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  1. oros

    No springboks on SABC anymore

    Hi So there is no more springbok games on SABC anymore? For those that don't have access?
  2. Yoda Arain

    Game played a game

    I stayed up almost all night to shop for certain products on @game. At first, the Game's site crashed. Later, after 2 hours of trying, I managed to place an order successfully. The order confirmation message was also received. After two days, Game sent me an email stating that one product from...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Massmart gets new ecommerce head

    Massmart gets new ecommerce head Makro and Game owner Massmart has appointed Srividya Pandya as its new head of ecommerce, effective 1 November 2023. Pandya previously served at Massmart parent company Walmart, as vice president of strategic integration for Walmart US. She also headed the...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Game and Makro launch first Black Friday 2023 deals

    Game and Makro launch first Black Friday 2023 deals Massmart has shared its plans for this year's Black Friday, including the first deals available from Builders, Game, and Makro. The company has decided to re-introduce month-long Black Friday promotions at its three biggest stores following...
  5. Jan

    Takealot vs Makro vs Game tech price comparison - July 2023

    Takealot beats Makro and Game in tech price showdown Although Massmart is pushing to become the leader in South Africa's e-commerce space, Takealot offers better pricing on a range of tech products than its online stores, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed. We compared the pricing of ten tech...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Game and Makro offering big tech discounts in Halfway Day Sale

    Game and Makro offering big tech discounts in Halfway Day Sale Retail group Massmart is expanding its Game Halfway Day sale to Makro in 2023, offering deep discounts on a wide range of products for one day only. On Friday, 30 June 2023, shoppers at these two stores will benefit from savings on...
  7. Jan

    Massmart's next-day delivery plans for Makro and Game, powered by Walmart software

    Makro plans to offer guaranteed next-day delivery thanks to new Walmart software Massmart has started using online order fulfilment software from its US parent Walmart which should drastically improve delivery times. Walmart's Global Integrated Fulfillment (GIF) Store Assist software is now...
  8. Jan

    Massmart hires B2C ecommerce executive

    Massmart appoints consumer ecommerce executive Massmart Group has appointed Thembani Biyam as its ecommerce vice president for consumer platforms. Biyam previously served as country manager for OLX and CEO of food delivery app Orderin.
  9. Jan

    Makro owner launches solar power loans

    Makro owner launches solar power loans Makro and Game parent company Massmart has started offering customers a solar energy funding solution in partnership with credit provider Retail Credit Solutions (RCS). The funding comes in the form of a loan up to R250,000, which Massmart said could be...
  10. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer. MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
  11. Jan

    Game launches Magneto power stations, starting from R2,999

    Game adds new power stations for load-shedding — starting from R2,999 South African general goods store Game has added a range of Magneto power stations to its line-up of load-shedding products. The Massmart-owned retailer has seen increased consumer interest in products like generators...
  12. Jan

    South African brick-and-mortar computer store roundup - February 2023

    Biggest brick-and-mortar computer stores in South Africa Several stores in South Africa can still offer customers an in-store PC shopping experience. While most of today's well-known PC shops operate exclusively online, many consumers might prefer to use a brick-and-mortar retailer.
  13. Jan

    Massmart rips into union after 48-hour strike notice

    Makro's grim warning to striking workers Walmart-owned Massmart, which owns and operates Makro, Game, and Builders, has warned trade union Saccawu that its members are not irreplaceable and may even be redundant. Saccawu told Sowetan it gave Massmart 48 hours’ notice for a planned strike on...
  14. Jan

    Cheapest cellphones for sale in South Africa - January 2023

    Cheapest mobile phones in South Africa — All under R200 Whether you cannot afford to spend thousands on a smartphone or don't need all the additional features they provide, you will find no shortage of basic mobile phones you can buy in South Africa for less than R200. MyBroadband scoured the...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA With Black Friday done and dusted, the next major sales event to look forward to is Cyber Monday on 28 November 2022. Several South African retailers and service providers have announced that they will release specials on tech and other products...
  16. Jan

    Same-day delivery from Makro on Black Friday

    Impressive Makro Black Friday delivery On Black Friday, I bought a car radio at a considerable discount from Makro and was pleasantly surprised when it was delivered to my desk a few hours later. Makro used to have a reputation for slow deliveries — especially over Black Friday — but my latest...
  17. Jan

    Black Friday 2022 deal roundup

    Best Black Friday deals in South Africa Black Friday is only a few hours away, and major retailers, online stores, mobile networks, and service providers are offering big discounts on various tech and other products. While several retailers and service providers have been offering extended...
  18. Jan

    Game's closing down thirteen stores - and 108 open for Black Friday

    Game's plan to close down thirteen stores Game has not yet initiated closure procedures at three of the remaining stores it selected to close down, the retailer's parent company Massmart has told MyBroadband. In September 2022, Game announced it would run clearance sales at an initial eight of...
  19. Jan

    Game releases Black Friday game on Roblox

    We played Game's Black Friday "metaverse" game — and it was pretty fun Game has launched its The Black Friday Game in the Roblox “metaverse” on Monday, offering players a chance to win a share of R10,000 in store vouchers. Although Game is taking some creative licence with the term...
  20. Jan

    Game to launch branded Roblox game for Black Friday

    Game "dips toes" in metaverse — giving away R70,000 in vouchers Game has announced that it is the first retailer in South Africa to join “the metaverse” by launching a branded Roblox game. Game explained that Roblox is one of the world’s biggest online gaming platforms and most popular...
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