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22-year-old Mzamo Mbhele develops an app to help job seekers with no data
A young South African student is breaking ground after unveiling a brand new application that seeks to help job seekers. As a student at the Mangosuthu University of Technology, Mzamo Mbhele has developed an app called Job X which will definitely help many locals. The 22-year-old from Umlazi in Durban is a third-year IT software
41 flights were affected by fuel shortages at OR Tambo International Airport
BusinessTech Africa understands that the fuel shortage at OR Tambo International Airport has affected many flight operators. This website published on Wednesday that passengers at OR Tambo International were left stranded owing to fuel shortages. In the latest development, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says that challenges with refuelling of aircraft impacted 41 flights
SA retailer Shoprite sells R20 million shares as part of annual rebalancing
South African giant retailer Shoprite has sold its shares in what is described as a rebalancing act by the company. Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht said they have sold R20 million in the company’s shares in the week just before Christmas. The retail company announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, saying the sale is
Passengers stranded as OR Tambo International suffers fuel shortage
Passengers at OR Tambo International Airport are currently stranded due to airplane fuel shortages. It is reported that planes at OR Tambo were grounded on Wednesday due to a shortage of fuel caused by a technical problem at the storage facility. While Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula disputes the claims, it seems this shortage has left
KFC to temporarily shut down some restaurants owing to load shedding
One of the most loved restaurants in South Africa, Kentucky Fried Chicken has announced a temporary closure of some of its stores. KFC said this temporary closure is due to the ongoing load shedding implemented by Eskom earlier this week. Although Eskom suspended load shedding for the weekend of Christmas, the embattled power generator introduced
Boksburg Gas tanker explosion death toll rises to 18, mother of victims shattered
As the country is still reeling in shock following the tanker explosion that occurred in Ekurhuleni, Boksburg, the death toll has gone up to 18. BusinessTech Africa has learnt that the deaths resulting from the gas tanker explosion in the East of Johannesburg are still rising. MoneyWeb has it that officials have announced that the
Struggling Tongaat Hulett receives a financial boost from the IDC
Dubbed the largest sugar producer in South Africa, Tongaat Hulett has received a massive financial boost from the Industrial Development Corporation. The IDC has pumped up an undisclosed amount of money into the struggling sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett. News24 reports that Tongaat Hulett has received an undisclosed sum from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to
SANRAL and police warn of hike in car hijackings at national toll drive thru’s
The South African Road Agency has warned motorists to guard against robberies taking place at national toll gates. SANRAL says it has beefed up security measures at toll gates in the country following a hijacking that took place last week. In a video clip that circulated on social media platforms, SANRAL says there’s a need
Eskom board will struggle to secure Andre De Ruyter’s successor – expert
As Eskom is still searching for outgoing CEO Andre De Ruyter’s replacement, an expert believes the power utility will struggle to get one. Dr. John Wentzel, who is the CEO of listed recruitment giant Adcorp, argues that one of the challenges facing Eskom is the timing of De Ruyter’s resignation. De Ruyter resigned at the
SA wines are becoming popular in the Asian market, particularly in Japan
South African wine producers have found a new market in Asian countries and that is the sentiment shared by Marcus Ford. Ford is the Asia Market Manager of Wines of South Africa (WoSA) and he says South African wine is becoming more popular in Japan. He said Japan is where market share has been growing
Mercedes Benz South Africa announces new board chair, Joachim Schmidt retires
Mercedes Benz South Africa has announced that Dr. Joachim Schmidt is leaving the company at the end of this month. Schmidt currently serves as chairperson of the board of directors of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and he will retire from his role effective 31 December 2022. Schmidt occupied the role for nine years after joining
Ethiopian Airlines set to receive $281 million despite US accusation in the Tigray war
Ethiopian Airlines is set to receive a whopping business loan of $281 million from US Export-import Bank as media reports suggest. The Addis Ababa-based airline has received a boost after the US Bank unanimously approved a $281 million loan on Thursday to Ethiopian Airlines Group to buy Boeing passenger and cargo airplanes. According to Addis
Impressive: US man works for 27 years & never missed work, gets R7m
He worked for close to three decades at Burger King as a cashier and cook, Kevin Ford never missed a day at work and he is handsomely rewarded. Ford’s daughter, Seryna started a page where she begged good Samaritans to help her dedicated father at least receive a satisfying reward. The 54-year-old United States-based father
SARS busts fake shoes smugglers at Lebombo border post worth R3 million
As travellers visit different destinations this festive season, SARS officials are also working hard around the clock and confiscated fake shoes. The counterfeit shoes are worth R3 million as they were recently confiscated at the Lebombo border post which borders Mozambique and South Africa. SARS announced that they have seized possible counterfeit shoes with an
Eskom beefs up security to minimise vandalism and theft at its power stations
With Eskom fighting hard to overturn its fortunes and financial standing, the power utility has had to implement new security measures. Eskom wants to fight an increase in conductor theft and vandalism across its infrastructure including coal, diesel, and copper thefts. The vandalism and thefts have led to a loss of profits and increased replacement
TUI passengers were left stranded in a different country due to staff issues
Passengers of a TUI flight from Cape Verde to Manchester were forced to land in a different country and passengers were stuck. The passengers were left stranded overnight after the flight made an unscheduled stop in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. English media report that just after the TUI flight took off on December 16,
Daybreak Farms hit by strike, workers demand 33.3% wage increase
The South African poultry industry if hit by another strike as workers at Daybreak Farms demands 33.3 % salary increase. It has come to the attention of this website that the workers affiliated with the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) have downed tools on Tuesday. BusinessTech Africa understands that the workers are demanding a
Volvo Trucks unveils new electronic trucks & available in South Africa
Swedish truck maker Volvo has unveiled a set of new electric trucks and these are also available in South Africa. Volvo is looking to continue expanding its range of electric trucks with the launch of several new extra-heavy units, also available in the country. The Swedish car and truck manufacturer’s plan is that half of
2023 Land Rover Range Rover SUV bags best car design award
Priced from R2 million and boasting a three-litre turbodiesel engine, the new Land Rover Range Rover has claimed the annual Car Design award. Selected by a distinguished panel of judges as well as design leaders from various companies like Lamborghini, Volvo, and Lucid, the SUV is praised for its reductive design. CarMag reports that the
Eskom confirms Andre De Ruyter’s resignation, Makwana not replacing him
South African power generator, Eskom has confirmed the departure of CEO Andre De Ruyter but says Mpho Makwana won’t replace him. Makwana is currently serving as the Eskom Board chairperson and he said they are working hard to find De Ruyter’s successor. Media reports surfaced on Wednesday that the under-fire De Ruyter vacated his office