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Heathrow Security Staff Strike Set to Disrupt Easter Travel Plans
Heathrow airport will experience a ten-day strike by over 1,400 security officers in the Unite union, beginning on Friday. The strike is likely to affect operations at the airport during the Easter school holidays, with security staff at Terminal 5, which is only used by British Airways, and those who check cargo, participating. Despite eleventh-hour
Richemont Launches Enquirus, a Global Digital Platform to Combat Watch and Jewellery Theft
Luxury goods company Richemont has launched a digital platform called Enquirus, aimed at reducing the theft of watches and jewellery, as well as authenticating secondhand sales. The system allows consumers and brands to create an account, and then register their collection using the brand, serial numbers, and documentation uploaded to the digital vault. Enquirus’s database
Virgin Orbit to Lay Off 85% of Workforce and Cease Operations Due to Lack of Funding
Virgin Orbit, the rocket company founded by Sir Richard Branson, has announced that it will lay off 85% of its workforce after failing to secure new investment. The company will also halt its operations for the foreseeable future, as it faces financial difficulties. This news comes just weeks after the firm paused its operations in
The advancement of futuristic technologies in the HUAWEI Mate Series
HUAWEI is a major player in the smartphone industry, making considerable advances in smartphone innovation in recent years. The new HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is a knockout in every way. Its technological ingenuity, aesthetic integration, distinct visual style, and revolutionary photography experience are difficult to overlook. While these features, together with the gadget's amazing functions, make
Arc's iPhone Companion App: A Step Towards "The Web's Operating System"
Arc isn’t perfect, and it takes some getting used to. But it’s full of big new ideas about how we should interact with the web — and it’s right about most of them. The Browser Company's Arc, which has been described as an attempt to be "the web's operating system," is getting a companion app
South Africa's Eskom considers purchasing electricity from Karpowership plant in Mozambique
Eskom, South Africa's power utility, may purchase electricity from a Karpowership plant situated offshore Mozambique. The decision comes after Eskom rejected to sign agreements to procure electricity from the Turkish company's facilities that were planned to be moored off the South African coast. The new plant, which is being mounted on a ship located in
Moti Group CEO Zunaid Moti Steps Down to Make Way for Dondo Mogajane
Zunaid Moti, the outgoing CEO of the Moti Group, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position to make way for Dondo Mogajane, the former director general of National Treasury, who was appointed as the new CEO of the Moti Group in June 2022. Moti has been leading the group for nearly
Thirteen Ways to Make Your Company's Brand Stand Out
Individuals nowadays have access to a plethora of internet platforms that are brimming with an infinite quantity of material. As these platforms have enabled enterprises to reach out to existing and future consumers more directly, it also means that executives must design efficient ways of garnering attention in order to promote their businesses' offers. Every
How to successfully run more than one business
Nowadays, it is all too usual for business owners to dabble in many trades. For example, you may begin with one restaurant and grow to have many restaurants, as well as an online presence as a motivational writer, speaker, life coach, or all three. It is a well-known proverb that as you expand across different
Investing in the Future of Women Entrepreneurs
Being a part of a network of like-minded entrepreneurs is extremely beneficial to business owners. It's an enticing resource, allowing access to information and expertise that would otherwise be impossible to obtain. Having the support of respected colleagues, whether through a structured peer-to-peer mentorship programme or a friendly social network of fellow entrepreneurs, may provide
Success in Digital Business Transformation
Several C-level executives have embraced digital transformation as a strategy to remain ahead of the competition as the global business landscape transforms and flexibility becomes critical for success. While investing in technology, procedures, and infrastructure is critical to this change, it is also critical to remember that people are the foundation of successful digital transformation
3CX customers targeted via trojanized desktop app
Several cybersecurity companies have issued warnings after the official Windows desktop app of the popular 3CX softphone solution was found to have been trojanized by suspected state-sponsored threat actors. 3CX is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software used for video conferencing and live chat, which is offered in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS versions.
SA Airports See Air Traffic Navigation Procedures Suspended Over Noncompliance
Several airports in South Africa have been affected by the suspension of air traffic navigation procedures due to non-compliance with regulations. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirmed that the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) was audited in accordance with SA Civil Aviation Regulations, during which non-compliance with maintaining each flight approval procedure
The Benefits of Paying Business Bills with a Credit Card
Managing finances as a business owner can be challenging, but it is essential to maintain your company's financial stability. Paying your bills with a credit card is one way to manage expenses and offers several benefits that can improve your cash flow and overall financial health. One of the primary advantages of paying your business
Orbeon Protocol Emerges as Top Contender in Blockchain Space, Leaving Cardano and Solana Behind
Cryptocurrencies have become an exciting space for investors and traders alike, as it offers an opportunity to be a part of innovative blockchain projects that can potentially disrupt traditional financial systems. Among the various blockchain networks, Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) have been gaining popularity. In this article, we will analyze these
Upward Trend Forecasted for North Coast Property Prices by Local Experts
According to local property experts, the North Coast's buoyant development sector is expected to continue trending upwards despite economic pressures at the national level. At a recent property panel discussion hosted by Pam Golding Ballito and chaired by David Cameron, co-owner of the agency, the resident experts were Brian Wright, the founder of the Ballito
Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Homeowners Insurance Company
Choosing the right homeowners' insurance company is crucial for protecting homes and personal belongings from unforeseen circumstances like fire, theft, or natural disasters. With so many insurance providers available, it can be challenging to determine which company is the best provider for homeowners' needs. In this guide, we will explore key factors to consider when
Standard Bank & Absa lend Zimbabwe $193.3 million loan
South Africa’s neighbour, Zimbabwe has secured a loan of $193.3 million from South Africa’s Standard Bank, its Zimbabwean unit and Absa Group. The money is set aside to finance public hospitals and clinics, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said. BusinessTech Africa has learned that treasury, through the Zimbabwe Debt Management Office negotiated the Export Credit insurance
Transnet delivers jet fuel from Durban to OR Tambo via pipeline
Transnet Pipelines has successfully delivered jet fuel from Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, directly to OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), in Gauteng. The state-owned rail company has done this project for the first time since the commissioning of the 24-inch Multi-Product Pipeline in 2012. Media reports indicate that this follows the successful commissioning of the accumulator tanks
4 Ways Business Financing Can Help Your Company Grow and Scale
Throughout the previous three years, small company owners have faced enormous economic challenges. They have had to deal with record-breaking interest rates, inflation, an unstable supply chain, and a historically tight employment market while surviving a pandemic. To put it simply, small company entrepreneurs are quite resilient. Luckily, the forecast for 2023 looks to be