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Mr Price Group's e-commerce sales sky rocket as online shopping habits persist!
Clothing and homeware retail giant, Mr Price Group has reported a 64.1% increase in online sales in the 53 weeks ended 3 April 2021, with the same figure from its core apparel and sports brands more than doubling in the same period. “The group’s calculated investment into its online offering over the past nine years
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro to launch in 2022 with a focus on fitness tracking
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro will launch next year, following the release of an updated pair of standard AirPods this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The new AirPods Pro will reportedly feature upgraded motion sensors to allow for fitness tracking, while the entry-level AirPods will have an updated design similar to the Pro
Trace launches free online vocational training platform in South Africa
According to statistics, the future success of South Africa lies to a large degree in its ability to hone the skills and talents of its ever-growing youth population. However, some argue that the current education system in the country and Africa as a continent uses outdated methods and is not preparing children for the future.
Boeing to pay $17M to settle 737 jet production issues
Federal officials say Boeing will pay at least $17 million and take steps to fix production problems on its 737 jets including the Max. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that the settlement covers the installation of unapproved sensors and other parts on some Boeing 737 NG and 737 Max planes built between 2015 and
Vodacom launches new Nokia to connect the elderly and disabled to a more inclusive digital society
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day observed on 20 May, Vodacom is launching the Nokia 2720 – a smartphone designed to provide greater access for senior citizens, people living with disabilities and those who experience other communication barriers. “For more than two decades, Vodacom has been addressing the need for more inclusive technologies by providing
E-tolls have not officially been scrapped
E-tolls have not officially been scrapped — at least not for now. This is despite Gauteng transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo stating during a radio interview on Thursday that e-tolls are “being scrapped”. Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said during a post-cabinet meeting media briefing on Thursday that a decision on the future of
6 major challenges while developing an ECommerce mobile app
The global coronavirus pandemic and the continuous advancement in technology have pushed more people to rely on using their smartphones and other electronic gadgets for various activities. With everyone urged to stay at home and limit direct, physical interaction with others, people these days no longer just use their mobile phones for communication but for
Google to use patient data to develop healthcare algorithms for hospital chain
Google has made a deal for access to patient records from HCA, which which operates 181 hospitals and more than 2,000 healthcare sites in 21 states, so the tech company can develop healthcare algorithms, The Wall Street Journal reports. Google will store anonymized data from patient health records and internet-connected medical devices. That data will
Facebook, Instagram to let users hide likes on posts
Facebook’s photo-sharing app Instagram is launching the option for users globally to hide like counts on posts and the change will soon roll out on Facebook, after years of tests focused on lessening the pressure of using their services. Instagram users will be able to hide like counts on all posts in their feed and on
Andy Jassy to step in as Amazon’s CEO
Andy Jassy will officially become the CEO of Amazon on July 5th, the company announced at a shareholder meeting on Wednesday. The company picked that date because it marks 27 years to the day that Amazon was incorporated, according to reporters who transcribed remarks from outgoing CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon announced that Jassy, who is
The benefits of consulting an insurance broker for cover suited for you
27 May 2021 – These days the insurance industry is filled with countless insurance options that make it difficult to know just what is right for you and why. Fortunately, using an insurance broker helps you to navigate through these options with an overview of the products and the one best tailored for you and your
WATCH: 15 Modern farming technologies that are NEXT LEVEL
Modern farming means farming with the help of new and advanced techniques and technology. That means farming with the facilities of modern science and technologies. Using science and technologies in farming increase total productions. Farming is the cultivation of domestic animals, fish, birds, plants, crop etc. for the purpose of food, cloth and other products
South African Reserve Bank to study use of digital currency
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is studying the benefits of issuing a digital currency for general retail purposes, it said on Tuesday, in line with several other central banks. A central bank digital currency, or CBDC, is a form of electronic cash linked to the sovereign currency on a one-to-one basis, with its value
SA’s sectional title property market on the rise
Sectional title units are witnessing a renewed rising trend, accounting for 29.3% of total homes sold by the end of 2020. This staggering rise follows a falloff in housing sales, following the hard Covid-19 lockdown in the first half of the year, says Pam Golding Properties senior research analyst, Sandra Gordon. “The slowdown in 2020
Google now lets you password-protect the page that shows all your searches
Google has added a way to put a password on your Web and Activity page, which shows all your activity from across Google services, including your searches, YouTube watch history, and Google assistant queries (via Android Police). Without the verification, anyone who picks up a device you’re logged into could see that activity. To activate
Huawei founder says company should dodge sanctions by pivoting to software: report
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei has reportedly urged the Chinese tech giant’s staff to turn the company into a major software force as a way to alleviate the impact of devastating US sanctions. In an internal memo viewed by Reuters, Ren says that Huawei should focus on software because the industry is “outside of
SA Post Office fights courier firms to retain monopoly on delivering small parcels
The South African Post Office is heading to court to block courier companies from delivering packages weighing 1kg and less. In a ruling handed down in late 2019, communications regulator Icasa found that PostNet had contravened the Postal Services Act by transporting and delivering such packages. As the only operator of this kind in South Africa,
Dis-Chem reinstates dividends after reporting a solid rise in full-year earnings
Dis-Chem has reinstated its dividend after reporting a solid rise in full-year earnings despite its financial year coinciding with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which had mixed fortunes for the discount pharmacy and healthcare group. Although it was an essential service provider and allowed to trade throughout the year, it says the various regulations
These are the offshore investment options for South Africans
It’s widely acknowledged that investing in shares is one of the most effective ways of achieving long-term financial returns and maximising your chances of growing your wealth. While the South African stock market is among the most advanced and efficient in the world, the stocks available to investors make up just 1% of the total
Absa in talks to sell asset management unit to Sanlam
Absa Group is in talks to sell part or all of its asset-management business to Africa’s largest insurer, a deal that could create a firm with more than R900 billion ($65 billion) in assets, according to people familiar with the matter. South Africa’s third-largest lender is in discussions with both Sanlam Ltd. and partner African