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Parts manager negotiates road works in her journey to the top
Auto industry veteran Dayle Walker knows a thing or two about crashing and getting patched up again. No matter what challenges life throws at her, she finds a way to stay the course and come out all polished on the other side. This year she is celebrating her 37th year in the sector and her
HONOR Unveils Cutting-Edge HONOR Falcon Camera System on HONOR Magic6 Pro
As the MWC 2024 approaches, HONOR is gearing up for its participation by announcing the latest advancement in its camera technology with the introduction of the HONOR Falcon Camera System on the upcoming HONOR Magic6 Series. Boasting powerful hardware specifications and an enhanced camera system, this innovation marks a significant leap forward in mobile photography.
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 i9 Sets the Standard with CHIP Awards Sweep: A Triumph of Design and Performance
Since its launch in December 2023, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 i9 has won over users and earned significant recognition in the broader tech industry. This is evident in its numerous accolades from the esteemed CHIP Awards, a leader in global tech evaluations. The HUAWEI MateBook D 16 i9 distinguished itself with its sleek design,
Eight ways to ensure a data protection & ransomware recovery plan
Ransomware attacks have been worryingly increasing and causing significant damage to businesses in recent years. They target critical data and render it inaccessible to owners until a ransom is paid. In many cases, even after payment, the data is not restored and the perpetrators continue to hold it hostage. Therefore, the best way to protect
SGE is the new SEO trend in 2024
SGE is the new SEO trend in 2024. Pull out this string of words, and it spells our ‘Search generative experience’. You can expect users to fall in love with this trend, because its less technology driven, highly focused on their experience, and very sharable in the moment. In fact, Nikki Lam is a senior
R1 billion boost for South African electric vehicles
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been inked between a South African electric vehicle (EV) charging station contractor and an energy storage systems manufacturer, paving the way for the deployment of 120 renewable supercharge stations across South Africa with a total investment of R1 billion. Under the agreement, Zero Carbon Charge has partnered with Shanghai
MultiChoice reaches settles Nigeria's tax dispute
MultiChoice has reached a settlement agreement of 35.4 billion naira (equivalent to R475 million) with Nigerian tax authorities following a dispute over alleged outstanding taxes totaling 1.8 trillion naira. At the time of the tax claim, Nigeria's valuation in rand amounted to approximately R63 billion. However, as of February 1, 2024, the value of 1.8
Meta will place labels on AI generated pictures on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will soon see labels on AI-generated images displayed on their social media feeds, as part of a broader initiative within the tech industry to distinguish between authentic and synthetic content. Meta, the parent company of these platforms, announced that it is collaborating with industry partners to establish technical standards facilitating the
Spar introduces eBucks through FNB
FNB has unveiled an exciting collaboration with Spar, introducing a new opportunity for FNB Private customers to earn eBucks rewards on their purchases at Spar stores. In an official statement released on Thursday (1 February), the bank revealed its latest addition to its partner network, which already includes prominent names like Shoprite, Checkers, Takealot, Engen,
Global tech industry initiating some layoffs
The tech industry has initiated 2024 with a new round of job cuts, further trimming its workforce following extensive layoffs in the previous year. Layoffs.fyi, a startup monitoring job cuts in the tech sector since the pandemic, reports that approximately 32,000 tech workers have lost their jobs this year. Snap recently joined the trend by
Tunisia looking to borrow billions from its Central Bank
Cash-strapped Tunisia is considering an unexpected move to borrow billions from its central bank to address budget deficits and as well as its economic crisis. In a closed-door emergency meeting, the parliament's finance committee reviewed the government's request to borrow funds after revising laws aimed at ensuring the central bank's autonomy. The move, seeking to
Former Tesla executive now leading Ford skunkworks project to develop low-cost EV
Former Tesla and Ford Advanced EV development executive, Alan Clarke, is heading a Ford skunkworks initiative aimed at creating an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to information obtained by TechCrunch. Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned the existence of a "skunkworks" team during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, emphasizing the goal of developing a low-cost
Court orders Vodacom to compensate Nkosana Makate for the invention of ‘please call me’
The legal battle that has been taking place for almost two decades between Vodacom Group and its former employee, Nkosana Makate, remains unresolved. The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Vodacom's application for leave to appeal, upholding a prior high court ruling. The court has mandated Vodacom's CEO, Shameel Joosub, to extend a new compensation
CIPS re-recogised by South Africa’s highest qualifications oversight body
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country’s highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of approval for CIPS as a professional, credible and legitimate procurement and supply training organisation operating in South Africa The accolade is
Logitech First to Transition Video Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic
Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) has announced that all video collaboration devices that run on the CollabOS operating system will now be manufactured with next-life plastics. This move will help enterprise customers support their sustainability objectives. Efforts to reduce negative environmental impact have rapidly become a business imperative. In a recent survey by analyst firm
Seriti Resources builds South Africa’s biggest wind farm
The South African coal producer, Seriti Resources has initiated the construction of the country's largest wind farm, signaling the mining industry's move to reduce dependence on Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the troubled state-owned power utility. As South Africa aims to move towards cleaner energy sources, it confronts the challenge of supporting communities reliant on coal
MultiChoice turns offer price from Canal+
MultiChoice has rejected Canal+'s offer to acquire the company at R105 per share, stating that it significantly undervalues the company. Canal+ submitted a non-binding offer to the MultiChoice board, which proposed a cash consideration of R105.00 per MultiChoice ordinary share, representing a 40% premium to MultiChoice's closing share price on January 31, 2024. Canal+'s
Starship Technologies raises $90M in funding
Starship Technologies, the pioneer in sidewalk delivery robot services based in Estonia, has secured $90 million in funding to scale up its operations during challenges faced by similar services. The investment round is co-led by Plural and Iconical, both previous backers. This brings Starship's total funding to $230 million, with support from NordicNinja, European Investment
Mastercard acquires minority stake in MTN’s fintech business
Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake valued at up to $200 million (approximately R3.8 billion) in MTN Group Fintech, the financial technology arm of the telecommunications operator MTN Group. With this investment, MTN Group Fintech is now valued at $5.2 billion (almost R100 billion) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The
Snap lets go of over 500 employees
Snap Inc. is set to trim its global workforce by almost 10%, following the trend of several tech companies implementing layoffs since the beginning of the year. The company revealed that these cuts aim to optimize its business focus on key priorities. In a filing on Monday, Snap mentioned a reorganization to reduce hierarchy and