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WhatsApp has introduces a new Windows app with improved calling features
WhatsApp has released a new Windows version with improved speed and calling functionality. The latest version now has multi-device sync, allowing you to use WhatsApp even when your phone is turned off. Mark Zuckerberg announced the new Windows software on his Instagram channel, stating that it supports end-to-end encrypted group calling. WhatsApp for Windows has
Two South African businesses that benefit from load shedding
South Africa's energy crisis has wrecked numerous enterprises, costing the nation billions of dollars each month. Nonetheless, a few businesses benefit from blackouts. South Africa had load shedding every day in 2023, with stage 4 and stage 6 power outages becoming widespread. Companies without alternate energy sources cease operations during load-shedding, reducing income and costing
Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for R14.7 million fraud, theft, and money laundering
A former senior buyer at an Eskom power station is facing charges of fraud, theft and money laundering after allegedly defrauding the utility of almost R15 million. Thandeka Innocentia Nkosi, 42, was arrested following an investigation by Eskom forensic investigators and has been charged with colluding with accomplices to steal R14.7 million between March and
SsangYong Unveils the All-New Torres EVX, a Rugged SUV with Electrified Powertrain
SsangYong has unveiled its latest offering, the all-new Torres EVX, which is an electric SUV that replaces the previous Torres model's internal combustion engine with an electrified powertrain. The new EV shares the same underpinnings as its predecessor but has undergone extensive exterior and interior updates to differentiate the two models. SsangYong has made significant
Kia Unveils Ground-breaking Three-Row Electric SUVs, the EV9
Kia has taken a ground-breaking step forward with the unveiling of its first three-row electric SUV, the Kia EV9. Boasting bold styling and sophisticated elegance, the EV9 embodies the creative tension between nature and modernity, resulting in a harmonious whole that is both contemporary and serene. The design of the EV9 is guided by Kia’s
One of Eskom's most reliable producing units will be offline for a longer period of time than anticipated
Eskom has fulfilled a crucial milestone in the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 maintenance plan, although it is running weeks behind schedule. The plant, which has a capacity of 920MW, is undergoing scheduled maintenance to enable for the replacement of its steam generators. The plant was shut down in December 2022 due to increased
How Will Technology Change Our Lives Over The Next 20 Years?
Consider how much has changed since 2002 as a result of technology advancements. The internet and mobile technologies have had the greatest influence, changing how we do business and live our personal lives. What about the following two decades? It is difficult to foresee developments so far in the future, but thankfully, certain experts specialise
Absa’s expertise powers the continent
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) provided consulting services and funding for Infinity Power Holding's acquisition of Lekela Power, another significant transaction in the South African energy market. Infinity Power, established in 2020, is a joint venture between Egypt's Infinity Group and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Corporation) that aims to generate solar and wind
Entrepreneurship is the primary solution to tackling the high youth unemployment rate in SA
Everyone believes that addressing South Africa's consistently high unemployment rate demands bold and "out of the box" thinking, including a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship among local young and new graduates. The Financial Sectors Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently held a webinar in which they emphasised the need of providing entrepreneurs with the required information and support
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Is Making Our Word Healthier
With our ageing populations and public health concerns, huge pressures are placed on provider workloads, affecting patient safety risks and patient experiences.To become more efficient, healthcare providers must give improved quality treatment, enhance patient satisfaction, lower costs, become more efficient, and implement the most recent advances in medication therapy. Healthcare environments have massive information that
Caution for South African Estates and Complexes over Rooftop Solar
The announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana of the National Treasury's rebate plan for new rooftop solar installations on private residences beginning 1 March 2023 has increased demand for renewable energy solutions by homeowners, particularly solar panel installations. The quick increase of solar has caused some uncertainty among body corporates and homeowners associations (HOAs) in
Significant changes are coming to South African banks
South African banks are projected to evolve in the next years, notably in terms of digital modernization and new payment options. Jan Pilbauer, CEO of BankservAfrica, stated during the inauguration of PayShap, a new speedy low-fee payment system established in conjunction with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), that legacy banks (Absa, Standard Bank, FNB,
Android vs. IOS: The Most Popular Smartphone Apps in South Africa
Social media applications continue to be extremely popular among South Africans, occupying the top ten most popular free apps for both Android and iOS users. WhatsApp Messenger is the most popular free app on the Google Play Market and the third most popular app on the Apple App Store. On both platforms, TikTok is the
OUTsurance's dividend has been doubled despite the impact of load shedding
OUTsurance reported strong financial results on Wednesday (March 22), despite the effects of rolling blackouts. OUTsurance Group Ltd has released its Unaudited Interim Results Circular and Cash Dividend Declaration for the six months ending December 31, 2022. The group's normalised profits from ongoing operations increased by 77.7% to more over R1.3 billion. Moreover, its normalised
Woolies Dash competes with Checkers and Pick n Pay
In recent years, South Africa has seen a surge in food delivery services, with several supermarket chains creating their own versions of a delivery app. Although Checkers Sixty60 has dominated the field, other services such as Woolies Dash are catching up. According to a 2016 eMarketer (now Insider Intelligence) analysis, the South African internet meal
Bitcoin may continue to rise after a 70% increase in 2023
Bitcoin is on track to post the largest quarterly increase since the beginning of 2021, when it set a new high. According to some experts, the token is being considered as a hedge against the issues in the banking sectors of the United States and Europe, and it is profiting from hopes of looser monetary
André de Ruyter is incorrect regarding corruption at Kusile – Minister of Electricity
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told the media on Monday that the problems at Eskom's Kusile power facility are simply technical and have nothing to do with corruption. On Monday, Ramokgopa began a tour of power plants, beginning with Kriel and Duvha. He went to Kusile and Kendal on Tuesday, and today he's going to Camden
South Africa's most popular web browsers
With a market share of more than 70%, Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in South Africa. According to GlobalStats Statcounter statistics for device-independent market share, Apple's Safari browser is the second most popular, with a market share of little over 13%. The data analytics firm examines over 5 billion monthly page views
Will Classical Technology Help Speed Up the Quantum Internet?
While the construction of a quantum internet is still in its early stages, it should come as no surprise that a pioneer of the conventional internet is working to discover efficient ways to implement quantum technology. Cisco, which was founded in 1984, played a crucial role in the development of the internet as we know
Use The KISS Principle to Improve Your Business
Humans enjoy making things more complicated. Nevertheless, this obsession with complexity is harmful to entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Why? Because complexity may lead firms to stall and customers to get confused. And small-business owners who do several hats don't have time to cope with complexity. A company owner's best friend is simplification. The KISS (keep