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Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) to contribute significantly to the South African economy
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) have the potential to add up to one million more jobs in South Africa and contribute up to R8 trillion more to the country’s economy. The combination of hydrogen and fuel cell technology is the key to unlocking this potential. As natural gas is displaced by green hydrogen, and fuel cell
ACSA aims to complete OR Tambo cargo terminal expansion in the next few years
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is working to expand the cargo terminal at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) within the next five years. This expansion is necessary due to the current constraints of the cargo terminal, and ACSA Cluster 1 Regional GM, Jabulani Khambule, noted these details during a briefing on March 28.
Slight upswing for salaries in February
Latest BankservAfrica salary data suggests job market is stabilising Take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Index (BTPI) showed a slight recovery in February 2023. The latest data on the number of salaries paid during the month also suggests the local job market is stabilising. “The average nominal take-home pay rose to R15 186 in February,
Shoprite launches standalone clothing store in Cape Town
South African retailer Shoprite has unveiled a stand alone clothing store in Cape Town and this was announced on Thursday. The country’s biggest grocery retailer store is called UNIQ, the first branded shop will be situated at Canal Walk Shopping Centre. Including this store, the JSE-listed company is scheduled to open a total of eight
Viewing AI as a platform to Adopt rather than a technology
When it comes to organising and spreading knowledge, AI may do for humanity what the printing press and the internet did for us. It's a huge step forward in our progress. I never considered AI to be a medium, but consider this description from Dictionary.com: "an intervening substance or agency for transmitting or producing an
How Can Order Management Systems Make Use of Modern Technology?
In the future of order management systems, the asset management sector is expected to witness a sustained emphasis on automation and digitization. This might involve employing artificial intelligence and machine learning to increase the efficiency and accuracy of trade execution, as well as incorporating blockchain technology to boost transparency and security. Furthermore, there is a
How Technology Allows CPGs to Achieve More With Less
When I ask CPG executives what their most pressing problem is right now, they always reply the same thing: doing more with less. Budgets have been cut, teams have decreased, and growth is becoming more difficult to come by – especially as the economic future grows increasingly unclear. Yet, customer preferences and requirements are evolving
Utilizing Technology in Business to Get Insights and Develop Strategy
Corporate executives are always seeking for new ways to analyse and evaluate their expansion initiatives. As the global economy evolves, business executives must comprehend how their initiatives will impact their company's future performance. In this post, I will look at how company leaders may analyse and evaluate their development plans, such as assessing market trends,
ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, and the Future of Hr Department
There is little doubt that numerous disruptive technologies have had a significant influence on all of our lives, drastically altering the way we live and work. In fact, the rate of change—the rate at which new technical discoveries emerge—seems to have accelerated during the last decade. AI In HR Some years ago, I found myself
These are South Africa's wealthiest cities and suburbs
South African cities continue to dominate Africa's top ten wealthiest cities in terms of resident dollar millionaires. According to the Africa Wealth Report for 2023, released by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth, Johannesburg has the most dollar millionaires in Africa, with 14,600, followed by Cairo in Egypt with 7,400, Cape Town
South Africa is cracking down on businesses with 'hidden' owners
According to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), improvements to the country's beneficial ownership system would increase corporate transparency, making them less appealing to criminals. During a partnership session with the UN's Southern Africa Office of Drugs and Crime, FIC Director Xolisile Khanyile talked on tools and procedures to acquire beneficial ownership data during investigations into
South Africa's businesses that have been worst hit by liquidations
So far this year, almost 240 South African firms have been liquidated. According to new Statistics South Africa statistics, 243 enterprises were dissolved between the beginning of January 2023 and the end of February 2023. There were 162 liquidations in February alone, which was 1.3% higher than the previous year (160). Stats SA also stated
South Africa's government introduces new minimum service levels for mobile networks and Internet service providers
The newest modifications to the End-user and Subscriber Charter laws, which establish the level of service South Africans could expect from cell carriers and other electronic service providers, have been gazetted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa). According to Icasa, the modifications aim to improve the country's supply of excellent electronic communication
Warning about load shedding: South Africa is set for a chilly, gloomy winter
According to Alan Winde, premier of the Western Cape province, a delay in completing repairs at Eskom's lone nuclear power unit is concerning as South Africa enters winter, when electricity consumption increases. Construction on the Koeberg facility north of Cape Town has stagnated and is running weeks behind schedule, contributing to energy shortages that have
How to Use Astrophotography Mode on Samsung Galaxy Phones
The Samsung Galaxy phones are equipped with impressive cameras that are loaded with exciting features, particularly the flagship devices such as the Galaxy S22 and S23 series. In addition to these remarkable cameras, Samsung has introduced some remarkable photography features with the latest One UI 5.1, including the Expert RAW integration with the primary camera.
South Africa will receive new school certificate in 2025
The Department of Basic Education is moving forward with plans to implement a new school certificate for grade 9 students, but the complete rollout will now take place a year later, in 2025. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga said at a media conference this weekend that the piloting of the General Education Certificate is advancing,
Significant changes for Prepaid electricity in Johannesburg
The City of Johannesburg has begun replacing outdated, malfunctioning, and bypassed prepaid power metres around the city. As part of the token identifiers (TID) rollover initiative, the area's power distributor, City Power, has announced that it will replace these metres at no cost. The token identifying system for metres ensures security by ensuring that each
Lucid Group recalling hundreds of Air electric vehicles
Lucid Group, Inc. is recalling hundreds of electric vehicles owing to a flaw that might cause its flagship model to lose power while driving. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company stated that faulty electrically actuated switches might harm the Lucid Air model years 2022-2023, resulting in the recall
In a year, China added solar power capacity equivalent to Eskom's
Li Lifeng has placed dozens of solar panels that gleam in the winter light on the rooftop of his home in China's Shaanxi region, next to green onion and wheat fields. Over the past five years, he has been one of over 2.4 million Chinese householders doing their part to clean up the world's largest
Fiat and Suzuki outperform VW and Ford in terms of operating costs In South Africa
After the spike in oil prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, South Africa's fuel costs have stayed high. Despite lower oil prices, the US dollar has risen and the rand has depreciated, resulting in an exchange rate of more than R18.20 per dollar. With South Africa's high fuel prices, various affordable and fuel-efficient automobiles are