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Business sector welcomes Minister of Electricity appointment
The South African business sector has welcomed the appointment of Gosientso Ramokgopa as the new Minister of Electricity. The sector believes the former Gauteng MEC for Economic Development is Mr. Fix It, and Business Leadership SA CEO Busi Mavuso said they hoped the government would be united in implementing the Energy Action Plan. BLSA said
Botswana expresses confidence in apple production
Farmers in Botswana have expressed relief as they are looking forward to starting the commercial production of apples, after the introduction of semi-arid varieties of apple trees suitable for local conditions. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture, apple farming in the country was a challenge as a result of unfavourable weather conditions. The newly introduced varieties,
BMW M3 Touring set to make waves in South Africa
BMW has unveiled its first-ever M3 Touring, a high-performance wagon that celebrates 50 years of the M brand. While BMW Group South Africa has not yet confirmed the new M3 Touring for a local introduction, the company has not completely ruled out the possibility, and it has been confirmed that it will arrive in South
DJI announces Ronin 4D Flex flagship camera
DJI, a leading manufacturer of camera stabilization systems, has announced the Ronin 4D Flex, an extension/tether system for its flagship camera, the Ronin 4D. The system is designed to enable the camera to shoot 8K ProRes RAW, a codec previously unavailable on the Ronin 4D due to patent limitations imposed by RED Digital Cinema. The
Total Energies signs agreement with Air Liquide and Sasol
French energy company Total Energies has signed two corporate projects to provide Sasol and Air Liquide with 260MW of renewable energy. BusinessTech Africa understands that the deal will go on for over two decades as the company also announced it would develop q 120MW solar plant in Western Cape. Total Energies also said it will
Sibanye Stillwater acquires 71% of Australian zinc company
Mining company Sibanye Stillwater announced that it has acquired an almost 71% stake in New Century Resources. The miner said on Tuesday that this comes two weeks after launching an unsolicited takeover bid as it lost confidence in the Australian zinc miner's board. IOL Business reports that the South African precious metals producer launched an
How Technology Will Affect Pharmaceutical Sales in 2023
Technology is crucial in how pharmaceutical businesses conduct business in today's digitally altered environment. Technology is propelling the industry through an age of extraordinary transformation, from medication development through production and commercialization. This is especially true in pharmaceutical sales, where rising regulations, tightening rules, and other stumbling blocks linked with pharma-to-physician relationships are posing new
Huawei Mate50 Pro's brings revamped imaging system
Huawei's latest offering, the Mate50 Pro, is a smartphone that pushes the boundaries of imaging with its revamped Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera system. The smartphone's imaging innovation is nothing short of remarkable and is a testament to Huawei's technical expertise. This new era of innovative mobile imagery offers consumers a superior user experience and represents
Honor X7a: The best phone with extraordinary battery life
HONOR, a leading global provider of smart devices, has recently launched the HONOR X7a, a new smartphone that combines extraordinary battery life and powerful performance in a thin and lightweight body. Despite its 6,000mAh battery, the HONOR X7a is only 8.27mm slim, making it the thinnest smartphone to feature a battery with a capacity of
South Africa completes first 3D printed low-cost home in less than 24 hours
South Africa has taken a significant step towards solving the issue of low-cost housing by completing its first 3D-printed construction home. The 3D printing technology used in the project is capable of building a house in less than 24 hours. The technology is expected to become part of the building practices in South Africa to
Snik: The clever digital bike-tracking device for preventing theft
Bike theft is a major concern for riders, especially since premium road and mountain bikes can cost over R100,000. Many digital tracking devices claim to prevent bike theft, but a new Canadian start-up called Snik stands out as a clever solution. Created by electronic engineers who are also mountain bikers, Snik is a tamper-proof digital
Twitter loses major legal battle with the US Justice Department
The United States can prevent Twitter Inc. from disclosing specifics about the government's requests for user information in national security investigations, a judge decided this week, the same week House Republicans will question national security officials about surveillance. Twitter has previously expressed its displeasure with the government's redactions to a 2014 "transparency report" that included
Facebook's owner laying off thousands more people
According to those familiar with the situation, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a new round of layoffs and will lay off thousands of staff as soon as this week. In an effort to create a more efficient organisation, the world's largest social networking giant is shedding additional employees,
Ford's SuperVan 4 Set to Compete in 101st Pikes Peak Event
Ford is set to compete in the 101st Pikes Peak event with their EV SuperVan, (all-electric SuperVan) which was first introduced at Goodwood in the previous year. Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance Motorsports, believes that the event is the ideal next step for Ford Performance and the SuperVan 4, given their rich
'This can't continue,' says South Africa's top banking CEO
Nedbank CEO Mike Brown believes that South Africa's economy can no longer afford the government's dithering and delay in dealing with the country's many challenges. In the bank's financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2022, the CEO stated that immediate and decisive leadership, action, and delivery are badly required in the country. Brown
Technology as an Equalizer: Strategies That Allow Women and Minorities to Advance in Management
There appears to be some progress in increasing the roles of women and minorities in corporate management, and technology is assisting in this effort. Techniques like as data analytics and internal talent marketplaces may aid in the advancement of more individuals into leadership positions. And, undoubtedly, artificial intelligence will assist. But, technology is only a
Digital Technology Is Essential For Inclusive Development
A society in which one person has a fortune of $200 billion and another cannot even afford a roof over their head, or where one person launches off into space on a mission while another walks 10 kilometres a day just to fetch water for the family, is not a good advertising for the civilization
How Tech and HR are Collaborating In The News world of Work
Businesses are under more pressure than ever to provide human resources services to employees who may be completely remote, partially remote, or a mix of on- and off-site. Some CEOs have responded with spectacular technical solutions that have totally changed the way their organisations manage personnel and service them. Use their strategies, but keep your
Petrol price warning for April
Fuel prices in South Africa are expected to rise again in April, with the rand and global oil prices under pressure in the first week of March. While the start of the month is firmly in "too soon to tell" zone – and market circumstances can alter dramatically in the coming weeks — early statistics
Meet the New South Africa's minister of Electricity, as Ramaphosa introduces another unexpected new ministry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced executive reforms, including the creation of two new departments. At a twice-delayed speech to the nation on Monday (6 March), the president announced the appointment of Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the country's new minister of electricity. He also announced that Maropene Ramokgopa will be named as minister for planning, monitoring, and