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Rand Water to invest R28 billion in 12 reservoirs to secure Gauteng's water supply
Rand Water intends to build 12 reservoirs at a cost of R28 billion over the next five years to ensure Gauteng has enough water by 2028. Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed this on Tuesday at a media briefing on the situation of water services in Gauteng and interventions to solve the supply of
What are the limitations of today's technologies?
How technologically obsessed are you? Do you spend your entire day on your computer or on your phone? Conversely, can you confidently state that technology does not play a significant role in your life? Those of you who said the latter are mistaken. If you're reading this lesson on a computer, it's safe to say
Future technology: 10 ideas that will transform the world
The future is approaching, and it will arrive sooner than you think. These coming technologies will alter how we live, care for our bodies, and help us avoid a climate calamity. In today's society, technology advances at an alarmingly quick rate. It may often feel as though new technology and breakthroughs are introduced every day
<a><strong>Use HUAWEI to celebrate the perfect long weekend with family and friends</strong></a>
Human Rights Day is observed in South Africa on March 21. The public holiday falls on a Tuesday, making it the ideal time to make the most of the long weekend. You can take a vacation from your everyday routines to visit new locations, participate in new activities, or simply relax with family and friends.
Absa shines in sustainable finance awards
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) was recognised as Africa's finest Pan-African corporate finance and investment bank at the 2023 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards.The bank was named Bank Treasury & Funding Team of the Year, West Africa Investment Bank of the Year, and ESG Loan Deal of the Year for the
Farm with a View: How Drone Technology is Transforming Agriculture
Drones are an increasingly common technology with a wide range of applications. Drone-based shooting of an event, such as an outdoor wedding, or acquiring drone-based footage to highlight for the sale of a home or other property, is becoming more common. On the more contentious side, drones are increasingly being used in modern military and
What is GPT-4, and how is it different from ChatGPT?
OpenAI's most powerful AI model ever can tell jokes and write bar examinations, but can it also inflict harm? GPT-4, the latest release from OpenAI, is the most powerful and stunning AI model ever from the firm that brought you ChatGPT and the Dall-E AI artist. The system can pass the bar exam, answer logic
As wage negotiations for 2023 heat up, public sector strike comes to an end
Striking public sector unions have put off their demonstrations for the time being after striking an agreement with the government in salary negotiations until 2022. But, discussions for the fiscal year 2023 are expected to heat up, with all unions maintaining strong in their pursuit of double-digit compensation hikes. On Tuesday, the National Education Health
PROFESSOR DAYA REDDY APPOINTED AS UCT INTERIM VICE-CHANCELLOR
Professor Daya Reddy has been named temporary vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT). This comes on the heels of Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng's dramatic resignation earlier this month. Reddy takes over amid UCT student demonstrations over previous debt. According to UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola, Reddy will formally assume the job on March 14, 2023,
The new Haval P04, which is larger than a Land Cruiser, demonstrates its immense size
Less than a month after being seen testing in China, an alleged sole official photograph of the all-new Haval P04 has leaked online ahead of sales beginning later this year. American-Chinese The single image shows a slab-sided profile similar to the Ford Excursion and a front fascia reminiscent of previous Ford F-150 generations, and is
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, ex-minister, resigns as a member of parliament following cabinet reshuffle
Former presidential minister in charge of women, youth, and people with disabilities. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has resigned from an MP. She is the first of a few ministers and deputy ministers who are anticipated to quit after being removed from the cabinet. Instead of becoming backbenchers in parliament, those dismissed from President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet are
The CEO of Transaction Capital sold 40% of his investment In December
David Hurwitz, CEO of Transaction Capital, sold 42% of his almost four million shares in the company a little more than three months ago. The 1.6 million shares were sold on the open market over three days for a total of R50.99 million. This was announced in a seemingly benign release on December 19, during
Johann Rupert's tremendous business empire: all the companies he owns
Johann Rupert is a well-known and successful businessman in South Africa, with stakes in several top South African and worldwide firms. With an estimated net worth of roughly $11 billion, he ranks second on the Forbes African Billionaires List (R205 billion). Johann Rupert and his family are also well-known for their charitable contributions. Thousands of
Has the municipality overvalued your property?
The draft property valuation roll for the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is now available for all ratepayers to study. This implies that metro property owners have until the end of March 2023 to inspect and object to the municipality's current assessment of their property. The roll paves the stage for prospective rate and tax hikes for
WhatsApp will replace phone numbers with usernames In group chats
WhatsApp will soon be releasing a new upgrade for group members that will replace phone numbers with usernames in the chat list. Users will now see push names instead of phone numbers if they receive a message from an unknown contact in a WhatsApp group after the new feature update. WhatsApp began releasing a new
Vehicle owners in South Africa must install trackers or risk losing their insurance
Drivers of high-risk cars in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and smaller interior provinces, according to Old Mutual Insure, must install vehicle monitoring devices or risk losing insurance coverage. This is a response to an increase in the number of insurance claims for specific vehicle models as a result of theft and hijacking. The business and its subsidiaries
BETI echoes economic activity slowdown in February
Persisting pressures in the economy hurt businesses and consumers After two months of optimistic development, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) decreased in February 2023, indicating that the country's economic activity was declining. “At an index level of 131, the BETI for February slipped to October’s level and declined by 1.3% on a monthly basis,
Rate increases and a weak economy have put South Africa's commercial property in a rut
Although brokers are more optimistic in the commercial property market than they were last year, an economic slowdown and 375 basis point interest rate rises since late-2021 may have begun to catch up with the market, according to John Loos, FNB's property strategist. According to the bank's Commercial Property Broker Survey for the first quarter
Eskom decreases power outages; here is a new load-shedding schedule
After regaining some producing capacity over the last two days, Eskom has announced a decrease in load-shedding. Eskom reduces power cuts — here is the updated load-shedding timetable Eskom has announced a reduction in load-shedding after recovering some generating capacity over the past two days. “Load-shedding will be reduced to stage 3 from 05:00 on
Recruiting Multi-Generational Audiences Via Ethical Business Practices
Gen-Z has demonstrated a desire, and for some, a must, to incorporate purpose and ethical standards into the economic sphere. Long gone are the days of Michael Douglas's renowned 1987 film Wall Street, in which the rule of the day was that there were no rules. Today's business professional is graduating from college and pursuing