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Gauteng traffic grinds to a halt as taxi operators strike
A provincial taxi strike in Gauteng has disrupted the flow of Monday morning traffic as minibuses refuse to carry commuters and blockade major roadways. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has made good on its promise to ‘shutdown’ services in Gauteng despite Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula’s fervent pleas for calm. The latest strike action
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10 Women in Science and Tech Who Should Be Household Names
In a field where men dominate the most, these 10 women in science and tech are hardly recognized nor given credit where it's due. And although Business Tech Africa is owned by women, and women have been key figures in every part of scientific and technological progress, men’s narratives still dominate. Men still hold more STEM jobs.
Leaked Apple iOS 14 software allegedly sold on the black market in China
Apple is generally secretive about leaks, be its software updates or renders of upcoming iPhones. So how does one explain the leaks regarding features of iOS 14, months prior to when the update is due? Secrets can, apparently, be bought for a price. According to the website Motherboard, the leak can be traced to someone
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's R14 billion payday is under threat by the Covid-19 shutdown he criticises
There's a twist to Elon Musk's repeated calls to reopen America: He is on the verge of a $750 million (around R14 billion) payday, which might not happen if Tesla's factories stay closed. On Tesla's first-quarter earnings call Wednesday evening, the billionaire said the shutdown of the company's main Fremont, California, plant "should be identified
Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox
Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, accelerating its efforts when it comes to self-driving vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported. Alphabet, Uber, Tesla and major carmakers have been investing in technology that eliminates the need for humans to navigate vehicles. Amazon has its own team in the race and is said to
Administrators deny SAA set to resume flying
There’s confusion at the embattled national carrier as Business Rescue Practitioners say South African Airways may not resume flights next month. Business Rescue Practitioners say South African Airways may not resume flights next month. This after the airline released a statement incorrectly suggesting that domestic services will resume by mid-June. SAA was placed under business
Restaurants demand govt explains why they must remain shut – as mosques, churches can open doors
Restaurants are demanding an explanation from government on why they should remain shut while South African places of worship, such as mosques and churches, can reopen during lockdown Level 3 on 1 June. Restaurant owners contend that their premises offer low risk of Covid-19 infection, given strict new protocols that are being introduced. On average,
South Africa prepares for Lockdown Level 3: What you will be allowed to do and what you won't
As the country prepares to move to level 3 lockdown next week, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday warned that things were about to get worse. Ramaphosa said Level 3 will see the national curfew removed. He said details of the new regulations will be made available when discussions have been concluded. Ramaphosa, however, said that areas in
Gwede Mantashe orders mining companies to withdraw retrenchment letters
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said he has ordered employers in the sector to withdraw retrenchment letters on Tuesday. "During the lockdown, I called four mines to the department head office that were issuing Section 189(s) and I said to them that they can't use a lockdown period for Section 189, go and
Nedbank has a new banking app called Avo that lets you buy groceries, and search for a locksmith
The ongoing struggle between banks for app supremacy took an unusual twist this week with Nedbank’s announcement of a new app called Avo. The company is calling Avo a "super app", because its acts more like a platform than a traditional app. Its functions include online shopping and grocery orders, topping up home entertainment options
After sales support, the feather in any business’ cap
Different purchases are made in a lifetime – some are small and on a daily basis, and others are large, perhaps only made once or twice. With the smaller purchases such as grocery shopping there is not much need for a high level of interaction with the supermarket staff. However, when it comes to making
The importance of torque wrenches in tight spaces
So often, an easy repair can become more complex when something doesn’t go as planned. A loose wire, a stripped screw, and a too tight bolt in a very inconvenient location can cause you to take more time to finish the job. These issues usually only come to light just as you are finding your
5G in SA is now cheaper than its closest 4G rival – but you have to live in the right place
Superfast 5G service is now available in various cities across South Africa from two different providers. And if you are thinking of switching from fibre or 4G LTE, our numbers say you can end up saving money, as long as you live in the right spot. Right now your 5G choices are limited to two
Facebook, MTN and others are planning a massive undersea cable to connect the whole of Africa to the internet
A consortium of Facebook, MTN, Vodafone and others have just announced plans for Africa's largest undersea cable – which should lower data prices. The massive 2Africa cable is expected to go live in 2023 or 2024. It is being built by the consortium which also includes China Mobile and Orange. It is the world’s first
Here's how to apply for the R350 Sassa Covid-19 grant via the web
The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) has a web platform – which is, testing suggests, not yet faltering under heavy load – for applications for the R350-per-month temporary Covid-19 grant. As long as you know the correct web address to use. Sassa officially started taking applications after noon on Monday, but its platforms have been
Here's how to Shazam a song on Snapchat
While Shazam exists as its own app to recognise music, you can also use the service within Snapchat as well. If there's a song playing nearby that you don't know, you can use Snapchat'sShazam feature to quickly learn the title and artist. You'll then have the option to view it in Apple Music or Spotify.
Eskom to restrict power supply in Gauteng
Eskom will be implementing electricity supply restrictions in some residential areas in Gauteng. The utility says this is to safeguard its assets. It says there is a high demand for electricity during peak hours in the morning and evening. Restrictions will be done on a rotational basis. Eskom previously said there would be no load-shedding
COVID-19: Ramaphosa orders for the release of 19,000 prisoners
Just under 19,000 prisoners will be released on parole as part of efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 in prisons. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the release of inmates from areas that are at high risk of COVID-19. The parole only applies to low-risk prisoners who would've applied for parole in the last five
A massive renewable energy scheme in Australia has been recommended for environmental approval
A vast renewable energy scheme has been recommended for environmental approval by Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The Asian Renewable Energy Hub is a planned development in the East Pilbara area of Western Australia. Set to cover 6,500 square kilometers of land, it’s envisaged that the project will produce as much as 15 gigawatts