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Eskom to increase electricity tariffs by 15%
While South Africans are still trying to come to terms with the unexpected power outage announcements, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) added to their woes by agreeing to Eskom increasing its tariff by over 15% for the 2021/22 financial year. The agreement between Nersa and Eskom came after the power utility won
FNB launches a new no monthly account fees digital account for Stokvels
FNB has launched a new no monthly account fees digital account for Stokvels to better manage their administration, deposits and distribution of funds using its award-winning digital channels. The account allows Stokvels to start earning interest from just one Rand. Stokvels using the account will get an opportunity to also buy Funeral cover on behalf of
FlySafair launches new Mobile App, as Airlines face recovery
The ravages of COVID-19 on the aviation and tourism industry are well documented. Local Low-Cost Airline FlySafair, has just launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa’s second wave, and adjust to travel in the New Normal. “We’ve been crafting an app for a while and now seemed like a
New Samsung laptops rumored to include OLED screens and S Pen support
Samsung has a pair of new laptops in development — the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 — which include OLED displays and will be compatible with the company’s S Pen stylus, SamMobile reports. The Galaxy Book Pro 360 is said to also be available with 5G connectivity. The laptops were first revealed
Trend Forward launches the largest interactive virtual retail showrooms in SA
Design thinking business consultancy, Trend Forward has announced that it has released one of the largest interactive virtual showrooms in South Africa. The brand has created realistic 3D environments that can be viewed on any device, as well as with VR goggles. According to Trend Forward, disruptive times require innovative solutions. The brand says that
Shoprite dropped close to 22% in sales during alcohol ban
Shoprite's sales have been held back by the latest bans on alcohol. But the supermarket giant will still report a big rise in first-half earnings. In an operational update for the six months to end-December, Shoprite reported a 4.7% increase in total sales to R83.4 billion. However, stripping out a close to 22% decline in
South African Airways interim board engages with potential business partners
Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has revealed that the government has identified three equity partners for South African Airways (SAA) and will make a decision on which one to pick in the next month or so. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Gordhan said that the interim SAA board is engaging with the candidates before
PocketBook launches 7.8-inch e-reader with new color E Ink screen
E-reader company PocketBook has announced and released the InkPad Color, a 7.8-inch device that uses E Ink’s latest color technology. PocketBook tells media that it’s the first device with a new Kaleido panel to be available in the US and Europe. According to the company, the new version of Kaleido has a different color filter pattern
If your Apple Watch still won’t charge after the latest update, Apple will fix it for free
Apple released watchOS 7.3.1 on Monday, and it could help fix an issue that prevents some Apple Watch Series 5 or SE smartwatches from charging while in the battery-saving Power Reserve Mode. But even the software update might not fix the issue, according to Apple. If it doesn’t, the company will repair your watch for
How Microsoft xCloud will work on iPhones and iPads
Microsoft has started testing its xCloud game streaming through a web browser. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans tell news reports that employees are now testing a web version of xCloud ahead of a public preview. The service allows Xbox players to access their games through a browser, and opens up xCloud to work on devices
Samsung’s Galaxy F62 with huge 7,000mAh battery to hit Indian stores
Samsung’s Galaxy F62 is a new affordable handset that’s releasing in India on February 22nd. It features a massive 7,000mAh battery and the same Exynos 9825 processor that powered the Galaxy Note 10 back in 2019. It’s available in two variants: one with 6GB of RAM that costs ₹23,999 (around $330), and a second with 8GB
TaB soft-drink to disappear from local shelves by end-2022
Coca-Cola South Africa is discontinuing TaB soft-drink in the country. The beverage company has confirmed that the nation’s TaB fans still have almost two years to wean themselves off the drink. While TaB sales were halted in the US at the end of 2020, a spokesperson says TaB will be “gradually” retired in South Africa
Apple launches an augmented reality app to promote For All Mankind on Apple TV Plus
Apple is gearing up for the release of For All Mankind season 2 on Apple TV Plus. It’s kicking things off with a new augmented reality app, For All Mankind: Time Capsule, that looks to fill in the gap between the two seasons using AR artifacts from the world of the show. The app itself
Government of Rwanda deploys more anti-epidemic robots to help combat Covid-19
The government of Rwanda, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Tuesday, deployed another set of robots in the country, in a move that seeks to strengthen national response to Covid-19 pandemic. The three 'THOR UVC' robots, which are expected to play a crucial role in infection prevention and control, were due
Sustainable Energy: A fascinating dynamic for the resources sector
Issues such as climate change are no longer “soft” elements that can be tucked away in a sustainability report somewhere. Shareholders and other stakeholders are demanding that the banking sector adopts a responsible approach to funding of new projects in the mining and energy sector and this is driving a change in behaviour for all
Ellies to liquidate its industrial side of the business!
Ellies Holdings plans to apply for the liquidation of its Industries business, which it says has been a drain on the resources of the rest of the group. It says there's no hope that the division would be able to turn a profit for at least two years and it's now cutting of financial assistance.
HomeChoice continues to be constrained by the adverse impact of Covid-19
HomeChoice International says its operations continued to be constrained by the adverse impact Covid-19 has had on the economy and consumer spending. Tighter restrictions imposed by the government in response to the second wave of the pandemic have further disrupted its operations, it says. In a trading statement, the direct marketer and fintech company said
Facebook is secretly building a smartwatch and planning to sell it next year
Facebook is building a smartwatch as part of its ongoing hardware efforts, according to a new report from The Information. The device is said to be an Android-based smartwatch, though the report does not say whether Facebook intends for the device to run Google’s Wear OS. It also says Facebook is working on building its
LG’s new Gram laptops are available for purchase
Several of LG’s 2021 Gram laptops are now available for purchase. LG announced the new lineup earlier this year but had not yet announced pricing or availability. The models you can buy now are the Gram 14, the Gram 16, and the Gram 17. The company also has two convertible laptops — the Gram 14 2-in-1 and
Leak suggests Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 will get high refresh rate screens
Samsung may be getting closer to refreshing two popular midrange devices: the Galaxy A52 and A72. Leaked press renders and prices have popped up over the last month, and now SamMobile is reporting that the phones will get higher refresh rate screens. This is a welcome feature that’s trickling down from much pricier flagship devices;