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Peugeot Citroen is bringing out five of its newest cars to South Africa
It has been reaffirmed by Peugeot Citroen South Africa that there will be launching five of its new Landtrek one-tonne bakkie in South Africa in the last of 2021, as one of five of its newest cars that are headed our way in the next year. The cars include the new 2008 compact SUV, as
Belinda Mapongwana appointed as chair at MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF)
MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF), established by Africa’s biggest mobile giant, MTN Group, has appointed attorney and businesswoman Belinda Mapongwana as its new chairperson. MTNZF said on Friday that Mapongwana had taken the reigns on Wednesday (September 16) as Sindi Mabaso-Koyana’s successor who was appointed on the MTN board as an independent non-executive director and chairperson
WhatsApp working on feature that lets you add contacts via QR codes
WhatsApp is currently working on a new feature that will allow users to create a new WhatsApp Web session using fingerprints and lets you add contacts by scanning their QR codes. According to WaBetaInfo, the online platform that tracks the upcoming updates and features on the instant messaging platform, this feature is under development and
Malema believes Andile Lungisa did nothing wrong, and he supports him
Julius Malema is throwing his weight behind his former fellow comrade Andile Lungisa and is rallying behind him after he reported to prison on Thursday, 17 September 2020, to begin serving his sentence for assault. Lungisa was an African National Congress (ANC) councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay spent his first night behind bars after he
Eskom urges South Africans to reduce electricity usage
After a few days of silence, Eskom is back, and is serving us notice again. Unfortunately, the embattled power supplier has dropped an ominous announcement on Thursday 17 September that hints that we haven’t seen the last of load shedding just yet. While they said that there is no load shedding scheduled for either Thursday
Bugatti set to change brands, moving from VW to Rimac
It is said that VW Group is on the verge of offloading Bugatti to Croatian electromobility powerhouse Rimac Automobili. Bugatti – the luxury brand best known for today's 16-cylinder hyper cars and its pre-WWII automotive masterpieces – will likely be transferred to Rimac via Porsche, in exchange for a bigger share in Europe's answer to
iOS 14 has finally landed, and this is what you need to know
The iOS 14 has been launched and an update has rolled out globally for everyone on Wednesday. A list of compatible iPhone devices have been included below. Basically, if you have iOS13, you’d be able to install iOS 14. The new iOS 14 update will be available to download as an over-the-air update for the
(SPONSORED) Would you like to study at UNISA’s College of Human Sciences?
Would you like to study at UNISA’s College of Human Sciences? If yes, then an application is the first step towards completing a qualification at UNISA. You cannot register in the first semester of an academic year if you have not applied to study and been approved during the previous year’s application phase. Information about
Sony cuts PlayStation 5 forecast by 4 million due to chip distress
Sony Corp. has cut its estimated PlayStation 5 production for this fiscal year by 4 million units, down to around 11 million, following production issues with its custom-designed system-on-chip for the new console, according to trusted sources. The Tokyo-based electronics giant in July boosted orders with suppliers in anticipation of heightened demand for gaming in
AT&T CEO wants you to consume ads in exchange for a slightly cheaper phone plan
AT&T is mulling offering wireless phone plans that would be subsidized in part by ads, CEO John Stankey said in an interview with Reuters. “I believe there’s a segment of our customer base where given a choice, they would take some load of advertising for a $5 or $10 reduction in their mobile bill,” Stankey
Aisha Pandor selected as key speaker at SA Innovation Summit 2020
The largest startup event in Africa, the SA Innovation Summit is set to take place virtually from 30 September – 1 October 2020 due to the Covid-19 social distancing rules. The SAIS Virtual 365 Edition will be a space to share experiences, think, create, learn and do. At its heart is the tech entrepreneur and
Meet Thandiwe Mlauli, the first independent Black woman to build an animation studio in South Africa
Studio Yezi, an animation studio founded by Thandiwe Mlauli, officially announced their first development – South Africa’s first independently produced and women-led afro-animation which will see Thandiwe as producer, director and showrunner. The production, titled SOLA will comprise of a series and short film based on the series. Per the company’s official site, “Studio Yezi is a development and animation studio based
Bidvest delivers credible performance
incoming CEO Mpumi Madisa will take the reins as Bidvest's group recovers from the impact of Covid-19. Bidvest says its services businesses provided a defensive underpin to its full-year results as Covid-19 added to the headwinds presented by an already constrained local economy. It has prepared for the fragile operating environment that it expects to
(SPONSORED) – These are some of the most exciting South African inventions and innovations
It is no secret that most universities such as UNISA’s college of science, engineering and technology are working tirelessly overnight to make sure that South Africa’s Tech and Science industry remains on par and on top of the world by producing the best graduates within their curriculums. It is also no secret that South Africa
Zipline and Walmart to launch drone deliveries of health and wellness products
Zipline is partnering with Walmart for a new drone delivery operation in the US, the companies announced. The program is for on-demand deliveries of health and wellness products and will begin in a trial early next year near Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Zipline’s launch and release system allows for on-demand delivery in less than
Sasfin to report a loss due to provisions
The bank and financial services group says it has focused on ensuring a strong balance sheet to withstand further shocks to the economy. Sasfin will report a full-year loss after it increased provisions for credit impairments and the value of its private equity investments fell. It says already weak economic conditions were exacerbated by Covid-19
Afrox cushioned by stable healthcare demand
Afrox, the gases and welding products group, has reported lower volumes after sales were impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown. Afrox has reported a fall in first-half revenue and earnings after the Covid-19 lockdown restricted sales and it paid more to source liquified petroleum gas (LPG) due to the shutdown of local refineries. However, the gases
Anglo sees positive return to De Beers
The diamond producer has reported a recovery in demand for diamonds as sentiment improves and lockdown conditions ease. De Beers says it's seeing an early recovery in demand for its diamonds after a Covid-19-induced slump in sales. The resumption of weddings may also be behind the renewed buying. The Anglo American subsidiary sold diamonds worth
Two local wines receive a rare perfect score from a top UK critic
A top UK wine writer has given two South African wines – a red and a white wine – the highest possible score. Tim Atkin is an award-winning wine correspondent for The Observer, also writes for the Economist and is a regular BBC presenter on wine. He is co-chairman of the London-based International Wine Challenge,
Google to filter search suggestions that might seem political — even if they’re true
Google has sometimes gotten in trouble for the phrases that automatically appear when you’re trying to type in a new search. Even if some of them make for amusing celebrity interviews, others have sometimes steered users toward problematic concepts and fake news in addition to harmless things like movie and video game spoilers. The suggestions