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WhatsApp set to introduce four new changes to the messaging application
BusinessTech Africa has gathered that there are proposed changes coming soon for WhatsApp and some of the changes are being tested. The social media communication application or instant messaging app has several new features in the pipeline, with a handful of betas currently under testing. According to the data service WABetaInfo, some of the latest
Elon Musk reclaims spot as number one richest person in the world
South African-born businessman Elon Musk is back at the top of the ranks as the world’s richest man. Musk returns to the summit as he reclaimed his place and that is according to the latest rankings issued by Bloomberg. The Tesla CEO was unseated from the top spot by Bernard Arnault, CEO of French luxury
Mmusi Maimane opens criminal case against ex-Eskom boss Andre de Ruyter
In the wake of allegations made by outgoing Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter regarding corruption at the power utility, Mmusi Maimane has opened a case against him. The leader of Build One SA (BOSA), Maimane, on Monday, opened a criminal case against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and former Eskom CEO. Maimane filed the case
Finnish telecoms company Nokia partners with MTN to expand 5G in South Africa
Finnish telecoms company has joined forces with South Africa’s MTN in a move to boost the expansion of 5G in South Africa. Nokia announced the news on Monday and said it has been selected by MTN South Africa for the first time ever as one of its 5G radio access network equipment providers. Mobile Telephone
Petrol and diesel prices to go up in March 2023 announced DMRE
Motorists are set to feel the pinch on Wednesday following the announcement that the price of petrol will go up. The rise in prices comes amid a supply crunch worldwide, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced on Monday night. The price of both 95 and 93 unleaded petrol will be hiked by R1.27
Spar facing legal battle from KZN businessman alleging they ‘were used for BBBEE funding’
Spar is facing a legal battle with allegations surfacing from two KwaZulu-Natal businessmen alleging that the retailer is using them as fronts. IOL reports that the two KZN businessmen are unhappy as they feel the supermarket group is using them to benefit from BBBEE funding. Known as Nhlanhla Makhanya and Sfiso Ngwenya, the duo owns
Eskom spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha is leaving the power utility
Eskom has announced that spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha is leaving the struggling power utility and his last day is February 28. Mantshantsha joined the power generator in the last three years and he signed a fixed-term contract with the state-owned company. “Sikhonathi has been the catalyst in Eskom improving transparency and frequency of information sharing, dealing
Fruits SA concerned that more jobs are on the line due to power cuts
Fruits South Africa has lamented the ongoing power cuts and organisation says this will affect many jobs in the sector. According to Fruit SA CEO, CEO Fhumulani Ratshitanga, she said it is not viable to farm and many growers will be out of business. The body said if Stage 6 load shedding persists and is
German carmaker BMW unveils new hydrogen fleet in a pilot project
German automaker BMW has unveiled the first vehicles as the company pilots its hydrogen fleet to enter the service this year. This development comes after four years of development work, the iX5 hydrogen vehicle and the project is entering the next phase as a fleet of just under 100 vehicles will be deployed internationally for
SARIA calls for more creative ways to solve Transnet’s ongoing issues
According to the South African Rail Industry Association (SARIA), there is a need for more creativity when it comes to solving issues in the country. SARIA has issued a clarion call to the stakeholders and government to resuscitate and develop the rail sector, with less emphasis on throwing money at Transnet. This followed Finance Minister
Domestic travel hit as OR Tambo International experiences network glitches
Known as Africa’s largest airport, OR Tambo International is said to be experiencing Information Technology challenges. Media reports indicate that the international airport’s IT network glitches are impacting on domestic travel passenger processing. The airport’s communication team reportedly issued a voice statement to the media on Thursday. The message notes that the OR Tambo Airport
Central Energy Fund hits back at Andre De Ruyter’s ‘sinister’ allegations
The Central Energy Fund has rubbished outgoing Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter’s comments, calling them ‘sinister’. The CEF has immediately reacted to De Ruyter’s sentiment on Thursday and that it had noted a misleading media report aired on e.TV’s news channel on Tuesday night and repeated on eNCA’s “Check Point”. CEF also came out defending
National Budget Speech: SA liquor traders welcome sin tax increase
Following the national budget speech tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday afternoon, liquor traders have reacted. The traders have welcomed the rise in sin taxes that will impact on the price of alcohol and cigarettes in South Africa. In its reaction, the Liquor Traders Association said that sin tax increases would boost business
Aviation giant Ethiopian Airlines to commence flights between Abidjan and New York
Information coming through to BusinessTech Africa indicates that Ethiopian Airlines will resume flights between Abidjan and New York. The East African carrier announced the news this week as it first started serving New York from its main hub Addis Ababa via Abidjan in June 2019. “However, the route was suspended in March 2020 due to
Kruger National Park reopens following devastating floods in Mpumalanga
Dubbed South Africa’s premier tourist destination, the Kruger National Park has reopened its doors after experiencing floods in the south of the park. The park has released an official statement confirming the news and this will come as a relief to tourists as they look forward to visiting the area. South African National Parks (SANParks)
Sigh of relief for Zimbabwe as it registers growth in raw milk production
There is a sigh of relief in the Zimbabwean agricultural sector as it recently reported a rise in raw milk production. According to media reports in the Southern African country, raw milk production rose from 79,6 million litres in 2021 to 91,6 million litres in 2022, a rise of 14,3%. Zimbabwe’s Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development
SARS making progress in combating tax fraudsters – commissioner Edward Kieswetter
South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter has shared an update on fighting tax fraudsters. Kieswetter says SARS was making steady progress in clamping down on tax fraudsters as he attended the budget speech on Wednesday. Speaking on the side-lines of the budget speech in Parliament, Kieswetter revealed that R3 billion was recovered from fraudsters
Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter leaves the power utility with immediate effect
Just after his teell-all interview with Annika Larsen this week, Eskom has announced that outgoing CEO Andre De Ruyter will step down from his role with immediate effect. De Ruyter has curtailed his resignation as he was expected to leave the struggling power utility at the end of March, but he has decided to leave
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub scoops Telecoms CEO of the Year
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub has scooped the 2023 MyBroadband Telecoms CEO of the Year accolade. Joosub was voted as the winner because of his excellent leadership at the South African mobile telephone operator. The company has produced impressive results under his guidance and with him at the helm. Candidates for the 2023 MyBroadband Telecoms CEO
Treasury announces relief for motorists regarding fuel and road accident fund levies
In his eagerly anticipated budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the National Treasury will not increase the General fuel and Road Accident Fund levies for 2023. Godongwana tabled his speech on Wednesday, saying there are no major tax proposals in this budget as tax revenue collection for 2022/2023 is expected to reach R1.69