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Chip shortages getting worse
The amount of time it’s taking for chip-starved companies to get orders filled stretched to 21 weeks in August, indicating the shortages that have crippled auto production and held back growth in the electronics industry are getting worse. Chip lead times, the gap between ordering a semiconductor and taking delivery, increased by 6 days to
Absa considers new R9.6 billion Black Economic Empowerment plan
Absa Group Ltd. is considering a new Black economic empowerment plan that could constitute as much as 8% of South Africa’s third-largest lender, worth about 9.6 billion rand ($650 million) at current prices. The program is likely to be inclusive of both external investors and staff, the Johannesburg-based bank said in a statement on Wednesday.
Uber CEO aims for ‘fully green’ food delivery business
Uber Technologies wants to expand its zero-emissions pledge to food delivery and make the business environmentally sustainable, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stopped short of committing to do so by a 2030 deadline for its ride-hailing arm. The CEO said in an interview that food deliveries Uber makes in Europe are typically carried on scooters and bikes,
Authorities approve Burger King sale
The competition authorities have finally approved Grand Foods Investments and Grand Foods Proprietary’s sale of their shares in Burger King South Africa (BKSA) and Grand Foods Meat Plant to Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) Africa Fund. The sale, approved on September 17, came with a list of conditions aimed at boosting South Africa’s economy. The sale
Iron Mountain South Africa appoints new Managing Director
21, September 2021, Johannesburg. Iron Mountain, the global leader in storage and information management services, has announced the appointment of Ms Takalane Khashane as Managing Director of Iron Mountain South Africa, effective from 6 September 2021. Takalane is an accomplished business executive with over 17 years of experience in different leadership positions within the Facilities
Telkom launching Oppo smartphones
Telkom is adding Oppo to its portfolio of smartphone brands that it sells through its online and physical stores. Oppo said that adding Telkom to the list of mobile operators that distributes its devices will expose its brand to a broader audience. Launched in South Africa during the pandemic, Oppo entered the market with its
DStv launches its own Internet service
MultiChoice has launched DStv Internet with MTN as its network partner to provide Internet access to those who do not have access to fibre services. The company said that the move is to diversify its offering as part of MultiChoice’s ongoing evolution from a traditional video entertainment business. DStv Internet is a fixed wireless access
IMF chief called out on pressure to lift China ranking in report
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva was called out Thursday by the World Bank, her previous employer, for applying pressure to boost China’s position in a ranking of economies. Georgieva said she disagreed with the findings, compiled by an outside law firm at the World Bank’s direction. The World Bank found such serious ethics
SA Scientists use drones to study the changing body conditions and behaviour patterns of southern right whales
South African scientists have taken to using drones to tackle the critical questions surrounding South Africa's disappearing southern right whale population. A partnership between the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), that has a licence to operate drones for conservation, and the University of Pretoria Mammal Research Institute's Whale Unit are now using drones to study the
Apple’s Home app and HomeKit devices are getting these 8 new features next week
With new iPhones come new features. And starting next week, Apple HomeKit users will get plenty courtesy of iOS 15, HomePod 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 software updates. Apple has confirmed that these will all be available on the same day, September 20th. So, if you’ve been excited about unlimited HomeKit Secure Video cameras, the
Android app store spotted on Microsoft Store
Amazon’s Android Appstore has been spotted in the Microsoft Store, suggesting that the app is currently being tested before a public rollout. Microsoft punted integrated Android app support as one of the significant new features in its new operating system, Windows 11, during its official unveiling on 24 June. Support for the apps would be enabled using
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Apple’s latest top-end flagship, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, is poised to take on Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra for the title of ultimate premium smartphone for 2021. Boasting among the best features and designs you will find in any smartphone today; these two devices are for the most discerning buyers. Both feature premium glass and
Amazon offering more than 150 jobs in South Africa
Amazon is offering 154 jobs in South Africa across various fields, including software development, customer service, IT, and data science. The tech giant has been expanding rapidly in the country over the last few years. In June 2020, it announced it was hiring for 3,000 customer service jobs, a move that would take the company’s
Here's how much an iPad Mini costs in South Africa
iStore announced on Friday that it has opened pre-orders for the latest generation of iPad Mini, with prices starting at R8,999 for the 64GB model without cellular connectivity. According to the iStore website, the pre-orders will ship in four to six weeks. The sixth generation of iPad Mini — which was announced at Apple’s “California
Tencent slide leaves China with no stocks in global top 10
Tencent Holdings is set to lose its place among the world’s 10 largest companies by market value, leaving no Chinese names in the list as Bejing’s regulatory crackdown continues to wreak havoc on the stock market. Hong Kong-listed shares of the Internet giant fell as much as 1.9% on Thursday before paring some of that
The three most in-demand job skills in SA at the moment
Research by CareerJunction shows that the following occupational fields are currently the most in sought-after skill sets in the job market: Software Development: Software engineers and developers are facing great employment prospects in the local job market. Year on year, demand for software development skills increased by 18%. Middle /Department Management: Managerial skills remain highly demanded.
IAB SA is in search of a new CEO to take the helm from 2022
IAB SA is in search of a new CEO to take the helm from 2022 Haydn Townsend, IAB SA Chair and Managing Director, Accenture Interactive announced this week that Paula Hulley, IAB SA CEO will not be renewing her contract into 2022. After three and a half years in her role, Paula leaves the IAB
SAA needs a more modern fleet of planes
South African Airways will need a more modern fleet to be competitive on routes outside its home continent following the Covid-19 crisis, according to interim Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kgokolo. The state-owned airline, poised to resume flights after emerging from bankruptcy proceedings, used to generate revenue on trips to cities such as London and Frankfurt,
Microsoft accounts don’t need passwords anymore
Microsoft has announced it will no longer require users to have passwords to secure their accounts. In a post on its account management page, the company said, “going passwordless was the next generation of account security”. In the coming weeks, Microsoft will be rolling out a feature that will let all of its personal account customers
Here’s the tech behind the Carolina Panthers’ giant AR cat
This past weekend marked the first Sunday of the 2021 NFL season, and while it was full of exciting highlights, one may have towered over them all: the Carolina Panthers’ viral video of a giant virtual panther leaping around Bank of America Stadium. The video is ridiculous. A big virtual cat jumps into the stadium,