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South Africa Advertising Industry Report 2023: A Shift from Traditional to Digital Unfolds

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Friday, November 17, 2023

DUBLIN , Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Advertising Industry in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN , Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Advertising Industry in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Digital advertising is growing more than four times faster than traditional advertising, fuelled by the increasing number of internet users.
  • The main avenues are Google search engine marketing, social media advertising, and advertising on closed networks.
  • This report on the advertising industry in South Africa includes information on the state of the industry, major trends and issues, notable players and factors that influence its success.

Swoop Funding Empowers South African Businesses with Official Launch

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swoop Funding , the global powerhouse in business funding solutions, proudly announces its official launch in South Africa.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swoop Funding , the global powerhouse in business funding solutions, proudly announces its official launch in South Africa.
  • With a mission to combat high unemployment rates and stimulate economic growth, Swoop is empowering South African businesses by providing seamless access to various funding solutions.
  • Ciaran Burke, Co-founder of Swoop Funding, expresses enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to introduce Swoop to South Africa, a country teeming with potential and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
  • For more information on Swoop Funding and its initiatives in South Africa, please visit Swoop's website .

Eseye named the #1 Champion eSIM Connectivity Provider

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

GUILDFORD, England, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eseye, a pioneer of leading-edge IoT connectivity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named the #1 Champion for its eSIM Connectivity Solution by Kaleido Intelligence, a leading connectivity market intelligence and consulting firm. This is the third consecutive year that Eseye has been awarded the Champion eSIM Connectivity Solutions in Kaleido's annual Vendor Hub assessment, and this year as the #1 provider against 25 connectivity vendors assessed. Additionally, its Infinity Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) has been ranked a High Flyer in the industry, which underpins the eSIM Connectivity offering and further enhances Eseye's market leading position for providing the best IoT connectivity available.

Key Points: 
  • Kaleido Intelligence Vendor Hub has named Eseye as the #1 market leader for eSIM Connectivity Solutions, making it three consecutive years holding the coveted Champion status.
  • GUILDFORD, England, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eseye , a pioneer of leading-edge IoT connectivity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named the #1 Champion for its eSIM Connectivity Solution by Kaleido Intelligence , a leading connectivity market intelligence and consulting firm.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Eseye has been awarded the Champion eSIM Connectivity Solutions in Kaleido's annual Vendor Hub assessment, and this year as the #1 provider against 25 connectivity vendors assessed.
  • Additionally, its Infinity Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) has been ranked a High Flyer in the industry, which underpins the eSIM Connectivity offering and further enhances Eseye's market leading position for providing the best IoT connectivity available.

Turner Techtronics Forges New Environmental Collaborations to Help 'Green the Planet'

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Turner Techtronics Inc. (TTI), a managed service provider with more than three decades of experience serving global enterprise clients (http://www.turnertech.com), today announced it has taken a significant step forward in mitigating the carbon footprint of its own business, and by extension, the carbon footprint of its technology-driven customers. To kick off this effort, through a collaboration with Evertreen, a pioneering organization dedicated to environmental conservation and reforestation, Turner Techtronics will plant an initial 1,000 trees in some of the most desolate areas of the world, offsetting carbon emissions while bolstering jobs in struggling communities and contributing to a more sustainable planet. In 2024, it will continue this initiative through a monthly reforestation program that will add another 40 trees per month. In addition, beginning in January 2024, through a collaboration led by Evertreen and implemented by Ocean Wise, an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the ocean, Turner Techtronics will also invest in seaforestation by cultivating and restoring 25 hectares of sea forested kelp over the next three years.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Evertreen, a trailblazer in reforestation, seaforestation and environmental sustainability."
  • – Ellen Turner
    "At Turner Techtronics, we believe in harnessing technology to drive innovation and positive change," says Ellen Turner, chief executive officer, Turner Techtronics.
  • Turner Techtronics believes that true corporate responsibility must include a focus on environmental stewardship.
  • To learn more about Turner Techtronics and its sustainability impact, visit https://turnertech.com/about/sustainability-impact .

EQS-News: Calvert International AG signs binding term sheet to acquire African Energy Week

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Calvert International AG (CIAG), ISIN DE000A2YN5X9, a fast-growing investment holding company focused on the African energy sector, announced today that it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in the South African conferencing company Africa Energy Week Pty.

Key Points: 
  • Calvert International AG (CIAG), ISIN DE000A2YN5X9, a fast-growing investment holding company focused on the African energy sector, announced today that it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in the South African conferencing company Africa Energy Week Pty.
  • AEW is a major player in the conference business with its eponymous series of events, which promote business opportunities in the energy sector across the continent.
  • Calvert International AG (CIAG), ISIN DE000A2YN5X9, is an investment holding company focused on the African energy sector and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.
  • AEW is an annual conference, exhibition, and networking event, uniting African energy policymakers and stakeholders with global investors to discuss and maximize opportunities within the continent’s entire energy industry.

EQS-News: Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition Announces 2023 Winners and Celebrates Five Years of Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Apart from the three final winners, the top 10 contestants will each receive US$100,000 in prize funding from ABH.

Key Points: 
  • Apart from the three final winners, the top 10 contestants will each receive US$100,000 in prize funding from ABH.
  • 2023 sees the fifth anniversary of ABH, marking the halfway point in the prize competition program.
  • Moving forward, our mission is clear: to continue our work with ecosystem stakeholders to identify and support even more African Business Heroes so that their stories inspire millions more.”
    The Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition strives to foster an inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape in Africa.
  • The annual competition continues to spotlight the remarkable talents of African entrepreneurs dedicated to effecting positive change within their communities.

EQS-News: Calvert International AG signs binding term sheet to acquire African Energy Week

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

• Leverage synergy potential between advisory, promotion and investment business units

Key Points: 
  • • Leverage synergy potential between advisory, promotion and investment business units
    Calvert International AG (CIAG), ISIN DE000A2YN5X9, a fast-growing investment holding company focused on the African energy sector, announced today that it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in the South African conferencing company Africa Energy Week Pty.
  • AEW is a major player in the conference business with its eponymous series of events, which promote business opportunities in the energy sector across the continent.
  • Calvert International AG (CIAG), ISIN DE000A2YN5X9, is an investment holding company focused on the African energy sector and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.
  • AEW is an annual conference, exhibition, and networking event, uniting African energy policymakers and stakeholders with global investors to discuss and maximize opportunities within the continent’s entire energy industry.

23andMe Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company, reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company, reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which ended September 30, 2023.
  • Members of Total Health will also receive all the reports and features offered in our existing 23andMe+ Premium Membership.
  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA deficit is reaffirmed to be in the range of $180 to $160 million for fiscal year 2024.
  • 23andMe will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, November 8, 2023, to discuss the financial results for Q2 FY2024 and report on business progress.

LivePerson Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN) ("LivePerson" the "Company", "we" or "us"), a global leader in conversational AI, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • -- Total Revenue of $101.3M, at the top end of our guidance range --
    NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN) ("LivePerson" the "Company", "we" or "us"), a global leader in conversational AI, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • LivePerson signed 50 deals in total for the third quarter, consisting of 19 new and 31 existing customer contracts, including 4 seven-figure deals.
  • Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP financial metric, for the third quarter of 2023 was $2.8 million, as compared to $2.0 million adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the third quarter of 2023 was $10.6 million as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million for the third quarter of 2022.

Do you like snakes, lizards and frogs? Why herpetology might be the career for you

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

For me, some of the most fascinating are reptiles and amphibians.

Key Points: 
  • For me, some of the most fascinating are reptiles and amphibians.
  • Collectively called herpetofauna, reptiles and amphibians are ectotherms; they rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.
  • I didn’t even know you could make a career out of working with reptiles.

Learning about snakes

  • There are over 4,000 species of snakes around the world.
  • Some snakes, like puff adders, are scentless as a way to camouflage themselves from predators.
  • Others, like southern African pythons, show maternal care, which is very unusual for snakes and much more common in mammals and birds.
  • Read more:
    The ultimate in stealth, puff adders employ camouflage at every level

    These unique adaptations have allowed snakes to thrive in different environments.

My research

  • I completed my MSc in 2017 and my research focused on the evolution of diet in a group of snakes called lamprophiids.
  • For my PhD, I wanted my research to have a real-world application, so I waited until 2021 to start after getting some work experience in conservation.
  • I am also fortunate to work for a non-profit organisation, Save The Snakes, which allows me to educate people about snakes and do my part to conserve them by applying my research.

The circle of life

  • Learning about the world of snakes has allowed me to appreciate the natural world in a unique way.
  • As predators and prey, snakes are an emblem of the circle of life.
  • One of my favourite activities is going out at night looking for them (called “herping”) and watching them display different behaviours.


Hiral Naik has received funding from the National Research Foundation. She is affiliated with Save The Snakes.