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More and more Android users ae switching to Apple
A high number of Android smartphone users switched to iPhones between April and June 2021, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company’s Q3 2021 earnings report call on Wednesday. The Cupertino giant reported above expected numbers during the last quarter, with revenue increasing 36% year-over-year to $81.4 billion and profits surging 93% to $21.7 billion. Although
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa opens application for the 2021 cohort
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa program is officially open for application for the 2021 cohort. The U.S. Embassy in South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) are once again partnering to implement the 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa program. Currently in its third year, another 125 participants will be selected nationwide for the 2021
Blackberry branded smartphones are back
The next BlackBerry-branded smartphone will launch in 2021, and licensed manufacturer OnwardMobility has launched a waiting list for the next device. BlackBerry and OnwardMobility first announced their partnership last year, promising to launch a new 5G smartphone with a physical keyboard. It will be powered by Google’s Android operating system. This came after TCL Communications said it
Must have gadgets in 2021
Syng Cell Alpha speaker This spherical speaker has definitely caught our attention. Syng is founded by a former Apple designer, who says that this is the world’s first ‘triphonic’ speaker, which means it uses three speakers to build sound that fills your room in a more ‘accurate’ way.This doesn’t sound totally barmy, but we’ll have
Protecting yourself against card fraud
The number of debit card fraud has increased over the years and as a results financial institutions are advising consumers to rather opt for credit card option. Unfortunately, it’s not everyone that can qualify for a credit card in South Africa. When it comes to protecting yourself from debit card fraud, the best offense is
Top technology hubs in Africa
Technology has become a very immense part of our lives, transforming our habits and daily routines of our work as well as our personal lives. At this rate most technology companies are feeling the pressure of having to constantly innovate and compete with other companies. As the need for great tech talent progressively increases new
Technology Trends in 2021
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been making waves for the passed decade but even in 2021 it continues to be one of the new technology trends because its notable effects on how we live, work and play are only in the early stages. AI is known for its
Mango Airlines briefly suspends flights due to outstanding payment
South African Airways (SAA) subsidiary Mango Airlines temporarily suspended all flights and services on Tuesday until further notice due to outstanding payments to Air Traffic Navigation Services, Mango acting CEO William Ndlovu said. “Senior management and our shareholder are locked-in in emergency discussions to find an amicable solution to this impasse,” Ndlovu said in a
Vodacom, Nokia test superfast optical network for 5G
Vodacom said on Monday that, working with telecommunications equipment supplier Nokia, it has been able to achieve the “highest transmission rates across a live optical network in Africa”. The field trial is aimed at “transforming” Vodacom’s national fibre-optic network infrastructure while reducing operating expenses, the operator said. Using a chipset from Nokia called Photonic Service Engine
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 images leaked
Details about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Duo 2 has been leaked in a video recently posted to YouTube. The second version of the company’s booklet-style dual-screen smartphone is expected to be released in September or October. Although the source of the images — Tech Rat — seems questionable, Windows Central’s Zac Bowden has claimed that the photos are
South Africa’s Yoco raises R1.2-billion in major funding round
South African payments company Yoco has raised US$83-million (about R1.2-billion) from top investors in a series-C funding round as demand grows among small businesses for its digital payments tools. The latest investment brings the total funds raised by Yoco to $107-million (R1.6-billion at the time of writing), and the money will be used to “accelerate
Top African regions set to become leading startup and investment hubs
On the back of Cape Town being recognised as the tech capital of Africa, topping international rankings for foreign direct investment strategy, Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC – investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses – says several other African cities are quickly emerging as leading startup and investment hubs to watch. “Startups in Nigeria,
How to ace your next interview
Interviews are pivotal part of your recruitment process; they are the final seal that determines if you’d get the job. As I often tell undergraduates and recent graduates, if you get to an interview stage, it means you are good enough for the job, you just must demonstrate how good you are. The tips below
Agriculture: Lagos to empower to 3000 farmers in poultry, fisheries and piggery
Lagos State Government announced that it plans to empower 3,000 agripreneurs in the state engaging in artisanal fisheries, poultry and piggery value chains through the 2021 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Activation Programme on July 29. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, in a statement on Sunday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. What the Commissioner
Mango Airlines to be placed into business rescue
SAA interim chief executive Thomas Kgokolo said Mango Airlines, the low-cost arm of state-owned South African Airways (SAA), will be placed into business rescue. Mango Airlines, trading as Mango, is based at OR Tambo International Airport and is a whole-owned subsidiary of SAA. Mango was launched in October 2006, and the first commercial flight took
SUMMARY: Everything you need to know as South Africa moves to adjusted Alert Level 3
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced South Africa will move from Level 4 COVID-19 restrictions to adjusted Level 3 on Sunday. "My fellow South Africans, since I last addressed you 14 days ago, we have been fighting a battle on two fronts – the first against the deadly coronavirus, the second against the actions of those who
MacBook Air with 13-inch Mini LED display reportedly on the way for 2022
Apple plans to announce a redesigned MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch Mini LED display in the middle of 2022, according to a new investor note from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo seen by 9to5Mac and MacRumors. The prediction is in line with Kuo’s previous reports, but offers a more specific timeframe. It also suggests the
Welcome to Stage 2 load-shedding and Level 4 lockdown
Eskom announced that stage 2 load-shedding would be implemented from 16:00 until 21:00 tonight due to a shortage of generation capacity. “Eskom regrets to inform the public that due to shortage of generation capacity, coupled with the severely cold weather in parts of the country, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented,” the power utility stated
Uber acquires trucking company for R33 billion
Uber will acquire Transplace, a logistics company owned by TPG Capital, for $2.25 billion in the company’s biggest bet on the trucking business. The deal is designed to help Uber’s freight arm break even more quickly, the San Francisco-based company said in a statement. Uber Freight will turn its first adjusted earnings before interest, taxes
Sipho Maseko steps down as Telkom CEO
Sipho Maseko is stepping down as CEO of the partially state-owned telecommunications group Telkom after nine years in the job. He will depart on 30 June 2022. “The process to appoint a successor is well under way and a group CEO-designate will be announced in the not-too-distant future. Sipho would, for the remainder of his