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Pioneering Innovation Hub showcased at unveiling ceremony at Adams College in Kwa-Zulu Natal JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 25 February 2020 – Valentines Day 2020 in Mbumbulu in Kwa-Zulu Natal got the hearts of educators, learners and parents beating for all the right reasons. Samsung South Africa unveiled an ICT Innovation Hub that will benefit the community for years to come.  Adams College became the proud recipient of a R2,5 million facility that will create access to computer literacy, the internet, basic IT and coding skills in remote communities. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who was also key note speaker; Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, Mr. Sihle Zikala; MEC for Education in Kwazulu-Natal, Mr. Kwazi Mshengu and President and CEO of Samsung Africa, Mr. Sung Yoon amongst other guests.   This project is a part of Samsung’s ongoing vision for its global citizenship initiat...

On Monday morning the 24th of February Sony held its keynote round about 9:30am local time. It was clear from the onset Sony is focusing on content creators and wants to immerse you in the complete experience. They started off with the announcement of the Sony Xperia 1 MKII 5G that features a 21:9 4k 6.5 Oled display a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G  and a 4000mha battery. The device camera system borrows from the Sony Alpha series and incorporate AF/AE at 20fps and Eye focus. The hardware consist of a triple camera setup , a 12-megapixel Zeiss-branded lenses 24mm, f/1.7 lens an 82-degree field of view, a 70mm f/2.4 lens with a 34-degree field of view, and a 16mm f/2.2 lens with a 124-degree. For the zoom optics a  3D time-of-flight sensor is included for the 2 times optic zoom. For the selfie enthusiast a  8-megapixel f/2.0 selfie lens is included upfront. The pro version brings a little more to the table. Sony also announced a new mid-range device , the Xperi...

Peace of mind is another feature Galaxy users can expect JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 18 February 2020 – Expanding on the popular  Galaxy A Series , Samsung has released the Galaxy A71 and  Galaxy A51 . Built to bring meaningful innovations and awesome mobile experiences to everyone, the devices are packed with enhanced features: a longer-lasting battery to keep up with busy lifestyles, smarter cameras, and an Infinity-O display that gives an uninterrupted visual experience. South Africans are embracing the A Series as it offers flagship features at affordable prices. This commitment to value is now also available to those who want to protect their devices from unforeseen accidental damages and repairs.  Samsung Care+  pricing starts from only R59pm to R75pm on the high end A Series devices. It is also available at a once-off cost starting from R749. “The value offered through Samsung Care+ represents our ongoing mission to bring innovation to all. We ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 19 February, 2020 – Samsung has collaborated with  Vega Design School  on a competition that gives young South African designers the opportunity to showcase their impressive design skills. The students were invited to create content that will be used as  Samsung Galaxy themes  that will be loaded on to the Galaxy Store. The winners, Dean Sartor, Kyle Sartor, Mohapi Polo and Liam Cuffley, will now have their artwork made available to an international audience. The aim of the Design Jam competition is to produce unique artwork designed by the creative vision of young Africans. “We were proud to see the level of work submitted by the winning students and look forward to showcasing their work on a global stage. We believe that the country is rich in natural talent and look forward to promoting these new pioneers and mavericks. Their skills echo our own pursuit of excellence – design that brings the world to life in innovative ways,...

Espoo, Finland, 13 February 2020  - HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is proud to announce that six Nokia phones have been honoured by  iF DESIGN™ Awards 2020  for outstanding design. We are resolute in our commitment to delivering premium phones that embody our Nordic heritage at every price point to our fans across the world. iF DESIGN™ Awards 2020 awarded the following Nokia phones: Smartphones Nokia 7.2 Nokia 1 Plus Feature phones Nokia 105 Nokia 110 Nokia 800 Tough Nokia 2720 Flip Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said: “We have always aspired for a Nokia phone to stand apart in the sea of sameness – with pure, emotive designs inspired by our Nordic heritage. These awards are a fitting testament to our impressive product design team, who remain committed to innovation in design and materials craftsmanship. We’re flattered that the international design community has recognised the...

Every business engages in meetings, whether long and detailed or short and sweet. But no matter the subject, they should serve to convey information and create an environment condusive to collaboration and brainstorming. What many companies don’t admit to, however, is that meetings are rarely as constructive as they should be. With the  Samsung Fl!p 2 , though, meetings can truly come to life. Picture the scenario of a brainstorm session on a new advertising campaign. Your team can watch the advertisement video, while at the same time view all the print and digital artwork. Additionally, on-screen annotations can be made over the images, without affecting the background. It becomes a purely collaborative exercise, with everyone able to input and see all suggested changes. Once the session is complete, notes can be instantly shared with all involved. Whether you’re solving your next big problem, brainstorming the next big idea or planning your next project, teamwork is ke...

HMD  Global, the home of Nokia phones encourages South Africans to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit with the Nokia C1 and 2.3 now available from leading retails stores.  Mobile phones play an important role in our lives, it enables us to stay connected and helps us be the best version of ourselves while reaching for our dreams. It is also a catalyst for change, a driver of careers and elevates how we work, play and communicate. The Nokia C1 and 2.3 smartphones helps you navigate your life, whether you are at work, spending time with family or having fun with friends. It come in designs that remain timeless and with monthly security updates that improve and enhance performance.  The Nokia C1 elevates how you work and play The Nokia C1 smartphone is designed to connect your world to endless opportunities and possibilities. It features an impressive 5.45” display which means you can watch your favourite videos and listen to music with ease. With lighter a...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – February 13, 2020 – Samsung has reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 and the fiscal year 2019. The Company posted R737.87 billion in consolidated quarterly revenue and R88.22 billion in quarterly operating profit. For 2019, Samsung reported 2.839 trillion in revenue and R342.19 billion in operating profit. Fourth quarter profit dropped from a year earlier due to the continued fall in memory chip prices and weakness in display panels. Improving demand for memory used in servers and mobile products, as well as solid sales of flagship smartphones, helped ease the decline in overall earnings. The Memory Business reported a year-on-year decline in profit as DRAM prices continued its downward trend despite rising shipments. However, earnings increased from the previous quarter, underpinned by increasing demand from data centers and other major applications as well as cost reduction. The logic chip business ...