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Google is developing an AirTag competitor
According to a Twitter user notorious for releasing early facts about Google's Pixel smartphones, the firm is working on its own location-tracking gadget to compete with Apple's AirTags and Samsung's Galaxy SmartTags. Kuba Wojciechowski, a Polish leaker, first noticed references to Google support for a location tag in the developer interface for the Fast Pair
JOBURG CITY POWER MOVES TO REMOVE NON-PAYING CUSTOMERS FROM THE POWER GRID
According to City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena, barely 4% of the township's companies and people pay for energy. Joburg City Power announced on Tuesday that it wants to put a stop to the practise of nonpayment among Alexandra companies. According to City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena, barely 4% of the township's companies and people pay
This is where the rand may be heading in 2023
Investec believes that, barring any black swan occurrences or other market shocks, the rand has the potential to gain further in 2023 and enter a period of relative stability. Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop outlined out the banking group's baseline, upside, and negative scenarios for South Africa during 2023/24, including rand estimates, in a paper
The average salary increase in South Africa for this year
In order to recruit and keep employees in the face of rising inflation and a competitive labour market, South African firms are considering boosting compensation by an average of 6.1% in 2023. Employers are boosting their pay budgets as high levels of inflation have struck workers hard, while the labour market has grown more competitive
British American Tobacco's retrenchment process to impact 200 jobs
One of the world’s biggest tobacco producers, British American Tobacco has embarked on a retrenchment process. BusinessTech Africa has gathered that BAT has launched a Section 189 retrenchment process which could impact 200 jobs at the company. The tobacco maker which boasts cigarette brands such as Camel and Marlboro, is the fourth largest company in
A global research raises concerns about corruption and the rule of law in South Africa
According to Human Rights Watch, South Africa is failing to realise its economic and social rights as inequality and unemployment rise, compounded by rampant corruption and pandemic consequences (HRW) According to HRW's most recent World Report 2023: Events of 2022, the nation has failed to take tangible efforts to guarantee the rule of law, police
Eskom must provide a schedule for resolving load shedding and repeal a 19% tarrif hike – a legal threat
As blackouts devastate the country, opposition leaders and South Africa's largest labour union say they're preparing a lawsuit against the head of the state-owned power utility and a government official who controls it. The so-called demand letter, which threatens a lawsuit if the government does not take specified actions within the next few days, piles
Mzansi’s FNB bags second consecutive Global Finance’s SME Award
One of South Africa’s most popular banks, First National Bank, has scooped another Best SME award for the second year in a row. The awards were hosted by Global Finance and FNB was awarded for its role in offering goods and services to SME clients. Global Finance’s awards aim to recognise the achievements of financial
President Ramaphosa's plan to decrease and eventually eliminate load-shedding
South Africa's National Energy Crisis Committee, which is overseen by President Cyril Ramaphosa's office, anticipates record power outages to improve as measures put in place, such as a new law to expedite plant building, take effect. The group, which includes many cabinet ministers, informed business and labour leaders on Monday that a variety of measures
BusinessTech Africa looks at cars that customers can buy in South Africa in 2023
The latest research suggests that South African workers now have several options when it comes to buying a new car in 2023. According to the findings published by BusinessTech, the South African new-vehicle market continued its gradual recovery in 2022, registering twelve consecutive months of year-on-year growth. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South
Enoch Godongwana: “Load shedding will be a thing of the past in 12-18 months”
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has allayed fears that the ravaging Eskom load shedding will continue for the next few years. Godongwana said the devastating power cuts that are continuously implemented by Eskom will only last for 12-18 months, he was speaking during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He said the country already has
Transnet discovers two bodies of alleged fuel thieves in Johannesburg
South African rail agency Transnet has announced that it has discovered two bodies of suspects that were found near Kibler Park in Johannesburg. Media reports indicate that the two bodies were found following the latest attempt to steal fuel from a Transnet pipeline, the state-owned company said on Monday. It is reported that a single
This week, where can you receive your 2022 matric results in South Africa?
The Umalusi quality assurance authority has accepted the 2022 matric results, bringing them one step closer to publication. Yunus Ballim, the head of the organisation, stated during a media briefing on Monday, January 16, that the results had been approved after being administered by the Department of Basic Education and the Independent Examinations Board. Umalusi
The most popular tech careers and programming languages
CodinGame and CoderPad have launched their State of Tech Hiring in 2023 report, which reveals the most in-demand programming languages and tech occupations in the current year. Over 65,000 developers and technical recruiters, including 14,000 professionally qualified participants, were questioned by the recruiting platforms for an up-to-date view on working and hiring activities in the
YouTube is experimenting with free ad-supported TV channels
According to The Wall Street Journal, YouTube is developing a hub of ad-supported TV channels that viewers can watch for free, and it might include programmes from Lionsgate and A&E. According to a person familiar with the situation, YouTube is in negotiations with numerous entertainment organisations about featuring their material on the free channel hub.
Load-shedding deception by the energy minister
According to energy expert Chris Yelland, assertions that Eskom's energy availability factor might suddenly increase to end load shedding are deceiving the public. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, told eNCA that South Africa's energy issue might be resolved within six to twelve months. Mantashe commented on the load-shedding issue, saying: “it will
TikTok fined R91 million
TikTok UK and TikTok Ireland have been fined €5 million (R91 million) for making it difficult for users to decline cookies and failing to adequately advise them of their purpose. TikTok was fined by France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), for violating Article 82 of France's data protection
AFTER A TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO SEWAGE POLLUTION, HOUT BAY BEACH HAS REOPENED
The city conducted an investigation and discovered clogged sewer reticulation pipes as well as a bulk stormwater pipe with unlawful sewer connections. The City of Cape Town has reopened Hout Bay Beach after water quality tests revealed that E.coli levels were below the national criteria for recreational activities. According to the city, the temporary shutdown
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED LATE IS A SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR PUPIL PLACEMENTS SAYS WCED
While the agency stated that it will do everything possible to place learners, parents were urged to apply on time. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has said that late applications pose a severe difficulty as coastal schools prepare to reopen. While the agency stated that it will do everything possible to place learners, parents
RAMAPHOSA GRANTED AN INTERIM INTERDICT AGAINST ZUMA'S PRIVATE PROSECUTION
The decision means that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not have to appear in court this week as an accused. The Johannesburg High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim injunction against former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution. In his case against State prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, Ramaphosa sought relief from Zuma's