Google goes mobile in Africa
Internet giant Google is targeting Africa's mobile phone users with the introduction, starting in Uganda, of Google SMS, a suite of mobile applications which will allow people to access news, information and advice on health, agriculture, weather, sport and more via SMS (text).
SABMiller in R6bn empowerment deal
Global brewing giant SABMiller has unveiled black economic empowerment deal that will see approximately 10% in South African Breweries, worth approximately US$750-million (about R6-billion), being transferred to its employees, black owned retailers and major customers, and the SAB Foundation.
Sasol's R70m 'clean fuel' facility
South African synthetic fuels giant Sasol has opened a R70-million test facility in Cape Town, one of few such facilities in the world, in a bid to lead the development of the environmentally friendly fuels of the future.
JiQA: introducing an 'intelligent browser'
South African company JiQA has released a new tool that promises to transform traditional web browsing. JiQA's "intelligent browser" determines the value of web pages to both individual users, and a user community, to help people find the information they really want in the ever-expanding jungle of online content.
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