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Microsoft PowerPoint can now help you practice presentations almost anywhere — no humans required
Microsoft’s Presenter Coach, which helps you practice presentations, has been available on the web version of PowerPoint for a while now, but it’s finally coming to the desktop and mobile versions of the app. According to Microsoft, the feature will now be available on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and, of course, the web. PowerPoint Presenter
Rain set to roll out 2 000 5G towers as valuation hits R17.1-billion
Rain, the first operator in South Africa to deploy a commercial 5G network, plans ultimately to roll out 2 000 5G high sites across South Africa’s main urban centres, although there is no timeframe for the build. This was disclosed in shareholder African Rainbow Capital Investments’ interim financial results for the six months to 31 December 2020,
Remgro held back by FirstRand, Mediclinic
Remgro will report a sharp decline in first-half earnings, mostly as a result of its investments in FirstRand and Mediclinic. It says its performance has also been skewed by Covid-19, which had a significant impact over the six months to end-December. Remgro has a broad portfolio of investments that span the economy, which also include
OUTsurance cushions RMI
Rand Merchant Investments (RMI) says the first half of its 2021 financial year continued to be dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic, with corresponding economic uncertainty and market volatility. However, it says it showed some resilience under the challenging circumstances, supported by its OUTsurance subsidiary. The financial services investment holding company also owns stakes in listed
Boeing tests Dreamliner cockpit windows amid expanding search for flaws
Boeing is scrutinizing the flight-deck windows of some of its 787 Dreamliners as the planemaker expands its search for potential manufacturing flaws that have delayed deliveries of its marquee jetliner, according to people briefed on the matter. Boeing has been testing the cockpit windows in a limited batch of aircraft after learning that a supplier
Shoprite challenges Pick n Pay in launching a mobile data and voice service
Pick n Pay can expect some competition from rival Shoprite when it comes to offering a mobile data and voice service. Speaking at the group’s results for the 26 weeks to end-December, CEO Pieter Engelbrecht on Tuesday said Africa’s largest retailer plans to operate its own mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO. He said this move
Shoprite to secure its own Covid-19 vaccines
While South Africa is likely to miss its target of vaccinating as many as 1.5 million people against the coronavirus by the end of March, Shoprite is willing to step up and help cover the huge gap in that regard. The country started the inoculation of health-care workers last month but seems to be failing
Why Ghana will no longer sell cocoa to Switzerland
A year ago, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo became the first African leader to be invited in about 60 years on a state visit to Switzerland. But his visit may not have gone as his host would wish as he announced that his country will soon end the process of selling raw materials to trade partners
Samsung says it might not be able to ship Galaxy Note phones this year
Samsung has warned that it might not be able to ship a Galaxy Note phone in 2021 after all, citing difficulties in launching two flagship phones in one year, in comments at its annual shareholders meeting reported on by Bloomberg. “[The] Note series is positioned as a high-end model in our business portfolio,” said mobile
Apple Maps updated with COVID-19 vaccination locations
Apple announced yesterday that Apple Maps has been updated with vaccine locations from VaccineFinder, a site run by Boston Children’s Hospital that provides information on vaccine eligibility and availability. People can search for nearby vaccination sites in Apple Maps or ask Siri, “Where can I get a COVID vaccination?” Over 20,000 locations are now listed, with more
Minimum wages and paid vacation for Uber drivers in the UK – court rules
Uber will classify around 70,000 drivers in the UK as workers and give them some benefits after losing an appeal at the Supreme Court level in February, following a years-long legal battle over their employment status. Drivers will still not be considered full-time employees, but they will receive a minimum wage, holiday time, and will
Mr Price scoops deal to buy Yuppiechef for R460 million
Durban-headquartered retail group Mr Price said on Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy 100% of Yuppiechef, an “omnichannel” retail business focused on kitchenware, for about R470-million in cash. The business has two primary operations: Yuppiechef Online, the retail division comprising the online platform and seven stores, as well as a wholesale division, which
Pick n Pay signs a memorandum of agreement with the Competition Commission to cap some prices on items
Push came to shove for one of SA's leading retail outlets Pick n Pay after it was called out for unfair pricing on some of their items. The retailer has now signed a memorandum of agreement with the Competition Commission to cap its gross profit margin on garlic and ginger, amid investigations into alleged price
India set to move forward with a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency
India wants to put a ban on cryptocurrencies. According to Reuters, the country’s legislature will introduce a bill that criminalizes trading, mining, issuing, transferring, or possessing cryptocurrency. The bill is likely to pass if it’s introduced, giving India some of the world’s strictest digital currency laws. Under the plan, people who own these digital assets
Exxaro’s climate change efforts have received a 4/4 TPI ranking
Tuesday, 16 March, Johannesburg – Exxaro Resources has received a Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) ranking of 4/4. This high score reflects the company’s commitment to managing greenhouse gas emissions and indicates to stakeholders and investors that Exxaro is in an excellent position to benefit from opportunities presented by the low-carbon transition. What is the TPI ranking? Started in
IoT solutions set to significantly improve water infrastructure challenges
A suite of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are being rolled out and others are under development to address the many issues facing existing water supply infrastructure around the world. A critical issue that can be improved with the use of the technology is mitigating water loss, delivering enhanced water storage solutions, as well as
Motsepe Foundation's agricultural development project working towards sustainable land reform
Sustainable agricultural development and land reform is hobbled because of the challenge in acquiring and providing title deeds and other land security, which makes it difficult for banking and other financial institutions to partner, co-fund and finance agriculture and land reform projects, the Motsepe Foundation says. The Motsepe Foundation has provided more than R600-million in
MTN Nigeria acquires an additional 10 megahertz of spectrum
MTN Nigeria said on Friday that it had acquired an additional 10 megahertz of spectrum in the 800MHz band from Intercellular Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission had approved the transaction and reassigned the frequency, it said. The extra spectrum will help underpin its data network and telecoms coverage in the country as it continues growing
Google to face lawsuit for collecting personal data even if users put privacy controls in place
A judge in California ruled Friday that Google has to face a class action lawsuit that claims the search giant secretly collects data from users even when they’re using its private “Incognito” mode, Bloomberg reported. Three users filed a complaint last June alleging Google has a “pervasive data tracking business,” and its tracking persists even
Vodacom Business enables businesses to digitize their Supply Chain Network
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create significant challenges for the manufacturing and retail industry globally, the need for a resilient and agile supply chain network has never been greater. Vodacom Business has developed various digital solutions to help businesses achieve a true connected supply chain network to help improve efficiencies and withstand disruption and