dotAfrica (dns translation: .africa), Africa’s home on the worldwide web proudly administered by Registry Africa Limited, and the Imbumba Foundation’s Trek4Mandela campaign have agreed in principle to collaborate with each other to create visibility and awareness around their respective key strategic imperatives. For Registry Africa this would be to create more visibility and awareness around the continental digital identifier-.africa domain name and for the Imbumba Foundation it would be to showcase and garner support for its multitude of CSI interests. Mr Lucky Masilela, CEO of Registry Africa confirmed the Company’s commitment to a 3-year partnership with Imbumba Foundation at the recent launch of the Foundation’s 3-year Trek4Mandela and Caring4Girls Programme. Some exciting projects are planned such as the ‘Rainbow Nation Climb’, which will see African, and international climbers attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro simultaneously by using the seven routes represented by each color of our national flag. One of the outcomes of the Trek4Mandela initiative is to raise funds to support the Caring4Girls Programme, which aims at providing indigent girls with sanitary towels so that they can focus on their studies and other life goals by not miss school due to something that is an inherent part of their biological development into young ladies. Since 2012, this initiative has positively impacted over 750 000 girls. Handing over a ceremonial cheque and unveiling two new .africa domain names (trek4manadela.africa and caring4girls.africa) to CEO of the Imbumba Foundation, Richard Mabaso, Registry Africa CEO Lucky Masilela said ‘South Africa needs to innovate when it comes to adequately addressing the country’s socio-economic challenges, especially addressing biological interruptions that impede a young girl’s ability to attend school and empower herself through education. “The old approaches haven’t worked. It’ll be the landmark year of 2020 soon and still …
Why TV is still the biggest show
Despite the proliferation of the internet, TV still remains widely popular in South Africa Over 90% of South Africans still watch live TV* • Local soap operas, reality TV and sports continues to enthral the nation* • The appetite for bigger, better screens is strong From spellbinding soapies to edge-of-your-seat sporting moments, the beloved TV continues to entertain generations of South Africans. Living rooms in South Africa sometimes feel like arenas filled with an audience waiting to be amused, amazed and astounded. This is why the market for larger more immersive TV experiences is so significant. (do we have/need a SS stat?). An incredible example of these in-demand TV’s is Samsung’s 2019 QLED TV line-up, which features more screen size options, stunning picture quality, dazzling colours from every angle, exciting new design elements and intuitive smart TV upgrades. “As family entertainment continues to evolve along with modern viewing habits, we’ve focused on the use of pioneering technology and AI to create unparalleled and personalised viewing experiences. The results are astounding,” says Nithia Pillay, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa Here are a few good reasons why TV is still the biggest show in South Africa: TV has Authority These days information is everywhere. But television has a particular authourity. People know what they see on TV has been verified, produced and created by professionals. This is why television remains the most popular and trusted platform for news, culture, sports and entertainment. TV Creates Communities Great television programmes create communities. TV shows, live events and news bind people together and elicit reactions on social networks. TV Inspires Television is an amazing educational tool. It gives us a different perspective on diverse cultures, promotes tolerance and global understanding of international issues. Through current affairs, discovery, lifestyle, cooking …
Struggling to make sense of your Company Data?
In an ever-demanding data world, it has been our consistent goal to derive change through data and provide our clients with the best solution to become data-driven. As a long-standing reseller and the first African implementation partner, Azuka is proud to further our BI & Analytics relationship with Sisense by becoming an Analytics Service Provider (ASP). As an Analytics Service Provider, we offer you direct access to Sisense dashboards with intuitive insights of your data across all areas within your business, resulting in the following benefits: Rapid deployment Hosted Service Cost-effective Our BI team does the data modelling and Dashboard writing Fast business insights Supports decision making by spending less time on report writing Increased Return on Investment (ROI) Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) “The ASP model provides a platform for companies to successfully stage and trail their BI strategies without the need to deploy on-site BI applications thereby offering flexibility on their strategic intent for modelling data across the entire business without the hassle and intense resource required” – Henry McCracken. Faster Insight to your business questions Azuka offers basic and comprehensive packages for clients, starting at one license with room to scale on-demand and includes: Hosting and Management Data Modeling Dashboard Design and Development Support With extensive business intelligence knowledge and a proven track record of seamless Sisense project implementations, Azuka joined the list of 14 global partners and became the first African implementation partner in 2018. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Samsung Unfolds the Future with a Whole New Mobile Category: Introducing Galaxy Fold
The world’s first Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, endless multitasking possibilities and our most versatile camera yet – in one breakthrough device Samsung has unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. The Galaxy Fold has a 4.6-inch cover display and, when unfolded, the device reveals the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, offering endless multitasking possibilities. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new experiences and possibilities years in the making. “Samsung is writing the next chapter in mobile innovation history by changing what’s possible in a smartphone. Galaxy Fold introduces a completely new category that unlocks new capabilities never seen before with our Infinity Flex Display.” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “We created Galaxy Fold for those that want to experience what a premium foldable device can do, beyond the limitations of a traditional smartphone.” A Smartphone. A Tablet. Folded into One. Galaxy Fold is in a category of its own. It delivers a new kind of mobile experience allowing users to do things they couldn’t do with an ordinary smartphone. Users now have the best of both worlds; a compact device that unfolds to reveal Samsung’s largest-ever smartphone display. Galaxy Fold brings together material, engineering and display innovations, developed over eight years following the debut of Samsung’s first flexible display prototype in 2011. New Display Materials: The internal screen does not merely bend. It folds. Folding is a more intuitive motion, and a more difficult innovation to deliver. Samsung invented a new polymer layer and created a display around 50 percent thinner than the typical smartphone display. The new material makes Galaxy Fold flexible and tough, built to last. New Hinging Mechanism: Galaxy Fold opens smoothly and naturally, …
Software Update Brings Powerful Galaxy Note10 Features to the Galaxy S10
The Galaxy S10 is about to get a very welcome update The Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are packed with powerful tools designed to help users unleash their creativity and be more productive. Now, with an update released on the 8th of October, Samsung is introducing many of those same bar-raising innovations – including features like AR Doodle, a built-in video editor and Link to Windows integration – to the Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+. Once Galaxy S10 users download the update, they’ll notice that their smartphone’s pro-grade camera has become even more powerful. The update expands the camera’s Night Mode to include support for the front-facing camera as well – offering users more freedom to snap vivid shots after dark. It also introduces enhanced Super steady video stabilisation, as well as support for dynamic Galaxy Note10 functions like AR Doodle and Live focus video recording. The former lets users enhance their videos with fun, augmented-reality drawings and messages, while the latter lets them apply bokeh effects (including blur, big circle, colour point and glitch) to videos recorded with the front or rear camera. Once Galaxy S10 users capture a memorable clip, the camera’s new, Gallery app-accessible video editor offers all the tools they’ll need to turn it into a shareworthy video. This versatile feature makes it easy to edit videos like a pro, and features simple tools for trimming clips, stitching them together, adjusting playback speed and more. You can even use the function to add subtitles and background music to clips to make your content more unique. The update also incorporates support for Samsung DeX for PC. Once users download the app from SamsungDeX.com, they’ll be able to launch Samsung DeX on their PC or Mac simply by connecting their Galaxy S10 to their computer via USB cable. Link to Windows support has also been added, which means that Galaxy S10 users will be able to wirelessly connect their phone to their Windows 10 PC and easily view …
Enhance Your Social Media Presence with Macrocosm
Macrocosm Ultra Digital has always aimed to help businesses in building a strong online presence to generate qualified traffic to their websites. The renowned digital marketing agency in Cape Town is a certified Google partner, believing in prioritising client satisfaction above all. The Macrocosm Ultra Digital team believes in educating their customers on the services offered by the company in an effective way, through the use of various digital marketing tools. To achieve this, Macrocosm Ultra Digital delivers customised online marketing solutions for their clients, ranging from web development to email campaigns and social media marketing. Social Media Marketing by Macrocosm The social media marketing services offered by Macrocosm are aimed at creating brand awareness and visibility in order to grab the attention of the target audience. With relevant content that will attract the audience, the team aims to enhance the online visibility of the brand. The social media marketing services offered by Macrocosm includes: 1. Facebook Marketing – Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms for connecting with people and networking. It serves as a great portal for businesses to connect with their clients and consumers and to reach their target audience effectively. Facebook also helps businesses keep an eye on their competitors, build brand loyalty and increase web traffic. Macrocosm sets-up, optimises and manages the Facebook page for their clients and shares content on other social media portals as well. 2. LinkedIn Marketing – LinkedIn is very different from other social media platforms. It is a business networking portal that is used for professional networking. The portal serves as a gateway for reaching out to customers and associates alike. A strong LinkedIn profile is often perceived as a mark of a great brand. The platform is also used for connecting job seekers to viable jobs, based on their LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn advertising is a …
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: The good, the bad and the ugly
If you’re considering an iPhone 11, it has a great camera and is a big upgrade from any previous iPhone, even last year’s XS in some aspects. The most significant missing camera feature on the iPhone 11 is the lack of the telephoto lens, so if you really love/want the telephoto, you’ll need to upgrade to the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max internals are nearly identical, touting an A13 bionic chip. On the surface, the iPhone 11 looks and feels a lot like the iPhone XR. It's made of aluminium and has the same screen as the year before (it still has bezels along the sides, if that sort of thing bothers you). The 6.1-inch size is bigger than the 5.8-inch iPhone 11 Pro and smaller than the 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max. The back of the iPhone 11 features a glossy finish; the Pros have a new textured matte back, which gives the phones a more premium feel. It also makes them less prone to fingerprint smudges if you're brave enough to use them without a case. The Pro line comes in gold, silver, space gray and midnight green, a darker, muddier shade, appearing almost silver or black in some lights. More playful options such as a minty green, creamy yellow and lavender are available on the 11. For those debating between iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: All three phones include a 12-megapixel ultrawide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens. That ultrawide-angle camera makes it possible to capture more of the scene in a single shot — meaning you should no longer have to tell everyone to squeeze in tight to fit in the frame when taking group shots. The Pro line features three cameras -- an ultra-wide lens, a wide lens and a telephoto lens -- positioned in a square-like fixture on the back of the device. The 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are identical in terms of camera performance (same lenses, sensors, and so on). While the iPhone 11 Pro is more nimble and lighter, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a …
Samsung Galaxy Fold Sells Out in South Africa
The Galaxy Fold limited launch offer has sold out The highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category, is clearly a hit with South Africans. The first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales. Samsung South Africa is currently working on increasing stock levels to keep up with demand. Even after a delayed-release, there is clearly an appetite for this pioneering device. The Galaxy Fold officially goes on sale in South Africa on 18 October 2019. Galaxy Fold features the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new experiences and possibilities years in the making. “Samsung is proud to introduce a premium foldable device, that goes beyond the limitations of a traditional smartphone,” said Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa. “The pre-order sales are indicative of the public’s affinity for technology that transcends the norm.” A Smartphone. A Tablet. Folded into One. Galaxy Fold is in a category of its own. It delivers a new kind of mobile experience allowing users to do things they couldn’t do with an ordinary smartphone. Users now have the best of both worlds; a compact device that unfolds to reveal Samsung’s largest-ever smartphone display. Galaxy Fold brings together material, engineering and display innovations, developed over eight years following the debut of Samsung’s first flexible display prototype in 2011. For more information about Galaxy Fold, please visit https://www.samsung.com/za/ Galaxy Fold Product Specifications *All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without …
Samsung Launches its Power of 10 Celebration
South Africa’s ‘ favourite brand ’ powerfully affirms commitment to the country and its people This year Samsung was once again announced as South Africa’s Overall Favourite Brand, at the Sunday Times Top Brands Survey. Accolades such as these, along with Samsung’s relentless pursuit of perfection, has laid a solid foundation for Samsung’s Power of 10 celebration. The celebration will be brought to life at an event at Taboo Nightclub in Sandton, Johannesburg on 10 October 2019. “The Power of 10 is about giving people the power to do what they can’t. It’s about differentiated, purposeful innovations that enhances South Africans’ lives and make them more connected. This is a celebration of our ongoing commitment to the country through product design to better people’s lives,“ says Cambridge Mokanyane, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung South Africa. Samsung has always believed in creating human-driven innovations that defy barriers to progress. This extends all the way from meaningful design, intelligent connections, quality craftsmanship, to projects that uplift communities and creates jobs. From a product perspective, Samsung continues to pioneer new innovations, from the groundbreaking Note10 and Note 10+ powerphones, the popular Galaxy S10, and a whole new product category in the form of the Galaxy Fold. In homes throughout the country, Samsung captures the imagination of the nation through the introduction of the perfect reality of 8K QLED TV and appliances like the RS5000 fridge, which give people the power to effortlessly control temperature and space. At the event in Sandton, Samsung will unveil its latest device tailored to the local market and the Power of 10 celebration will continue long after the event. It will also be a part of Cassper Nyovest’s famous Fill-Up concert series, in December in Rustenburg. “In an ever-changing world with evolving consumer needs, we continually push the boundaries with every product, to deliver a perfect 10. …
Play, Capture, Share: Meet the New Galaxy A30s
With upgraded essential features, made even more powerful Samsung today unveiled the new Galaxy A30s, introducing a new contemporary look with improved innovations. Made for those who want to capture and share their experiences instantaneously, the Galaxy A30s deliver the performance you need for the Era of Live. With a versatile camera, an uninterrupted infinity display and long-lasting battery life, these new smartphones include upgraded features that matter to these users the most. “Smartphones are a vital part of people’s lives, connecting them, allowing them to share their experiences and engage with the world,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “As the way people use smartphones continues to evolve, we strive to constantly innovate, bringing people the best possible mobile experience. The new Galaxy A30s are are a bold step in delivering next-level performance to essential everyday features.” The new Galaxy A30s feature striking new designs, including a unique geometric pattern and futuristic holographic effect on the back. Available in two new colours, Prism Crush Black and Prism Crush Violet, the sleek Galaxy A30s showcase a stylish look and feel. Paired with a long-lasting 4,000mAh battery with fast charging capability and an AI-based Game Booster, the Galaxy A30s offer the best gaming experiences on-the-go without worrying about power. Galaxy A30s The Galaxy A30s comes with triple rear cameras: an improved 25MP main camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide camera and a new 5MP depth camera. With Live Focus on the 5MP depth camera, you can now apply professional-quality bokeh effects and create more dynamic portraits quickly and effortlessly on your Galaxy A30s, letting you capture the mood of the moment as you experience it. Smart camera tools, including Intelligent Flaw Detector and Scene Optimizer, make snapping the perfect picture on Galaxy A30s easy and convenient. The Galaxy A30s now features an on-screen …