VALUE ADDED SERVICES
DNI has established a value-added segment through the acquisition of various complementary assets that benefit the wider ecosystem.
WWAS is a niche, dynamic and diversified broker that delivers risk and insurance services and solutions to its clients. One of its main business segments relates to the handset and device insurance with mobile network operators, which makes it highly complementary to the rest of the DNI Group.
Sebenza Wifi provides free access to the internet for taxi and bus commuters via routers & devices. Sebenza provides access to its platform (which in turn has content, media, services and other offerings available) to the commuters and in so doing creates an attractive ecosystem for digital marketing spend and D2C marketing.
DNI is also invested in Specpack, which manages field teams for clients that can represent the client’s company at point of sale outlets and act according to the strategy and code of principle of the company.
Retail Mobile Solutions assists with bundling sim cards with handsets on behalf of MNOs into the retail space.
Worldwide Advisory Services
WWAS is a dynamic and diversified financial services intermediary and administrator that provides bespoke insurance, administrative and risk management services to its clients.
WWAS has developed a proprietary and modular Insurtech platform which allows for the design of innovative solutions for its clients’ local and international insurance, administration and risk financing needs.
WWAS is a licenced FSP for both long and short-term insurance as well as a Lloyd’s open market correspondent.
Sebenza
Sebenza is a digital platform designed to meet the needs of people on the move and is free for commuters to use across South Africa. With over 7,000 taxis and buses in our fleet, our fully immersive ecosystem allows brands to tap directly into our highly engaged audiences in a variety of creative ways.
More than 2 million people have access to our Free Wi-Fi and are able to connect, engage and grow through content, games and SebenzaBucks.
We are passionate about giving people access, unlocking high-value exchanges, enabling meaningful engagement, promoting economic involvement and building for sustainability.
Specpack Field Services
Specpack Field Services provides high level Brand Management services focusing on dealers and retailers, covering all aspects of Merchandising, Training, Monitoring, Reporting, Problem Solving, Effective Communication and building of mutually beneficial relationships.
Our goal is to maximise the clients exposure in order to achieve the ultimate goal of driving sales.
Retail Mobile Solutions
Retail Mobile Solutions partners with mobile network operators to provide expertise around sim card and handset distribution for consumers via retail channels in South Africa
Our goal is to maximise the clients exposure in order to achieve the ultimate goal of driving sales.
Our key partners in the VAS segment are
PARTNERS
VALUE ADDED SERVICES EXECUTIVES
Tyrone Waterston
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - WWAS
Tyrone founded WWAS over 20 years ago and has successfully steered the organisation through the rapid advancement of the insurance and telecoms sectors. During his tenure he has continually adapted the business in order to meet the varied demands of the Insurtech environment.
Tyrone has pioneered the convergence of Insurance and Telecoms businesses and has led the design and deployment of innovative and disruptive insurance products that have been sold to millions of customers in South Africa, Pan Africa, and the United Kingdom.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce as well as an Honours Degree, an International Capital Markets Qualification, and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Craig Kidson
SALES EXECUTIVE - RMS
A seasoned Executive of 29 years in the telecommunications industry including Network Operator start ups as well as OEM distribution and growth of mobile handsets.
His roles included the management and growth of Cell C’s sales and distribution post launch in early 2000’s and subsequently heading up Samsung Mobile Southern Africa until 2011.
Craig and his team currently manage the outsourced retail sales and distribution business of Cell C focussed on increased market share and revenue growth.
Samantha Naidoo
General manager - RMS
Samantha is a professional with 26 years of experience in the Telecommunication industry. Samantha’s career has encompassed renowned organizations such as MTN, Sony, Microsoft, and Edcon, providing her with invaluable opportunities to travel the world and expand her horizons.
In 2017, Samantha joined our esteemed group and began her journey at Evercomm, she was promoted in 2021 to the position of GM of Retail Mobile Solutions where her core responsibilities are to drive high-performing teams, develop effective strategies, drive successful marketing and sales initiatives, and execute retail and commercial operations.
Charmaine Venter Phillips
General Manager - SPECPACK
Charmaine has over a period of 28 years built up a wealth of retail experience and operational exposure, that has served her well in becoming a driving force and a dynamic player in the Field Marketing and Telecommunications sector.
Having entered the Field marketing services 12 Years ago, Charmaine has successfully managed relationships with clients and exceeded key requirements and expectations of major clients.
Developing, communicating, and implementing strategic and operational intent are key skills that have been the driving force towards excellence that has been achieved in the market.