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Eskom's Failure to Inform the Public on Stage 8 Load Shedding
Eskom, South Africa's state-owned power utility, has been accused of keeping the public in the dark about the severity of the country's rolling blackouts. While Eskom has stated that the blackouts have only reached Stage 6, reports indicate that the situation is far worse. According to The Daily Investor, Eskom's rolling blackouts reached 7,072 MW
Kenya Launch Its First Satellite
Kenya is the latest African nation to reach the great heights in the space industry, as it Launched its first-ever operation Earth observation satellite. According to the Kenya Space Agency, the nanosatellite named Taifa-1 is among many spacecraft carried by SpaceX’s Falcoon 9 rocket that carried off on Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Where You Can Watch Elon Musk’s SpaceX First Starship Launch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX first Starship test flight is currently ready to launch for the first time. The 120m rocket ship test flight will take place from the company’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas. You can watch the flight test live directly from SpaceX’s webcast or on their YouTube Channel during a
Google chasing to build new AI for its search engine
Google plans to add artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to its existing offering, which it is currently developing. This comes after competitors such as new Microsoft's Bing have taken over. Reports shared by New York Times, Samsung, an electronic giant company was considering replacing Google with Microsoft’s Bing as the main search engine on its devices. According
Solutions Architect: Responsibilities, Skills and Certification
The role of a solutions architect is becoming increasingly important as businesses seek to align their IT strategies with their overall goals. A solutions architect is responsible for evaluating an organization’s business needs and determining how IT can support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure. This includes identifying areas where IT can support business
ASUS Confirms ROG Ally has been released
Asus has confirmed the existence of the ROG Ally, a handheld gaming PC similar to the Steam Deck, after a confusing announcement in April. The initial announcement video featured tongue-in-cheek moments and an April Fools'-inspired tagline, making it difficult to distinguish whether the product was real or not. However, Asus confirmed that the device was
Hotel bathrooms go high-tech
Hotels are incorporating new technologies to create more comfortable and hygienic bathroom spaces for their guests. These technologies have been adopted in both guest rooms and common areas, making hotel stays more pleasant for visitors. Here are four ways hotels are leveraging technology to make their bathrooms more comfortable and cleaner. Firstly, touchless faucet sensors
Looking to accelerate the operations of your side hustle? Here’s how your smartphone’s mobile cloud can help you
A recent study shows that more young African are exploring part-time work, to cover the financial struggles that is created by the rising of cost of living. In addition to their everyday jobs, the study shows that 1 in 4 people aged 18 to 34, have more than one job and are frequently looking for new ways
Heineken pledges R15.5 billion investment in South African Breweries
The Dutch beer company Heineken has pledged to invest R15.5 billion in the expansion of its breweries and beverage manufacturing lines in South Africa. The investment was announced at the fifth South African Investment Conference, which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Heineken's investment is part of a R38.22 billion merger with the Distell
Labour Unions Demand Wage Hikes as Eskom Struggles with Power Shortages
The South African utility company, Eskom, is facing demands for a 15% wage increase from its biggest labour union, the National Union of Mineworkers. This comes at a time when the company is struggling to generate enough electricity, resulting in widespread power outages. In addition to wage increases, the union is calling for increases in
Boeing's 737 Max Delivery Delayed Due to Production Issues
Boeing has announced that it is facing delivery delays on a "significant number" of its 737 MAX planes due to a production issue. The problem was identified during the installation of fittings on the rear of the plane, which did not follow the standard procedure. Boeing has assured its customers that this issue does not
Ghana Approves Oxford's Malaria Vaccine
Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine developed by Oxford University, providing hope in the fight against a disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, the vast majority of whom are children in Africa. Ghana's drug regulator has approved the new vaccine for children aged
Aveng, a JSE-listed construction and engineering group shares drop 19.83%
Aveng, a JSE-listed construction and engineering group, saw its shares drop 19.83% in value due to problems reported by its Australian subsidiary McConnell Dowell. FGEN LNG Corporation, a subsidiary of First Gen Corporation, without notice called up R529 million in guarantees on the Batangas LNG terminal project in Thailand. Aveng's Australian bankers settled these guarantees,
Emotet Campaign Uses Malicious OneNote Files to Get Around Microsoft Blocks
According to Check Point Software Technologies, a new Emotet campaign is distributing malicious OneNote files by circumventing Microsoft security measures. This was included in the March 2023 Global Threat Index. Last month, researchers discovered a new malware campaign for the Emotet Trojan, which had risen to become the second most common malware. Since Microsoft announced
Sasol's Quest for Gas and Hydrogen in South Africa
Sasol, South Africa's second-largest emitter, aspires to be one of Africa's largest buyers of renewable energy, but it remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Although the company is well-known for producing synthetic fuel and chemicals from coal, it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. However, some critics have called the plan vague, and
Amazon's entry into South Africa's e-commerce sector
Takealot, South Africa's largest online retailer, believes that Amazon's plans to launch its e-commerce business in the country demonstrate the potential for growth in the market. Despite facing challenges such as power cuts, antitrust issues, and inflationary pressures, Takealot CEO Mamongae Mahlare said that South Africa's growing, tech-savvy, and youthful population, together with its large
Cathay Pacific returns to SA in August with new fare change
When Cathay Pacific makes its return to South Africa in August, these are the prices to Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Bali in comparison. Cathay Pacific recently announced that it would resume direct flights between Johannesburg and Hong Kong, which it had suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. The flights will not resume until August of this
Finally, in South Africa, the VW Golf 8 R has prices
It took some time, but it was unquestionably worth it. In response to the eagerly anticipated arrival of the new Golf 8 R, Volkswagen has announced that it will start selling its most potent hatchback in the local market on April 25 at local dealers. Steffen Knapp, the head of the Volkswagen passenger car brand,
IMF Trims Global Growth vaticinations, South Africa Hit Hardest
As businesses look to match their IT strategies with their overarching objectives, the role of a solutions architect is becoming more and more crucial. A solutions architect is in charge of assessing the business requirements of an organization and figuring out how IT can meet those requirements by utilizing software, hardware, or infrastructure. Finding ways
Silo Hotel at V&A Waterfront will have to undergo R30.6m in repair
The Silo Hotel will require R30.6 million in repairs, but the owners of V&A Waterfront insist that "no further works are believed to be necessary to correct any defect." Additional corrective work was needed at the Silo Hotel in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront after screeding on the hotel's solid floor slabs failed; this work is