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R1.4-billion wanted in back taxes from MTN by the Tax Appeal Tribunal
MTN Group has revealed that it is currently reviewing a demand by a Nigerian tribunal for unpaid taxes. According to documents verified by two government officials, the Lagos-based Tax Appeal Tribunal has called out the telecommunications to pay US$72.6-million (about R1.4-billion). In response to questions, MTN said: “We are reviewing the decision of the tribunal
E-Taxi: Cleaner mobility relying on collaboration like never before
In August this year South Africa’s first e-taxi was introduced to industry players and road users. The excitement around this development was palpable, but this is only the start of our journey to transforming the transport sector in accordance with South Africa’s Just Energy Transition and our commitment to meeting our obligation to contributing to
TCS BaNCS Transforms Standard Bank’s Custody and Settlement Operations
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with the Standard Bank Group (SBG), the largest custodian in Africa, to centralize and standardize its custody and securities settlement operations in over 15 markets with the TCS BaNCS™ Global Securities Processing Platform. SBG operates the largest custody network in sub-Saharan Africa with USD 635 bio in
Future-proofing your job in the 5IR era
As we transition into the 5th Industrial Revolution (5IR), the relationship between humans and technology grows more intricate. With a significant focus on harmonising humanity and tech; the 5IR provides considerable new opportunities. It also comes with challenges which will require most people to take action to ensure they future proof their careers, according to
Nigeria’s inflation rate remains a growing concern
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) aim is to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. The fund works by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its member
Veeam and Sophos Unite with Strategic Partnership to Advance Security of Business-Critical Backups
One of the biggest companies in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery Veeam® Software has made an announcement about a strategic partnership with Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service. Veeam Data Platform will integrate with Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) through the partnership, adding a critical layer of human-led
(SPONSORED) What To Do if My Car is Written Off?
What does it mean to have your car written off? When your car is deemed a write-off by your insurance company, the damage might not seem that severe to you, but it could lie beneath the surface. Navigating through the process can be a stressful experience if you aren’t prepared, so Budget Insurance has put
Gautrain bringing major expansion changes
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has made an announcement that it is currently in the “advanced stages” of finalising a massive expansion project for the Gautrain, which will see the rail network almost triple in size. The revelation came at a community engagement initiative which celebrated October Transport Month (OTM), while profiling Gauteng’s approach to
Stanger Enterprises MD on South Africa having a vast potential for growth
The Managing Director at Stanger Enterprises, Noah Stanger explains why instead of joining the queues of youngsters heading for the exit, he came back to South Africa from the United States and believe in SA and her future. The executive acknowledges that the official jobless rate is just shy of 33%, and a staggering 62%
Arbour Nature Estate: Redefining Luxury Living with Architecturally Futurist Approach
Signatura, a leading luxury property developer in the Cape introduced the exquisite new Arbour Nature Estate in George on Thursday, 12October 2023. The futuristic estate, which includes its own a padel court, open-air cinema, a five-hectare nature park along the Malgas River, a children’s play park, and more, is set to reshape the region’s understanding
Investing in education is investing in our future
There’s a widely quoted statistic that many are familiar with, that Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. Comments from the United Nations are that such a high number of young people is an opportunity for the continent’s growth – but only if these
Cyberattackers take aim at blockchain, and put malware to stop removal
Guardio Labs, the security firm, has released a research discovery that cyberattackers are trying to use blockchain technology to host malicious code. According to Krebs On Security, the finding follows the discovery of the ClearFake scam in August. The ClearFake campaign uses compromised WordPress websites in order to try and catch people out with one
TikTok is testing 15-minute uploads with a few users
TikTok is looking to roll out the ability for users to upload 15-minute videos, and it is currently testing the feature. The social media recently revealed to TechCrunch that the new upload limit is being tested in select regions with a limited group of users, but declined to share specifics. The latest option increases the
Elon Musk’s Starlink active in South Africa despite not being licensed
Billionaire Elon Musk is dominating the satellite industry, despite concerns around operating in South Africa because of licencing issues. Starlink is a satellite internet system that is operated by Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX. In 2014, Musk showed interest in building a satellite cluster. Back then, the venture was called WorldVu, which was later reconsidered
Discovery Health CEO Ryan Noach, set to lead DNI Group
Ryan Noach who is the outgoing Discovery Health CEO will be taking over as the chief executive for the DNI Group from the 1st of March 2024. Discovery made the announcement on the 12th of October that Noach has resigned, and that he would be leaving his role on the 31st of December 2023. The
The Metaverse's Impact on Brand Campaigns and Digital Skills: Imizamo Digital Media's Perspective
The co-founders of the digital media agency, Imizamo Digital Media, Tlangelani Manzini and Daisy Mulenga are two women who came together in an effort to close the gap in the digital landscape, all while creating opportunities for the creatives in the technology industry. The two managing directors recently sat in a radio interview, where they
David Behr appointed to lead MTN’s Centre of Excellence
David Behr has been officially appointed to the MTN Group’s ICT Centre of Excellence (CoE), effective 1 November 2023. With over two decades of experience, Behr has been at Liquid Intelligent Technologies for the past 11 years, where he currently serves as Liquid C2 CEO. He founded one of Zimbabwe’s initial Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
MultiChoice owned Irdeto wins another cybersecurity battle
The company that fights cybercrime in video entertainment, Irdeto, has won another battle in its war against piracy after a court in Krugersdorp caught yet another perpetrator. The victim, Pieter Lombard has been convicted for his role in facilitating unauthorised access to copyrighted content and he was on the 12th of November back in 2020
(SPONSORED) How Our Mood Affects How We Drive
As a woman, you recognise that your mood can affect your daily life, from how you interpret what people say, to the kinds of foods you crave, and how you perform at work. But did you know that the risk of crashing your vehicle increases tenfold when you drive while overly emotional? Driving is dangerous and risky despite
SA’s ‘energy crossroad’ costing the country about R204 million a day
South Africa is at an energy crossroads, caught between a crisis that is costing the economy around R204 million a day and a simultaneous need to decarbonise the country’s future and achieve this transition in a just, socially acceptable manner. This dilemma, alongside the impact of climate change on the continent, opportunities and risks for