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Biden to replace government fleet with electric vehicles
President Joe Biden will start the process of phasing out the federal government’s use of gas-powered vehicles and replacing them with ones that run on electricity. The announcement is the fulfillment of a promise Biden made on the campaign trail to swap government fleet vehicles with American-made EVs. “The federal government also owns an enormous
Former Tesla employee under fire for allegedly stealing software
Tesla is suing a former employee for allegedly stealing company information, CNBC reported. The company says software engineer Alex Khatilov stole files from Tesla’s internal network related to its Warp Drive software, used to automated many of the company’s business processes. Tesla alleges in the lawsuit that Khatilov moved files to his personal Dropbox account,
Pan African opts for solar power
Pan African Resources will start construction of a solar photovoltaic plant at its Evander Mines before the end of March, with first power expected to be generated during the third quarter of the year. The gold producer says the plant will be one of the first of its kind in the SA mining sector. In
Exxaro Resources awarded Top Employer certification for 2021 for its industry-leading people development practices
The 2021 Top Employers have been announced and diversified resources company Exxaro has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa. Being certified as a Top Employer reflects the mining organisation’s dedication to a better world of work, exhibiting this through excellent human resources policies and people practices. This is the second time Exxaro
Five money management principles to start 2021 on the right financial footing
The new year is upon us and brings new energy and opportunity for us to put in place or relook our financial plan for the year ahead. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still very much our reality and continues to put a heavy strain on people’s wellbeing and finances. It is in these uncertain times that we
African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke steps down
In a statement released by On Monday, the bank said Basani Maluleke will be stepping down to pursue other career opportunities. African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke is set to step down at end-April, having been credited with helping to push the group into a new era after one of SA’s biggest banking collapses. African Bank
At least 9 people dead as Tropical Cyclone Eloise sweeps Africa's east coast
At least nine people died on Saturday after Tropical Cyclone Eloise hit Mozambique in Africa's southeast, bringing rain and powerful winds of around 130 kilometers (80 miles) per hour. The victims died in the worst-hit port city of Beira, most of them killed by falling trees, authorities said. Cars were submerged in water, walls of some
WATCH| Jackson Mthembu hailed as a national hero in an emotional send-off in Mpumalanga
The funeral of the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu took place in his hometown in Mpumalanga. President Cyril Ramaphosa honored Mthembu with an Official Category One funeral. When the wife of the late minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu saw President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was waiting for her outside the Roman Catholic Church,
10 SA women owning the Tech space
Women in tech continue to be a great phenomenon that deserves to be applauded every now and then. We all know that women were previously not granted the opportunity in such markets to showcase their capabilities. Thanks to democracy and the evolution of time, we are now able to witness women making big moves within
Elon Musk’s Plan to dig car tunnels under Miami is not watertight
Last weekend, Elon Musk claimed that he’d had a conversation with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about his Boring Company project, which builds very short, very small tunnels for cars. “Cars & trucks stuck in traffic generate megatons of toxic gases & particulate, but @boringcompany road tunnels under Miami would solve traffic & be an example
South Africa's advertising regulator bans Windhoek beer ad for suggesting that "real men drink real beer"
South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has asked for the removal of an advertisement for Windhoek beer on the basis that it entrenches toxic masculinity in suggesting that "real men drink real beer". The advertisement, which features actor Gerard Butler, opens in a bar, initially feeling like many traditional beer commercials. However, the mood changes
Eswatini Kingdom join former Trump administration's to ban Chinese technology companies in their country
The Kingdom of Eswatini has has joined former President Trump's decision to ban all Chinese technology companies in their country as they pose a serious threat to their government. In a joint statement first reported by the Eswatini Observer and ITWeb, the two countries said they had committed to "safeguarding each country’s national security by
Research shows that Covid-19 vaccines may be less effective against variant in SA
The coronavirus mutation first identified in South Africa last year is 50% more contagious than previous strains, the country’s top scientists announced Monday, as high numbers of new daily coronavirus infections continue to put South Africa’s healthcare system under massive pressure.\ Also on BTA: Covid-19 cripples sales at Truworths As such, preliminary research published this
SA political rivals put their differences aside to pay tribute to Jackson Mthembu
The passing of ANC's veteran comrade and minister in the presidency, Jackson Mthembu came as a shock to the entire nation. Political rivals across the country including the likes of The Eff, DA and Freedom Front have put their differences aside to pay tribute to the fallen stalwart. Mthembu was 62 years old when he
Just In| Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu dies due to Covid-19
The minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu has died of Covid-19 related at the age of 62. This comes after the Presidency confirmed last week that the minister tested positive after presenting with symptoms on Monday. People who have been in contact with the minister are self-quarantining. "He remains in high spirits and wishes all
VW boss Herbert Diess joins Twitter to boasts about knocking Tesla down a peg in Europe
Volkswagen Group boss Herbert Diess joined twitter Wednesday, and his first tweet was a light trolling of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Hello @Twitter! I’m here to make an impact with @VWGroup, especially on political issues,” Diess wrote. “And, of course, to get some of your market shares, @elonmusk – after all, our ID.3 and e-tron
Amazon offers to help Biden administration with vaccines
Amazon has offered to help the Biden administration meet its goal of completing 100 million coronavirus vaccinations within the next 100 days. “Our scale allows us to make a meaningful impact immediately in the fight against COVID-19, and we stand ready to assist you in this effort,” Dave Clark, Amazon’s worldwide operations leader, wrote in
Biden reverses Trump policies on wall, climate, health and Muslims
U.S. President Joe Biden signed 15 executive actions shortly after being sworn on Wednesday, undoing policies put in place by his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, and making his first moves on the pandemic and climate change. Signing several actions in front of reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, Biden said there was “no
Wine & Spirit makers – Distell and Remgro step into the rapidly growing Cannabis sector
After 3 consecutive alcohol bans that affected their business, wine and spirit makers in SA – Distell and Remgro have decided to venture into the Cannabis sector. The brand was launched by Paarl-based Releaf Pharmaceuticals in 2019. The two firms, with Remgro investing via its venture capital arm Invenfin, have each purchased a 20% stake
FNB Virtual Card now available to all customers
FNB has officially availed its Virtual Card to individual and business customers who use the FNB and/or RMB Private Bank Apps. Customers can immediately load the Virtual Card on their FNB and/or RMB Private Bank profile and link it to a debit, credit or fusion account at no additional cost to shop safely and conveniently.