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The SABC partners up with Telkom to launch TelkomONE
The SABC has partnered up with Telkom and they have officially launched TelkomONE. The radio network will generate revenue through Telkom’s new online streaming service through both a licensing fee and a revenue share agreement. The CEO of SABC Madoda Mxakwe, who was commenting on the new TelkomONE streaming platform, said the partnership with Telkom
In partnership with SA Homeloans, Capitec now offers interest rates from 6 percent
The biggest South African financial services group in customers, Capitec bank, has partnered up with SA Home Loans to launch its first full home loan offering. This will enable customers to initiate an application in under 5 minutes – alongside competitive linked interest rates from 6%. “We’ve continually received requests from both clients and the
“We are very tense, very concerned”: Herbert Diess on VW at a critical interval
Telling Bloomberg at VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Herbert Diess raised his concerns about how Volkswagen (VW) is currently at a critical interval. It has weathered the pandemic relatively well but is fretting about cases going up again. It has electric cars rolling out but is well behind Tesla. During an almost hour-long virtual event
Capitec includes investment platform EasyEquities to app
South African retail bank, Capitec has brought the EasyEquities investing platform to its banking app to help clients invest in shares not only in South Africa, but the United States of America. The announcement comes right after the news earlier this month that FNB’s new shares buying feature on its app. When using EasyEquities in
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive joins Airbnb
Sir Jony Ive, the former lead designer of Apple’s IMac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, has joined the Airbnb family to create the next generation of the home rental firm’s products and services. Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s chief executive, in a blog post, said the company had signed a multiyear “special collaboration” with Ive’s design company
SABC set to launch its own streaming service in year 2021
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is planning to launch its own video on demand streaming service in year 2021. SABC’s plan to implement its own modified entertainment VOD streamer come after the broadcaster said a regulation is needed that would require pay-tv service provider MultiChoice (DStv) and popular streaming service Netflix to collect TV
Huawei reveals the new Mate 40 Pro, Pro plus with speedy 50W wireless charging
The Chinese firm, Huawei is committed to consistency in terms of their delivery of work as they have now officially revealed their Mate 40 Pro and Pro Plus, with speedy 50W wireless charging. Even though Huawei’s phones have been difficult to use outside of China because of the lack of Google’s apps and services, its
Cell C is set to shut down its network soon
Cell C is set to completely stop operating and it is currently in the process of moving entirely onto MTN’s network, which will result in the company switching off its radio access network. The new sharing strategy will help the mobile operator, Cell C to cut down on network investments and still get the benefit
Standard Bank warns over rising retrenchment claims
The financial services group, Standard Bank is South Africa’s biggest lender by assets. They say even though original indications are that credit collections have improved in the third quarter, relative to the previous quarter, retrenchment claims have also increased. In South Africa, the growth forecast remains unchanged from those provided in August, namely that real
Microsoft set to work with SpaceX on satellites to detect nuclear launches
SpaceX has decided to partner up with Azure, the massive cloud-computing service built by Microsoft, to abet it develop and operate experimental satellites that are able to detect missile launches all over the world. The multinational technology company revealed its partnership with SpaceX on Tuesday as part of its larger announcement of new modular data
Luno launches savings wallet, offering interest on bitcoin
The digital currency exchange facility that offers clients a technology platform to buy, sell and store digital currencies as well as pay for products, Luno has launched a savings wallet, offering customers interest of up to 4%/year on their bitcoin holdings. The company revealed that the offering allows Luno customers with bitcoin to earn passive
IEA confirms that Solar ‘cheapest electricity in history’
According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2020, Solar ‘cheapest electricity in history’. The 464-page outlook, published on the 13th of October2020 by the IEA, also outlines the “extraordinarily turbulent” impact of coronavirus and the “highly uncertain” future of global energy use over the next two decades. Solar photovoltaics/solar collectors are said to
Hotel Sky to employ three AI-powered robots
The brand-new hotels, Hotel Sky Sandton and Hotel Sky Cape Town are coming soon and as part of their staff, they will be hiring three AI-powered assistant robots. Hotel Sky Sandton will be opening in November and Hotel Sky Cape Town will open in early 2021. There you will be able to see numerous technological
Sony reveals Apple TV App launch on select smart TVs
The Japanese electronics company, Sony has announced that the Apple TV app is coming to its internet-connected TVs. The Apple TV app is arriving first to Sony's X900H series TVs via a software update that should be rolling out now in the US. "Now with the Apple TV app, we are making great entertainment even
Nyiko Shiburi appointed as new MultiChoice South Africa CEO
Nyiko Shiburi appointed as new MultiChoice South Africa CEO of its South African (MCSA) operations – effective from 1 December 2020. Until now, Shiburi has been the Regional Director of MultiChoice Africa: Southern Region — a role that spans nine countries. “Nyiko is an extremely experienced leader and has successfully navigated the complexity of multiple
Samsung reveals new SD cards for the first time in 5 years
Samsung has revealed their new SD cards which feature exceptional speeds and improved durability that aim to deliver exceptional speeds to support 4K UHD and Full HD video formats. Leading in advanced memory technology, Samsung uncovered the PRO Plus and EVO Plus, its two new lines of SD cards in nearly five years that will
Facebook removing Holocaust denial content under hate speech policy
The social media conglomerate corporation, Facebook has announced an update to its policies on hate speech on its platform, particularly on posts and comments regarding the Holocaust. The company revealed in a blog post that it will now prohibit any content that “denies or distorts the Holocaust”. Facebook further explained that it also recently banned
Apple launches cheaper Beats headphones ‘beats flex’
American multinational technology company recently announced its first ever Beats headphones, ‘beats flex’ to feature USB-C charging, replacing its proprietary Lightning port, with the $50 (R826,88) Beats Flex and just on time because these affordable wireless earbuds arrive as Apple no longer bundles a wired set with iPhones. The neck buds-style wireless earphones are replacing
What to expect on the new iPhone 12?
Apple is expected to finally unveil the iPhone 12 with 5G connectivity, a technical upgrade that will help the company keep pace with competitors and increase adoption of 5G technology at the special “Hi Speed” event. Analysts predict the new capability could prompt a "super cycle" of iPhone upgrades as the company showed off a
World's first Hydrogen powered double decker bus has been revealed
The world's first ever hydrogen-powered double decker bus has been revealed in Aberdeen, and it showcases the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies. The entry of the first of the zero emission buses underlines the city's role as the energy capital of Europe and shows its commitment to the transition of green energy from