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Boeing sees T-7 as combat replacement for Northrop F-5 and Dassault Alpha Jet
Boeing believes a light-attack variant of its T-7 jet trainer could replace the world’s ageing fleets of Northrop F-5 and Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft. Boeing has long touted the “growth potential” of the T-7, noting that the trainer could be retrofitted with weapons, such as missiles or bombs, to serve as a combat aircraft.
Apple says don't close your MacBook with a camera cover on
If you're concerned about privacy and have a camera cover on your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you could damage your laptop's display by closing your notebook with that cover on, Apple said earlier this month on a support page on its site. The iPhone maker said closing your laptop with a camera cover
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaks ahead of expected Unpacked debut
Samsung sent out invites for its next (virtual) Unpacked event earlier this week. The Aug. 5 event is expected to feature a host of new devices, and a new leak seemingly gives us a peek at one of the new products set to be revealed. In a tweet Friday, noted leaker Evan Blass shared what
Google to restrict advertising of tracking technology, spyware
Google is changing its policies next month to restrict advertising for spyware and other unauthorized tracking technology. The change "will prohibit the promotion of products or services that are marketed or targeted with the express purpose of tracking or monitoring another person or their activities without their authorization," according to the company. The policy will
Alcohol Associations speak out after sale ban
Associations representing the alcohol industry are arguing that the new ban on liquor sales is not the answer to curbing COVID-19 infections. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the ban was back with immediate effect. He said that alcohol abuse placed massive pressure on the country's hospitals since the initial ban was lifted in June.
Eskom CEO: Higher risk of load shedding in 2020 – as 32km of boiler tubing removed from Medupi unit
While Eskom avoided load shedding on Thursday – after warning of high risk – its CEO warned that load shedding will be likelier over the next year. “There is increased risk of load shedding the next twelve months,” André de Ruyter said in an interview with The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk on
(SPONSORED) – Teaching and learning at Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology
The College is home to the School of Science (with four departments), the School of Engineering (with three departments) and the School of Computing (with two departments). Qualifications ranging from the level of higher certificates to doctoral degrees are offered through an open distance e-learning model. We offer a combination of career-oriented courses (usually associated
Statistics confirm major drop in tourism figures since SA lockdown began
Tourist arrivals fell by a third in March compared with February as the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic intensified around the world and South Africa implemented travel restrictions, according to the latest tourism statistics.Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke said: “Tourist arrivals in March fell by 36.2% year-on-year (y/y) and 33% month-on-month. Overseas tourist arrivals fell even more,
Australia's central bank sits tight as second-wave risks mount
AUSTRALIA'S central bank stayed on the policy sidelines on Tuesday despite a setback to the nation's successful run of Covid-19 containment damping the economy's otherwise improving prospects. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe kept the cash rate and three-year yield target unchanged at 0.25 per cent, as expected. Soaring job advertisements and retail
Drones, masks and apps: How African innovators keep economies hit by Covid-19 afloat
Ghanaian pilot Eric Acquah started a drone company in 2017 to spray crops with pesticides, but when coronavirus hit the West African country he found a new mission – saving lives. The company has used 20 drones to disinfect about 38 open-air markets in Ghana, spraying a couple of acres in minutes, a job that
Zoom Video launches new hardware as a service
Zoom Video Communications has launched a new hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) offering to help its enterprise customers scale video conference rooms and phones with budget-friendly hardware options and simple technology upgrades at an affordable, fixed monthly price. The new offering which will run on the ServiceNow platform will help enterprises deploy Zoom solutions with the hardware they
Edgars buyer only wants some stores – and a similar Jet deal is expected soon
The company which has committed to buying parts of Edgars will only take some of the chain’s stores as part of the deal, Edcon's CEO said on Tuesday. The rest will presumably be closed. The massively indebted Edcon, owner of Edgars and Jet, was in a battle for survival even before the coronavirus crisis. But
UK minister says Huawei must meet conditions for involvement in 5G network
China's Huawei has clear conditions to meet for Britain to continue to allow its involvement in the development of 5G telecoms infrastructure, Britain's health minister said on Sunday, after a report that the firm would be banned from the project. Officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing Huawei Technologies equipment in as little as
Old Mutual appoints new chief executive to replace axed Moyo
Old Mutual has appointed Iain Williamson as group chief executive, creating more certainty for the group following the protracted legal battle with his axed predecessor, Peter Moyo. Old Mutual, the 175-year-old African financial services group, on Friday appointed Williamson with immediate effect, bringing to an end an extensive search by the board. Old Mutual had
Investors circle as former cryptocurrency agency chief declared bankrupt
Willie Breedt, the alleged bitcoin and cryptocurrency scammer, has been declared bankrupt. News24 earlier reported around 2 000 investors in Breedt’s defunct company, VaultAge Solutions (VS), stand to lose around R227 million after promises by Breedt to pay out their investments and growth were not honoured. On Friday, one of the biggest investors, who entrusted
Power price increase threatens key sectors of economy
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) yesterday warned South Africa was on a path of de-industrialisation as current electricity price increases were not sustainable both for consumers and suppliers. Nhlanhla Gumede, the full-time member of the regulator, said the average cents per kilowatt-hour had jumped to 89.13 in 2017 from 17.91 in 2006
How much Edcon owes, and to whom
The list of Edcon’s secured creditors, published as part of the business rescue plan on Monday, reveals that a total of R3.7 billion is owed to more than 80 entities. The list of unsecured creditors is likely far larger (running to many more billions), but these businesses are either fourth or last in the queue,
Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit acquisition is getting closer scrutiny from EU regulators
Tongaat Hulett said on Thursday that the Namibian Competition Commission had given the sale of its sugar packaging and distribution business to Bokomo Namibia a go-ahead after the proposed transaction met all the suspensive conditions. This comes after the agriculture and agri-processing business entered into a sale agreement with Bokomo in November last year to
Barclays introducing own private banking services in SA
Barclays has announced it will offer private banking services to individuals in South Africa, following the granting of a licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This, it says, means Barclays plc bankers “will now be able to proactively reach out to and meet individuals in South Africa, to offer the advisory and discretionary
New Brakpan mall set to open in September 2021
Eateries like Mugg & Bean, Steers/Debonairs and Piccolo Family Kitchen are further attractions along with more specialty and unique food stores like Bella’s Market.More families are moving, or considering doing so, out of busy city metropolitans to lesser congested environments and suburbs, say many property experts. This trend is likely to be more prevalent since