Renault South Africa, in partnership with the Motus Imperial Trust, has donated a fully equipped mini library to the Ntethelelo Foundation, providing learners participating in its programmes with a safe and conducive place to study after school hours. Ntethelelo, which is based in Johannesburg, is a woman-run foundation that aims to end domestic violence, eliminate gender inequalities, and promote the wellbeing of women and girls. “Ntethelelo’s values are closely aligned to our own,” said Sithabile Maphumulo, Renault SA’s Marketing Director, speaking at the handover of the library on Thursday, 26 January. “It’s an organisation based on the principles of self-love, self-respect and building communities, and we’re proud to have been supporting its work since 2019. One of the main objectives of our CSI programmes is to bring about social change through education and that’s exactly what’s being done here.” Founded in 2017, the Foundation uses applied drama techniques and various art methodologies to elicit dialogue about violence against women and girls and to promote meaningful social change. These forms of engagement are rooted in the Theatre of the Oppressed framework famously developed by the Brazilian theatre practitioner, Augusto Boal, in the 1970s. Boal was an early advocate of interactive theatre practice and developed the Theatre of the Oppressed concept based on direct interaction between audiences and performers. “The techniques we use are intended to break the cycle of gender inequality, oppression and violence,” says Thokozani Ndaba, Ntethelelo’s Founder and Executive Director. “They’re powerful tools that are specifically designed to dismantle toxic masculinity, which is particularly prevalent in impoverished communities.” Renault partnered with Motus Imperial Trust to build and equip the library as the Trust has provided 64 library facilities since its inception in 2003 and was able to bring invaluable skills, knowledge and experience to the …
Empowering a Better Future with New Technologies and Virtuous Innovation at OPPO INNO DAY 2022
OPPO last week held its annual technology event, OPPO INNO DAY 2022, in an online format streamed live. Themed ‘Empowering a Better Future’, the event showcased OPPO’s determination to enrich its four Smart Initiatives in smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning to deliver more innovation for good and build an inclusive and more positive future for all. Enjoy a smarter life with OHealth H1, MariSilicon Y and Air Glass 2 As part of its four Smart Initiatives, OPPO has invested a significant amount of resources in developing its smart health technology. Not only did OPPO establish the OPPO Health Lab in 2021 to develop proactive approaches to help users build healthy lifestyles, this year OPPO also created a new smart healthcare sub-brand, OHealth. During INNO DAY 2022, OPPO unveiled the first product under its OHealth brand, the OHealth H1 family health monitor. The OHealth H1 combines six health data monitoring functions intended for family use into a single device, including measurement of blood oxygen, ECG, heart and lung auscultation, heart rate, body temperature and sleep tracking. Through high-precision sensors and industry-leading health algorithms, the OHealth H1 will help users take better care of the health of the entire family. Unlike the industrial designs of traditional medical equipment, the OHealth H1 is a super-light device that weighs just 95g and features aesthetic rounded edges and a concentric oval design. This makes it easy for users to take the OHealth H1 with them anywhere, helping them to integrate regular health measurements into their daily routines. The OHealth H1 sets the stage for OPPO’s ambition to build a bridge to better healthcare, offering smart, professional, and convenient healthcare solutions to users, hospitals, and clinics. The OHealth H1 Following the first self-developed dedicated imaging NPU, MariSilicon X, OPPO unveiled the second member of the MariSilicon family — the …
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OPPO Reno Academy launches night photography masterclass with Anthony Bila
Just in time for the summer break, The OPPO Reno Academy kicks off its second series of masterclasses. Anthony Bila brings his enigmatic brand of image-making to the night photography course. The OPPO Reno Academy, in partnership with the Cape Town School of Photography, continues its high quality photography masterclasses this December, just in time for its students to capture their summer holidays in glorious 4K. This time around, South African photography maestro, Anthony Bila, will take participants on a journey into night photography. From 15 November to 31 December, he will give four online classes that focus on utilising the OPPO Reno8 Pro’s Ultra Night AI Portrait Mode. Bila, whose Instagram handle is @theexpressionist, will cover: Shooting with 4K Ultra Night Video Using the Hyperlapse feature Shooting in AI 960fps slow motion Using the light to one’s advantage “The idea behind the masterclass is to upskill creatives through an innovative, interactive, and immersive platform that enables them to leverage technology into a revenue stream. The Reno8 series empowers professional grade photographs through a smartphone, allowing creatives the opportunity to earn while pursuing what they love.” says Avashnee Moodley, Head of Marketing at OPPO South Africa. Moodley says the OPPO Reno 8 Pro is a piece of art that can bring out the best in photographers. “As a company, we are all about capturing beauty in the world. We pride ourselves in designing tools that gives photographers the ability to extend their capacity and skills. They will be able to push their talents to the limit while also challenging societal boundaries.” Bila, whose portraiture and street fashion photography succinctly captures the Afropolitan way of life, believes artists are the anchors of civilisation. “Artists have in them the instinct to view the world in unique ways. They can reveal society’s inherent frailties and shortcomings.” He looks to hone his …
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Mobile technology meets fashion and design at SAFW
It is undeniable that clothing is one of the most powerful forms of non-verbal communication. Meanwhile fashion is an artful form of self-expression which reflects a particular mood and style at a particular place in time. OPPO, as one of the world’s leading smart device manufacturers and innovators, believes its mission is to elevate life through technological artistry. And, as mobile technology increasingly plays a role in making fashion accessible beyond the front row, the leading technology business is amplifying its partnership with SA Fashion Week both on and off the ramp. The OPPO Collections, comprising autumn/winter ranges by South African labels Munkus, Ntando XV and Black Coffee, is set to be one of the highlights of this year’s fashion week schedule when it takes place on October 21st at 7pm at Mall of Africa in Gauteng. The showing tangibly demonstrates how customers can use technology and design to add value to their daily lives, drawing on OPPO’s philosophy of ‘Technology as an Art Form’. And, while the ranges showcased will be intuitive of the current mood in fashion and its aesthetics, mobile technology continues to make it easier for fashionistas to share the designers’ creative viewpoints in thread both seamlessly and immediately. Once controlled by professional photographers and videographers who captured models wearing the latest designs from a specially designated area usually at the front of the stage, the advent of social media and advances in camera phone technology has democratised the way in which fashion week imagery is now transmitted. Acknowledging the role that digital devices have played in enhancing and magnifying fashion beyond the front row, OPPO has hand-picked key South African identities including artists Nadia Nakai, Kyle Deutsch and Musa Keys; influential stylist Macc Gee and actor and model Wiseman Zitha, to share their take on the collections with their millions of followers in real time. Like fashion’s …
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OPPO, Changing the technology landscape, one smartphone at a time
Johannesburg - Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World, a business philosophy that has driven OPPO’s growth in markets across the world. In its make-up and design, the company has created smartphone features that are not just a gimmick but address consumer pain points. This year, OPPO is gearing up for the launch of its most premium model yet, the Reno8 Series, which will launch with two models the Reno8 5G Pro and the Reno8 5G, packed with features that make the life of the user easier. The human-led innovation has inspired OPPO’s growth in the South African market, since its launch in the market two years ago, altering the technological landscape by creating affordable access to premium technology, allowing locals the opportunity to explore and experience world-class innovation. “Due to the diversification of premium smartphone options since 2012 and people's increased daily screen time, having access to a smart device has become essential. With so many options available to buyers, there are only a limited number of significant differentiators that distinguish one brand from another, says Liam Faurie, Head of Operations and Go-to markets for OPPO South Africa. Our intention is to capitalise on our advantages in design, flash charging, photography, and collaborations.” “Our focus with our latest offerings and our approach to business in the local market is to become a truly South African brand. Hence, our approach to devices that are responsive to the needs of our customers, like our SuperVOOC battery charging technology that allows consumers to continue living their lives alongside load shedding. Becoming a truly, South African brand, means entrenching ourselves among South Africans, we are doing so as the official smartphone partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club, giving us access to large numbers of potential customers. As well as through our partnership with the South African Fashion Week, we can tap into local creativity that is aligned …