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WEBR25-billion valuation for Rain – up 16% from last year. By Nkosinathi Ndlovu 16 September 2024. Rain shareholder African Rainbow Capital Investments has valued the wireless broadband operator at R25-billion. TechCentral is South Africa’s premier business technology news website and the home of the TechCentral Show.
MTN drops a bombshell: Uncapped LTE for R499/month
WEBOct 7, 2021 · News Alerts. MTN South Africa is going uncapped – not on fibre, but on its wireless network, launching uncapped fixed-LTE plans starting at R499/month in a challenge to rival Rain. The speed-based fixed-LTE plans will offer customers a “bottomless data experience”, MTN said, though they do include a fair-use policy.
Rain unveils ‘the101’, its colourful new 5G smart router
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The 101 5G smart router features the latest tech hardware. Performance. The101 features robust 4×4 Mimo AX3600 Wi-Fi, ensuring broader coverage and increased throughput for multiple users. It’s coupled with the advanced MediaTek T750 platform, boasting a four-core ARM CA55 processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB NAND storage.
How to dispose of e-waste in South Africa - TechCentral
WEBJun 20, 2023 · The author, Patricia Schroder. E-waste from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa.. According to Gauteng’s government website, the country produces around 360 000t of e-waste every year, with the province accounting for 55% of that volume.. Consumers need to be better educated on how to properly dispose of their appliances if we are to ...
Amazon Prime is coming to South Africa – what to expect
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Amazon.com is gearing up to launch in South Africa later this year. Its popular Amazon Prime service will be launched in the country, too, the company has said, and could post a threat to its local rivals. Incumbents like Takealot Group view the US e-commerce giant as a threat to hard-won market share. …
Amazon vs Takealot: how their prices compare - TechCentral
WEBMay 7, 2024 · The data tells a mixed story, suggesting aggressive pricing is not the top priority for Amazon in the local market. In contrast, other new entrants to the e-commerce market, especially China’s Shein and Temu, are geared towards a more price-sensitive consumer segment. Product. Amazon price. Takealot price. Samsung Galaxy S24 …
Telkom Infinite launched: R299 for unlimited mobile data
WEBJun 21, 2022 · A standard Infinite plans provides unlimited data, including 15GB at the fastest available speeds, for R299/month. After the 15GB threshold is reached, customers are moved to a slower speed that’s still fast enough for standard-definition video and for “surfing, streaming, messaging, chatting on social media, e-mailing, calling and more”.
South Africa has a new cheapest electric car - TechCentral
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Enviro Automotive has announced the launch of the Dayun Yuehu S5 in South Africa, with the vehicle officially becoming the new cheapest electric car available in the country. Starting at just R399 900, the Dayun Yuehu S5 is now the most affordable EV available, undercutting its nearest competitor, the BYD Dolphin, by more than R100 000.
The best Android phones money can buy in South Africa
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: best of the best. And if you’re in the market for a high-end Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra should be at the top of your list. With its impressive 200-megapixel camera, powerful tweaked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system on a chip and long-lasting battery life, this phone is a true powerhouse. The camera on the ...
iPhone 13 South African prices revealed - TechCentral
WEBOct 1, 2021 · iStore, the electronics retailer owned by South African Apple distributor Core Group, has revealed the local pricing for the new iPhone 13 models.. The iPhone 13 Pro starts at R21 499 for a 128GB model, while the iPhone Pro Max 128GB fetches R23 699. These are prepaid prices and consumers can opt to pay these off by signing contracts with the mobile operators.