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Apple's new iPhone SE shows it's finally starting to take Android seriously
As major Android competitors like Google and Samsung continue to offer lower-budget models, Apple is releasing the iPhone SE, which retails from $400 (R7,000) in the US. When Apple launched the iPhone 11 back in September, there was one specific aspect of the announcement that raised eyebrows: Apple had seemingly lowered the price of its
Global energy could plunge 6% this year – except for renewables
Energy demand could plunge 6% this year, the largest in 70 years in percentage terms and the largest ever in absolute terms, according to a Thursday report from the International Energy Agency. The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest shock the energy sector has seen since the second world war, and it could have a devastating
Tobacco association taking government to court over cigarette sales ban
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) is planning to take legal action against the government over the ban on the sale of cigarettes. The decision comes after cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana-Dlamini-Zuma's announcement on Wednesday evening that the sale of cigarettes would not be allowed under level 4 restrictions of the
EmergingEd, FireEye partner to deliver online cyber security training
Interactive virtual training courses make it easy for individuals and organisations to step up their cyber skills from home
Nokia reports strong growth in software and enterprise sales in Q1
Vendor sees improved margins as transformation and product cost reduction efforts take hold
HPE rolls out relief and support initiatives for partners impacted by COVID-19
Relief initiatives for partners in support of business continuity have been initiated in the wake of COVID-19
SA wine exports get green light again
Winemakers in South Africa have been pleading to the opening up of exports
CEC makes a $95,000 COVID-19 contribution in Zambia
CEC expects the test kits and reagents to be in the country within the next two weeks
Axiz, Remoteq provide security training
The alliance creates an opportunity for solution providers to deliver security assessments as a service
Boeing’s F-15 Qatar advanced jet completes successful first flight
90-minute flight demonstrates new fighter’s unmatched maneuverability and speed
ZCCM Gold invests $2.5m in Kasenseli gold mine project in Zambia
ZCCM-IH, recently setup ZCCM Gold to handle all gold mining and exploration activities in the landlocked country
China to help build $3bn coal power plant in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Rio Energy Ltd., a unit of RioZim Ltd., will build a 2,100MW thermal power plant with China Gezhouba Group Corp in northern Zimbabwe at a projected cost of $3bn, Rio Energy said. “CGGC will develop the project and assist with the fund raising,” Caleb Dengu, chairman of Rio Energy Ltd said last week. The
HPE Financial Services offers $2bn in financing and new programmes
Initiatives to help customers and partners weather COVID-19
Veeam unveils new Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure
New backup and recovery solution integrates with Azure functionality to help organisations move more applications and data to cloud
Boeing to cut staff by 10% amid coronavirus pandemic
Boeing will need to make even deeper reductions in areas that are most exposed to the condition
Airbus first-quarter profit plunges as coronavirus crisis starts to bite
Airbus has expanded furlough schemes by sending home 3,200 workers in Britain
Avaya launches Avaya Spaces Collaboration App in Kenya and Ghana
Unified communications and collaboration solutions vendor enables easy-to-deploy remote working in East and West Africa
Sassa to use WhatsApp registration process for $19 unemployment grants
The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has already tested a WhatsApp registration process for what is formally known as the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant system. Now some R2bn ($108.5m) a month may be paid out via simple online channels, for at least six months, in a major shift away from the cash
Edcon files for business relief fund to avoid liquidation
Edcon has announced that it will file for business rescue. The group says its board passed a resolution authorising it to file for business rescue in the next few days. The company says it has lost R2-billion in sales since the announcement of the nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. Edcon which owns the brands
Africa: Alone she must proceed
Nkosi Mfumu, an African-based legal and foreign policy expert, says with the world grappling with the coronavirus outbreak, it’s about time Africa awakens from the slumber and deliver on its inherent promise.