Economy of South Africa

MiX Telematics Applaud the Efforts of the Supply Chain and Trucking Industry During the Lockdown

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
JSE, New York Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, Provinces of South Africa, Economy of South Africa, Companies

Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.

Key Points: 
  • Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.
  • MiX has a large number of clients delivering fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and other essential products and services during the lockdown.
  • "We applaud the supply chain and trucking industry which has risen to the challenge forced on it by the lockdown.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).

MiX Telematics Applaud the Efforts of the Supply Chain and Trucking Industry During the Lockdown

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
JSE, New York Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, Provinces of South Africa, Economy of South Africa, Companies

Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.

Key Points: 
  • Insights from MiX data show that vehicle theft and hijacking incidents are down by 76% during the lockdown.
  • MiX has a large number of clients delivering fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and other essential products and services during the lockdown.
  • "We applaud the supply chain and trucking industry which has risen to the challenge forced on it by the lockdown.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).

MiX Telematics to Host May 20 Webinar: What every fleet should be doing right now during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Global Positioning System, JSE, Telematics, New York Stock Exchange, Technology, Economy of South Africa, Articles

The event will take place Wed, May 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT.

Key Points: 
  • The event will take place Wed, May 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT.
  • As the world collectively fights against the COVID-19 pandemic, MiX Telematics acknowledges the pivotal role that industries who provide essential goods and services play in moving the world forward.
  • MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to 812,000 subscribers in over 120 countries.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).

Net1 appoints three independent directors, including chairman-designate, to its board

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
JSE Limited, Johannesburg Securities Exchange, NET1, JSE, Payment processor, Economy of South Africa

Mr. Ball led Braits investment in Net1 in 2004, and served as a non-executive director of the Company until 2012.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Ball led Braits investment in Net1 in 2004, and served as a non-executive director of the Company until 2012.
  • The cooperation agreement aims to facilitate constructive engagement between Net1 and VCP on a range of topics, including strategy, governance, and capital allocation.
  • The Company also provides transaction processing services, including being a leading payment processor and bill payment platform in South Africa.
  • Net1 has a primary listing on NASDAQ (NasdaqGS: UEPS) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: NT1).

Alphabet’s Loon and Vodacom partner to increase rural internet access in Mozambique

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Vodafone, Vodacom, Shameel Joosub, Loon LLC, Loon, Telecommunications companies, Economy of South Africa, Telecommunications

Mountain View, CA, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphabets Loon and Vodacom have signed a deal to use Loons balloon-powered internet solution to expand the Vodacom network in Mozambique.

Key Points: 
  • Mountain View, CA, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphabets Loon and Vodacom have signed a deal to use Loons balloon-powered internet solution to expand the Vodacom network in Mozambique.
  • Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub says Vodacoms partnership with Loon is a perfect example of how technological innovation can connect the most rural communities in Africa.
  • We are pleased to be part of this initiative in Mozambique, which is helping to bridge the digital divide.
  • Vodacom Mozambique is composed of a group of shareholders, including Vodacom International Limited and Local partners.

MiX Telematics Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Preliminary Fiscal Year End 2020 Conference Call and Webcast

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Telecommunications, Fleet management, Software, Automotive, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, JSE Limited, Johannesburg Securities Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, Telematics, JSE, Financial market, Technology, Economy of South Africa, Companies

MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT and JSE: MIX), a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and preliminary fiscal year end 2020 results for the period ended March 31, 2020 before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT and JSE: MIX), a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and preliminary fiscal year end 2020 results for the period ended March 31, 2020 before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
  • MiX Telematics management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and 2:00 p.m. (South African Time) on May 28, 2020 to discuss the Company's financial results and current business outlook.
  • The live webcast of the call will be available at the Investor Information page of the Companys website, http://investor.mixtelematics.com .
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).For more information visit www.mixtelematics.com .

Micro Focus Recognized as a Leader in IT and Enterprise Service Management by Research in Action (RIA)

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Software, Information technology management, Corporate governance, Corporate governance in the United Kingdom, Economy of South Africa, IT service management, Information technology governance, Service governance, Software as a service, Computing

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO; NYSE: MFGP) today announced that Service Management Automation X (SMAX) has been recognized as a Market Leader in the Research in Action (RIA) Vendor Selection Matrix : IT and Enterprise Management, March 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO; NYSE: MFGP) today announced that Service Management Automation X (SMAX) has been recognized as a Market Leader in the Research in Action (RIA) Vendor Selection Matrix : IT and Enterprise Management, March 2020.
  • Further strengthening its place as a trusted ESM solution, Micro Focus SMAX was also recently cited as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: ITSM 2020 Vendor Assessment i, as well as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Service Management, Q4 2019 .
  • "Micro Focus SMAX is the world's first and only enterprise service management solution built on machine-learning and analytics with choice of delivery, either as a service (SaaS) or as a modern cloud-native solution deployable on public and private clouds," said Tom Goguen, Micro Focus Chief Product Officer.
  • It's just one of the ways Micro Focus helps customers bridge existing and emerging technologies in the race for digital transformation.

SOL: Sasol Limited: Business Update, Production and Sales Metrics for the Nine Months Ended 31 March 2020

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Secunda, Mpumalanga, Sasol, Companies, Industries, Economy of South Africa

Sasol management is disheartened by the tragic fatality suffered by a service provider at our Secunda operations on 7 April 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Sasol management is disheartened by the tragic fatality suffered by a service provider at our Secunda operations on 7 April 2020.
  • Fuel demand is being closely monitored in light of the two week extension of the lockdown in South Africa.
  • The first set of self-help measures announced on 17 March 2020 is being realised mainly by:
    - Optimising and reducing cash costs.
  • Centre section or via this URL: https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-reporting/business-perfo...
    Sasol is hosting a webcast to discuss the business update and production and sales metrics at 15:00 SA on Thursday, 23 April 2020.

Major European Postal Service to Expand Their Footprint with MiX Telematics in Europe

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Global Positioning System, Information technology management, Telematics, JSE, Technology, Economy of South Africa, Articles

BIRMINGHAM,England, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MiXTelematics (JSE:MIX,NYSE:MIXT),aleadingglobalprovideroffleet andmobileassetmanagementsolutions,hasannouncedthatamajorEuropeanpostalandparceldelivery service, will be expanding their telematics deployment with MiX in Europe to nearly 5,000vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM,England, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MiXTelematics (JSE:MIX,NYSE:MIXT),aleadingglobalprovideroffleet andmobileassetmanagementsolutions,hasannouncedthatamajorEuropeanpostalandparceldelivery service, will be expanding their telematics deployment with MiX in Europe to nearly 5,000vehicles.
  • The expansion will see the deployment of telematics solutions to an additional 3,100 light commercial vehicles.
  • "We're delighted that such a key customer is continuing to rely on MiX Telematics to meet their operational commitment to delivering an outstanding service.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).

Major European Postal Service to Expand Their Footprint with MiX Telematics in Europe

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Global Positioning System, Information technology management, Telematics, JSE, Technology, Economy of South Africa, Articles

BIRMINGHAM,England, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MiXTelematics (JSE:MIX,NYSE:MIXT),aleadingglobalprovideroffleet andmobileassetmanagementsolutions,hasannouncedthatamajorEuropeanpostalandparceldelivery service, will be expanding their telematics deployment with MiX in Europe to nearly 5,000vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM,England, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MiXTelematics (JSE:MIX,NYSE:MIXT),aleadingglobalprovideroffleet andmobileassetmanagementsolutions,hasannouncedthatamajorEuropeanpostalandparceldelivery service, will be expanding their telematics deployment with MiX in Europe to nearly 5,000vehicles.
  • The expansion will see the deployment of telematics solutions to an additional 3,100 light commercial vehicles.
  • "We're delighted that such a key customer is continuing to rely on MiX Telematics to meet their operational commitment to delivering an outstanding service.
  • MiX Telematics shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT).