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Technology should serve society
As technology becomes an ever more integral part of the mining sector, mining stakeholders are coming to understand something quite profound about the role of technology in our sector, and in our society at large. Technology must serve humanity. For us at Barloworld Equipment, this has also led to some interesting insights. While we are
Kids can be model digital citizens this Safer Internet Day
Discussions around children’s online safety have slowly moved to the fore in recent months. Just last week, the CEOs of Meta, X, Snap, Discord and TikTok were quizzed by a US Senate Judiciary Committee about this very issue. The 21 senators were highly critical of the social media platforms and accused the owners of failing to protect
From Cap and Gown to Content Crown: Embracing the Creator Economy as a Graduate
In the dynamic landscape of the modern job market, the Creator Economy has emerged as a powerhouse, offering graduates the unprecedented opportunity to shape their own futures. Among the various avenues within this thriving ecosystem, a career in content marketing stands out as a dynamic and rewarding field. Natalie Druion explores the journey of content
Sungrow Ensures Peace of Mind for South African Homes
Mzansi can now enjoy unprecedented peace of mind as Sungrow, a symbol of reliability in the nation's energy sector, shines a light on its innovative power optimizer technology, designed to safeguard homes across the country. In a world where safety is paramount, Sungrow's power optimizer technology stands as a testament to its commitment to ensuring
Insights for online traders based on the 3 biggest market trends for 2024
The world of online trading has changed indelibly from what it was in recent history. Several technological innovations, driven by major societal shifts have changed the way people approach and think about important topics such as financial freedom, risk and return, and how success is defined as an investor. Keeping abreast of these developments and
Parts manager negotiates road works in her journey to the top
Auto industry veteran Dayle Walker knows a thing or two about crashing and getting patched up again. No matter what challenges life throws at her, she finds a way to stay the course and come out all polished on the other side. This year she is celebrating her 37th year in the sector and her
HONOR Unveils Cutting-Edge HONOR Falcon Camera System on HONOR Magic6 Pro
As the MWC 2024 approaches, HONOR is gearing up for its participation by announcing the latest advancement in its camera technology with the introduction of the HONOR Falcon Camera System on the upcoming HONOR Magic6 Series. Boasting powerful hardware specifications and an enhanced camera system, this innovation marks a significant leap forward in mobile photography.
Eight ways to ensure a data protection & ransomware recovery plan
Ransomware attacks have been worryingly increasing and causing significant damage to businesses in recent years. They target critical data and render it inaccessible to owners until a ransom is paid. In many cases, even after payment, the data is not restored and the perpetrators continue to hold it hostage. Therefore, the best way to protect
Global tech industry initiating some layoffs
The tech industry has initiated 2024 with a new round of job cuts, further trimming its workforce following extensive layoffs in the previous year. Layoffs.fyi, a startup monitoring job cuts in the tech sector since the pandemic, reports that approximately 32,000 tech workers have lost their jobs this year. Snap recently joined the trend by
Tunisia looking to borrow billions from its Central Bank
Cash-strapped Tunisia is considering an unexpected move to borrow billions from its central bank to address budget deficits and as well as its economic crisis. In a closed-door emergency meeting, the parliament's finance committee reviewed the government's request to borrow funds after revising laws aimed at ensuring the central bank's autonomy. The move, seeking to
Former Tesla executive now leading Ford skunkworks project to develop low-cost EV
Former Tesla and Ford Advanced EV development executive, Alan Clarke, is heading a Ford skunkworks initiative aimed at creating an affordable electric vehicle (EV), according to information obtained by TechCrunch. Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned the existence of a "skunkworks" team during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, emphasizing the goal of developing a low-cost
Court orders Vodacom to compensate Nkosana Makate for the invention of ‘please call me’
The legal battle that has been taking place for almost two decades between Vodacom Group and its former employee, Nkosana Makate, remains unresolved. The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected Vodacom's application for leave to appeal, upholding a prior high court ruling. The court has mandated Vodacom's CEO, Shameel Joosub, to extend a new compensation
CIPS re-recogised by South Africa’s highest qualifications oversight body
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country’s highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of approval for CIPS as a professional, credible and legitimate procurement and supply training organisation operating in South Africa The accolade is
Logitech First to Transition Video Collaboration Portfolio to Recycled Plastic
Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) has announced that all video collaboration devices that run on the CollabOS operating system will now be manufactured with next-life plastics. This move will help enterprise customers support their sustainability objectives. Efforts to reduce negative environmental impact have rapidly become a business imperative. In a recent survey by analyst firm
Seriti Resources builds South Africa’s biggest wind farm
The South African coal producer, Seriti Resources has initiated the construction of the country's largest wind farm, signaling the mining industry's move to reduce dependence on Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the troubled state-owned power utility. As South Africa aims to move towards cleaner energy sources, it confronts the challenge of supporting communities reliant on coal
MultiChoice turns offer price from Canal+
MultiChoice has rejected Canal+'s offer to acquire the company at R105 per share, stating that it significantly undervalues the company. Canal+ submitted a non-binding offer to the MultiChoice board, which proposed a cash consideration of R105.00 per MultiChoice ordinary share, representing a 40% premium to MultiChoice's closing share price on January 31, 2024. Canal+'s
Starship Technologies raises $90M in funding
Starship Technologies, the pioneer in sidewalk delivery robot services based in Estonia, has secured $90 million in funding to scale up its operations during challenges faced by similar services. The investment round is co-led by Plural and Iconical, both previous backers. This brings Starship's total funding to $230 million, with support from NordicNinja, European Investment
Mastercard acquires minority stake in MTN’s fintech business
Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake valued at up to $200 million (approximately R3.8 billion) in MTN Group Fintech, the financial technology arm of the telecommunications operator MTN Group. With this investment, MTN Group Fintech is now valued at $5.2 billion (almost R100 billion) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The
Snap lets go of over 500 employees
Snap Inc. is set to trim its global workforce by almost 10%, following the trend of several tech companies implementing layoffs since the beginning of the year. The company revealed that these cuts aim to optimize its business focus on key priorities. In a filing on Monday, Snap mentioned a reorganization to reduce hierarchy and
Saving Power Can Empower Your Business
Cape Town’s most successful inner city business owners are heeding the call to conserve power for the continued prosperity of the city’s vital central business district. Leading property developers, world-renowned restaurateurs and established merchants have given their full backing to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) “Switch on to Switching Off” campaign, which encourages