'Please-Call-Me' inventor in line for huge Vodacom pay-out
Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 1570 Views |
Nkosana Makate
Nkosana Makate, who invented Vodacom’s “Please Call Me” texting service, described the judgement as “a big relief”.
“The court ruling in my favour is a vindication. It’s been a long time coming. I know they might appeal but this judgement for me is a huge relief and encouragement,” he told the BBC.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...