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NATIVE Mobile Report highlights some NB industry issues

The latest issue of the NATIVE Mobile Report covers some important industry events - including the launch of iPhone 5 and the release of iOS6, the Loeries and the 4G race that is hotting up in SA.

10 Oct 2012

The report is designed to be a monthly snapshot of mobile news, views, events & developments locally and abroad.

The main sections cover Mobile Events and Happenings, the Mobile Landscape, Mobile Handsets & Operating Systems, Mobile Networks, Mobile Banking and Social Networks respectively.

The NATIVE Mobile Report (large file).

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The Lead Creative: "More creative freedom, less money"

Marketing & MediaThe Lead Creative: "More creative freedom, less money"

14 hours

Savanna took ‘We Outside’ to the skies, literally

Marketing & MediaSavanna took ‘We Outside’ to the skies, literally

Heineken Beverages 19 hours

Google invests R49m to boost AI skills in South Africa

ICTGoogle invests R49m to boost AI skills in South Africa

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Marketing & Media20th Maps Quarterly Survey release

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Ko.Kreate will host a year-end gathering that recognises women of colour driving South Africa’s creative industries

Marketing & Media

Celebrating Women Shaping 2025

17 hours

Why Algoa FM’s Feel Good Summer is good for business

Marketing & Media

Why Algoa FM’s Feel Good Summer is good for business

Algoa FM 17 hours

Score energy drink calls on Mzansi to #GoGetIt with The Get Up To Your Go! campaign

Marketing & Media

Score energy drink calls on Mzansi to #GoGetIt with The Get Up To Your Go! campaign

Hoola Agency 2 days

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Finance

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

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Marketing & Media

Dentsu Wisdom Podcast explores human-centred design and meaningful brand connection with Debbie Millman

Dentsu 18 hours

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Front row (L-R): Suraya Adam, Commission Manager at GIZ; Alexandra Militz, Advisor at GIZ and Tiara Pathon, AI Skills Director, Elevate at Microsoft South Africa.

Education

Microsoft SA unveils Ikamva Digital to boost youth tech skills

17 hours

Breast cancer awareness article

Healthcare

Breast cancer awareness article

Skin Renewal 14 hours

dotsure.co.za drives pet sterilisation support across SA

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Tembisa West Secondary School crowned champions of 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

Retail

Tembisa West Secondary School crowned champions of 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

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Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

Agriculture

Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

15 hours

Rand Mutual Life and B3 conclude strategic deal to enhance policyholder experience

Finance

Rand Mutual Life and B3 conclude strategic deal to enhance policyholder experience

Rand Mutual Life 19 hours

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Tourism & Travel

Nelson Mandela Bay cruise season to boost economy by R120m

16 hours

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Logistics & Transport

Maersk strengthens SA cold chain with $100m investment

17 hours

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ESG & Sustainability

Up&Up Group inspires mindful giving with Street Store pop-up

18 hours

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Legal

Revisiting the validity of virtually commissioned affidavits

Dee-dee Mathelela 20 hours

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Healthcare

Department of Health relaunches South Africa’s TB Caucus

19 hours

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Property

AI-powered rental platform to streamline tenant onboarding in SA

20 hours

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Tourism & Travel

Boutique and service apartments lead growth in SA’s hospitality sector

20 hours

DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment campaign

ESG & Sustainability

DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment campaign

21 hours

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Energy & Mining

South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Jennifer Lee Broadhurst, Brett Cohen and Jesse Burton 20 hours

Ultra South Africa 2026 tickets now on sale

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17 hours

Xoe Mfokazi, Head of Operations at TransUnion GCC Africa

HR & Management

Breaking barriers: Women leading Africa’s operational transformation

Xoe Mfokazi 9 Sep 2025

Samantha-Jane Gravett, Director at Robert Walters Africa

HR & Management

#MandelaMonth: Building futures, not just filling roles

Samantha-Jane Gravett 3 Jul 2025

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