South Africans are resilient and, when times get tough, they come together to assist others in need. But, during these uncertain times, the most vulnerable require our support more than ever. As such, Cancer Dojo, an award-winning mobile app and organisation dedicated to helping cancer patients better deal with their recovery, is on a mission to empower those who are now also facing the challenges of COVID-19. To do this Cancer Dojo, in partnership with The Sanlam Group, has enabled its … [Read more...] about Cancer Dojo encourages resilience in cancer patients during COVID-19 with free app
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Need Credit? Use the App
As part of its commitment to help grow SMEs through lending, FNB now enables businesses to completely take up credit and investments via the FNB App. This innovation, another first for the industry, allows businesses with an annual turnover between R0 and R60 million to apply and get an overdraft, business loan and revolving loan, as well as a 48 Hour Cash Accelerator notice investment product, within a few minutes, on the FNB App. Daniel Kaan, CEO of Business Core Banking at FNB Business, … [Read more...] about Need Credit? Use the App
Hlulani Masingi – Peace in the Bay
Present at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) App and the Unique Mastertons Coffee Blend of the Bay was Hlulani Masingi - the Online Editor for Kwenta Media. Kwenta is a Johannesburg based publisher of African Travel Market magazine along with Mamas & Papas and Essay magazine. Hlulani took full advantage of the sunny day and great mosaics on the Donkin Reserve. … [Read more...] about Hlulani Masingi – Peace in the Bay
“Mom there is nothing to do in PE!” Now there is an App for that!
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) is proud to announce the launch of its newly upgraded mobile application "Nelson Mandela Bay Travel Guide", now offering an updated user interface, improved functionality and updated information, providing users with a smooth and easy to use mobile platform, for locals and visitors alike who are eager to explore the Bay. The upgraded NMB Travel Guide application aims to provide users with an in depth look into Nelson Mandela Bay and all the exciting … [Read more...] about “Mom there is nothing to do in PE!” Now there is an App for that!
What is a Mesh Network?
Three Port Elizabeth-based Internet entrepreneurs who have been selected to take part in the Founders Space accelerator programme in San Francisco, which is ranked among the top 10 Silicon Valley technology incubators in the world by Forbes magazine. For the next month Mike Kyazze, Sabelo Sibanda and Thulisile Volwana will be attending classes, workshops, seminars and mentoring sessions at the Silicon Valley incubator, followed by demos to potential investors. Sibanda is looking forward to … [Read more...] about What is a Mesh Network?
Use your smartphone to check your credit rating
A new app has been developed to help people access their credit profiles and safely upload their full credit reports on their Andriod smartphones. In a statement by Akani Solutions, who developed the Akani Mobile Credit Report app, former credit ombudsman Mannie van Schalkwhy said the app was an effective negotiation tool for getting better interest rates when applying for credit. "Knowledge is power... knowing your status meant that one could take control of their financial health and … [Read more...] about Use your smartphone to check your credit rating
I am only worth 4 Cows – how many are you worth?
The guys who work at the Chartroom Restaurant are continually asking me how much I want in lobola for my daughter - the Apprentice Longhair - and my stock answer is; "400 Nguni Cattle plus one million and four Zimbabwean chickens." Not being well versed in the lobola tradition I turned to the next best thing - an App. The Lobola Calculator App promises to calculate lobola not only for a woman but a man as well. You can then convert the default South African rand price to Dollars, … [Read more...] about I am only worth 4 Cows – how many are you worth?
MyNMMU
Everything from exam results to breaking university news will be available at the push of a button in the palm of your hand with the launch of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s new mobile app today. With official exam results due on 12 December, thousands of NMMU students are expected to download the new mobile application – MyNMMU – freely available to most BlackBerry users, all Android smart phone users and iPhone users. The app is also aimed at the public with useful functions … [Read more...] about MyNMMU
Explore your future career choices with NMMU’s mobile app
A mobile application created by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University that puts a career future into the palm of prospective students, was launched at the university’s annual Open Day today. Creating a unique user-friendly experience, the NMMU App – one of the first such apps by a university in South Africa, helps set the path on a prospective student’s career journey. Designed specifically with the future professional in mind, the App is intended to take prospective students on a … [Read more...] about Explore your future career choices with NMMU’s mobile app
New mobile app for Maths
The Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit (GMMDU), in partnership with the NMMU Department of Computing Sciences, will launch their new Mobile Mathematics App on Wednesday 22 August. In Version 1, participants will be able to test their maths knowledge, compete for the top spot in one of 10 levels, as well as overall position. More than 3000 multiple choice questions, ranging from basic arithmetic to Grade 12 Maths have been entered into the database. Later versions will include a maths … [Read more...] about New mobile app for Maths
