Articles about Mara Phones

SA's tech recruitment slumps amid fresh global layoffs

Hiring activity in SA continues on a downward spiral, as global technology firms introduce a second round of layoffs, says CareerJunction.

Mara, ‘truly’ SA-made smartphone, wants its mojo back

The management buyout team of Mara Phones SA moves swiftly to restart operations and retrain staff after acquiring the embattled smartphone business.

Management buyout of Mara Phones in the works

Mara Phones SA MD Sylvester Taku reveals an effort to turnaround the local operations through a management buyout.

Financier IDC blames COVID for Mara Phones woes

IDC is open to listening to offers from interested parties to take over the Mara smartphone manufacturing facility.

SA's hub of 'true' African smartphones goes bust

The Mara Phones KwaZulu-Natal smartphone manufacturing plant and its equipment are set to be sold on an offer basis, as mandated by its financiers.

Local device manufacturers get a bite of govt comms tender

Device manufacturers serving SA’s mobile carriers are set to score a big chunk of the newly-issued multibillion-rand government communications tender.

Mara guns for Samsung, Huawei, Apple in SA smartphone market

The “proudly African” smartphone manufacturer aims to be among South Africa’s top three smartphone brands, says newly-appointed MD Sylvester Taku.

Mara Phones welcomes new MD for SA

The African smartphone manufacturer announces the appointment of Sylvester Taku to lead its South African operations.

First Mara Phones franchise store opens in SA’s ‘heartbeat’

The Mara Experience Store opens its doors at Maponya Mall in Soweto, giving residents a chance to experience Mara Phones first hand.

Local outlets back SA-made smartphone

Mara Phones can be purchased from more local outlets, including two of the big-four banks.

Nedbank teams up with Mara Phones

The bank partners with Mara Phones to make the South African-made smartphones available to its clients.

SA now hub of ‘true’ African smartphone

Analysts weigh in on the benefits of a local smartphone manufacturing plant, advising the Mara Group to have a long-term plan to successfully compete in SA.