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On 5 February 2022, Huawei opened its fourth store in Sandton City, Johannesburg. The store will not only sell Huawei's wide range of devices but also serve as a technical centre where consumers can learn about and experience Huawei's ecosystem.

In the fourth and final episode of our E-commerce Focus geared towards the launch of E-commerce Day on Wednesday, 10 March 2021, we chat to Anita Erasmus and Jaco Roux, who are the business manager and technical director (respectively) of uAfrica, an e-commerce tool provider assisting companies with streamlining order fulfilment and shipping processes. They share what their company focus is, how Covid-19 has affected the business, as well as the impact of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement on e-commerce and the need for sustainable development within the industry....

In the third episode of our E-commerce Focus geared towards the launch of E-commerce Day on Wednesday, 10 March 2021, we are joined by Trevor Gosling, who is the CEO and co-founder of Lulalend, a South African FinTech company and online provider of business funding for SMEs and small businesses. He explains how the company addresses some of the traditional challenges that SMEs face when applying for funding, the pros and cons of running a digital lending business in SA, as well as advice for aspiring entrepreneurs....

In the second episode of our E-commerce Focus geared towards the launch of E-commerce Day on Wednesday, 10 March 2021, we speak to Warrick Kernes, the founder of Insaka eCommerce Academy, a leading e-commerce education platform and community. Kernes tells us a bit more about what led to the launch of Insaka, the ways Covid-19 has caused businesses to pivot offerings, why smaller businesses can capitalise on the e-commerce boom, and he shares tips for launching and running an online store....

In the first episode of our E-commerce Focus geared towards the launch of E-commerce Day on Wednesday, 10 March 2021, we chat to Jonathan Smit, founder and managing director of online payment processing service PayFast. He shares insight into the growth of the e-commerce landscape in recent times, how Covid-19 has affected the e-commerce sector, as well as future trends to watch out for.

Richard Monday, Opera Software, Vice President Africa, chats with Rutendo Nyamuda at the 2019 AfricaCom conference & trade expo in Cape Town.

Jaime Ondarza, Warner Media SVP Southern Europe & Africa, chats with Rutendo Nyamuda at the 2019 AfricaCom conference & trade expo in Cape Town.

In this podcast series, Bilal and Maseeh Kathrada discuss the latest trends and life-changing innovations in technology.

Bryan Habana, former Springbok and Chief Relationship Officer at Retroactive Agency, talks tech with Rutendo Nyamuda at the 2019 AfricaCom conference & trade expo in Cape Town.

Lux Maharaj, Director of Africa Sales at Parallel Wireless, talks Open RAN with Rutendo Nyamuda at the 2019 AfricaCom conference & trade expo in Cape Town.

In this podcast series, Bilal and Maseeh Kathrada discuss the latest trends and life-changing innovations in technology.

In this podcast series, Bilal and Maseeh Kathrada discuss the latest trends and life-changing innovations in technology.

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) recently celebrated its 20th-anniversary. Mayoral committee member for economic opportunities and asset management, Alderman James Vos, spoke at the event saying "The ICT sector is not only one of the fastest-growing industries but it also creates millions of jobs". To find out more about the anniversary, click here.

Media Tech Africa 2019 is a biennial trade show that brings creative thought to life within six verticals: broadcast - TV and radio; film and video production; digital media; pro-Audio - lighting - staging; audiovisual integration; and studio - recording - DJ.

Local NPO Blue Sky Society Trust (BSST) along with IT Trailblazers, Network Configurations, and WESSA uMngeni Valley recently teamed up with 120 children from three different schools to plant 250 trees as part of the Trees4KZN initiative.