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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
6 INNOVATIVE STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
At the current moment, the manufacturing industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by innovative information-age startups. It is always important that before you invest into the industry, you explore the distinct niches within manufacturing, each offering promising opportunities for startups. 1. Additive Manufacturing: The 3D Printing Revolution Additive manufacturing is well known as 3D
X (Twitter) set become ‘read only’ for new non-paying users
The entrepreneur, Elon Musk has revealed that X, formerly known as Twitter, will soon launch two new tiers of premium subscriptions. Stating it on a post on his platform, Musk said: “One is lower cost with all features, but no reduction in ads, and the other is more expensive, but has no ads,” but he
(SPONSORED) Road Tripping – Rent a Car or Drive My Own?
By now, we should all know the rules and protocols to keep safe from the coronavirus – and ‘staying home’ is one of them. But let’s be realistic – life must and does go on, and staying home has some dire limitations. There comes a time when you have to get on the road for
Experian develops a free app to help consumers better manage their finances
According to the Q2 Consumer Default Index (CDIx) released by Experian, South Africa's 25 million credit active consumers account for just over R2 trillion of outstanding debt. Helping track the rate of increase in consumer first payment default, the index has steadily increased over the past six quarters across all consumer affluence segments. This highlights
KELLOGG COMPANY CHANGES INTO KELLANOVA
Formerly named the Kellogg Company, Kellanova has formally completed the previously announced separation of its North American cereal business, WK Kellogg Co. This marks the beginning of Kellanova’s journey as an independent, publicly traded company, and we’re excited to enter this new era. The separation allows both companies to be better positioned to; The vision for
Day 2: Standard Bank concludes their two-day conference focused on women empowerment
The Standard Bank Top Women Conference concluded on a high note. The event saw dignitaries who are experts in their fields coming together to celebrate and educate each other with the aim of creating a cohesive economy that allows women to thrive. Yesterday, the conference touched on issues that women find themselves drowning in from
THE HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 REVIEW
HUAWEI has given us the chance to test their latest offering, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 , to explore the features the watch comes with. For someone who is busy and sometimes cannot be checking the phone in most cases, this watch is perfect because it makes life a whole lot easier. Apart from its
Sharpening your retail business’s competitive edge with tighter cash flow management
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business and that includes retailers. But in this sector, cash flow management is especially challenging because retailers are dealing with razor-thin margins, seasonal fluctuations, volatile prices, inventory management, aggressive competition, fickle consumer tastes and onerous conditions for financing. “Cash flow management can make or break a retailer,” says
Vodacom Group to list and trade on A2X
Vodacom Group will officially trade as a secondary listing on the A2X Stock Exchange at market open on Thursday, 26 October 2023. This means that holders of Vodacom Group's ordinary shares can be traded on A2X from the date of listing. The Group will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and
Day 1: Standard Bank hosts a two-day conference celebrating women
Day one of the Standard Bank Top Women Conference took place today at the Galleria in Sandton. The jam-packed event was aimed at empowering women in their respective fields through realistic conversations. Talking points from the event ranged from maternity leave policies, equal pay in the workplace and safe abortions for women. Chief Executive at
(SPONSORED) Does Car Insurance Cover Natural Disasters?
For many car owners, car insurance is about protecting yourself against terrible drivers on the road, unexpected accidents, and bad luck. Few of us think about protecting our vehicles against natural disasters but it is something we should consider carefully. Because while we may not mind our older model vehicles getting the odd scratch and
Amazon To Launch Amazon.co.za in South Africa in 2024
Today, Amazon announced that it will launch Amazon.co.za in 2024, providing South African-based sellers the ability to reach customers across the country starting next year. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses—providing a vast selection of products, competitive prices, and great convenience for consumers. Starting
Ramaphosa reveals that Transnet is not going private
President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that his administration is not moving in the direction of privatising any state-owned companies as the government initiates reforms to clean up their balance sheets and revive their performance. In a meeting with his party, the African National Congress, the South African president mentioned that private sector investment was necessary
Telkom sets the record straight regarding power
Telkom, a leading South African telecommunications company, is issuing this statement in response to ongoing media reports regarding alleged power supply issues with the City of Joburg’s City Power. Recent media reports have suggested that Telkom, along with several business and residential customers, is facing disruptions to its power supply due to unpaid electricity bills.
South Africa's Transport & Logistics: Bridging Africa With Enhanced Cross-Border Payments
South Africa is strategically positioned as a primary conduit for trade across Africa. Its robust transport and logistics sector has historically served as the linchpin for intra-African trade and as a bridge to international markets. As indicated by Mordor Intelligence, the market value of South Africa’s Freight and Logistics is projected to grow from USD
MTN launches Fibre
The telecommunications company, MTN has launched a new fibre ISP, MTN Fibre, which offers broadband services from R349 per month, including router and installation. Available in certain areas, MTN is offering a promotion giving new customers up to R150 per month discount for the first three months. The Residential MTN SA GM, Bertus van der
Websites now able to embed content on Snapchat
The social media platform, Snapchat has been only operating by people consuming content on its own app, but now it is allowing websites to embed public content including Lenses, Spotlight videos, Public Stories, and Public Profiles. Users who are looking to embed a Story, video, or a Lens, can open up the content on a
BMW partners up with Anglo American Platinum and Sasol to develop South Africa’s fuel-cell car ecosystem
BMW has gotten into a partnership with Anglo American Platinum and Sasol in order to to develop infrastructure that will encourage the production and use of hydrogen-powered vehicles in South Africa. The is for BMW to provide its fuel-cell iX5 sport utility vehicle, while Sasol will be supplying green hydrogen. According to a statement, the
Baidu Inc. says AI tool is just as good as ChatGPT
Robin Li, the founder of Baidu Inc., has revealed that the company’s large language model has finally caught up with OpenAI’s advanced GPT-4, claiming the lead in his country’s race to develop AI that can rival the US. Taking to the stage this week in Beijing, the billionaire told a packed house at a converted