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Microsoft hires former Uber exec to lead a new consumer apps effort
Microsoft is hiring Manik Gupta, the former head of product at Uber, in a renewed effort to boost Microsoft’s consumer apps. Gupta will be responsible for Microsoft Teams consumer, Skype, and GroupMe, and he will report directly to Jeff Teper, Microsoft’s head of Microsoft 365 collaboration. Gupta spent four years at Uber running the various
Top 10 business ideas for students in South Africa (2021)
There are numerous reasons why you should have a side hustle. Some of them include the following; • Money This is a big reason why you should have a side hustle. Even if you the son of a rich man, it should not stop you from making your own money. This is the first reason
iPhone update causing “No Service” sign
Several iPhone users are reporting the latest iOS update has a bug that is killing their cellular network connectivity. According to 9to5Mac, users on Apple’s Developer Forum and Discussion forum said the issue has been occurring for at least a few weeks after updating to iOS 14.7.1 or the iOS 15 Beta. The iPhone 6s,
12 of South Africa’s top women entrepreneurs to celebrate this Women's Month
According to The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Africa now has the highest growth in businesses started and run by women. In many fields, women entrepreneurs are leading the way. At The Workspace, we love seeing this in practice. The women entrepreneurs among our members do everything. They offer tax advice to manufacture personal protective gear, build business
World’s safest countries to live and do business in today
The world is changing fast with security being more paramount than ever in establishing a successful base to do business and call home. From low crime to thriving business environments, these are the safest countries in the world today. In the era of fast information, faster consumption and new threats on a daily basis, security
The island resort attracting exclusive investment opportunities
Whiling away your days in a luxurious resort-style apartment that overlooks the pristine waters lapping the shores of a quaint tropical island is the stuff of fantasies. And property investor Wade Burns is turning this dream into a reality at Chevron One. The luxury residence is quickly becoming the crowning jewel of Australia’s iconic Gold
This is the five-hour rule for success
Imagine if you could guarantee ultimate career success with as little as one hour of solid dedication a day. For many of the world’s top leaders, they do exactly that with their secret weapon – the five-hour rule. Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk are among the visionaries who use the simple five-hour rule to achieve
UK injects R4.6m grant to benefit Durban’s hydrogen economy
The British High Commission announced the allocation of the money which will be implemented through the UK’s Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK Pact) programme. The eThekwini Municipality’s Renewable Energy manager, Sbu Ntshalintshali, said the City’s regional hydrogen economy will include the establishment of
Absa bounces back, but is still losing customers
Absa Group reported a strong earnings rebound across its retail and business banking (RBB) franchises, when compared to the lockdown-impacted first half of 2020, but the group is still not adding customers. Customer numbers are 2% lower than a year ago, but the group says these have “remained stable at the December 2020 level of
Mastercard is phasing out magnetic stripes on its cards starting in 2024
Mastercard is phasing out magnetic stripes on its cards starting in 2024
How to locate your Android phone with Google’s Find My Device
Phones have become so much a part of our daily lives that it can be immediately traumatic if you suddenly can’t find your phone — whether you’ve left it in a cab, accidentally dropped it out of your pocket, or lost it under your bed. If you have an Android phone, you can use the
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshooting
Boeing’s Starliner astronaut capsule won’t be launching to the International Space Station until it’s gone through “deeper-level troubleshooting” to fix an issue with stuck propulsion system valves, according to a press release from the company. That troubleshooting means removing the capsule from the Atlas V rocket it’s been coupled to and bringing it back to
Amazon is looking to hire tech-savvy South Africans who can work from home
Amazon is advertising work-from-home positions for virtual technical support associates in South Africa. The company explained that technical support associates are a critical part of Amazon’s mission to deliver timely, accurate and professional customer service. “Your mission will be to provide outstanding customer and technical support for Amazon customers in regards to digital devices and
Facebook Messenger ramps up security
Facebook is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls in its Messenger app, the company announced in a blog post on Friday. “People expect their messaging apps to be secure and private, and with these new features, we’re giving them more control over how private they want their calls and chats to be,” Facebook
Mixed fortunes for African agribusiness amid pandemic
As with every other industry, Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the African agribusiness sector. The pandemic and associated lockdowns have greatly disrupted supply chains, while the economic downturn saw short-term falls in investment and trade volumes. Moreover, the crisis is far from over, with a new wave of infections affecting Southern Africa in
Equity’s tech unit takes on Safaricom in Internet race
Equity Group’s financial technology subsidiary has upgraded to a high-speed Internet connection network in the battle for a larger share of the fast-growing mobile data business dominated by Safaricom #ticker#SCOM. Finserve Ltd, which offers mobile telephony and Internet banking services on the Equitel platform, has rolled out 4G network broadband in a Covid economy that
Cameroon bets on local manufacturing to boost economy
She thought it was a "crazy gamble" at the time, but four years on, Gaelle Laura Zambou Kenfack has never looked back since creating a firm to produce and sell "Made in Cameroon" items. Zambou returned to Cameroon at the end of 2016 after 10 years working as a consultant for BMW in Germany, the
WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook are reportedly blocked in Zambia during its presidential election
WhatsApp and other apps are reportedly blocked in Zambia during ongoing general elections being held in the country Thursday, according to digital rights organization Access Now and internet monitor NetBlocks. The block, affecting state-owned internet providers and other private networks, could be cutting off voters from a vital form of communication during a contentious election.
Uber drivers warned to stop operating — or face the consequences
The St Wendolins and Klaarwater Taxi association in Pinetown has warned Uber drivers to stop operating in the area or face the consequences. The taxi association distributed flyers to e-hailing drivers last week, instructing them to no longer work in the KwaSanti and Klaarwater areas. The flyers, aimed at Uber, Avanze, Bolt, Lift Club, and
Dept. of Health calls for extended alcohol restrictions in South Africa
The Department of Health will be recommending to the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet that South Africa remain on its current adjusted Alert Level 3 lockdown. This is according to Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, who was speaking to the media in an online briefing on Friday morning. Under the current lockdown rules, the