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How to locate your Android phone with Google’s Find My Device
Phones have become so much a part of our daily lives that it can be immediately traumatic if you suddenly can’t find your phone — whether you’ve left it in a cab, accidentally dropped it out of your pocket, or lost it under your bed. If you have an Android phone, you can use the
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshooting
Boeing’s Starliner astronaut capsule won’t be launching to the International Space Station until it’s gone through “deeper-level troubleshooting” to fix an issue with stuck propulsion system valves, according to a press release from the company. That troubleshooting means removing the capsule from the Atlas V rocket it’s been coupled to and bringing it back to
Amazon is looking to hire tech-savvy South Africans who can work from home
Amazon is advertising work-from-home positions for virtual technical support associates in South Africa. The company explained that technical support associates are a critical part of Amazon’s mission to deliver timely, accurate and professional customer service. “Your mission will be to provide outstanding customer and technical support for Amazon customers in regards to digital devices and
Facebook Messenger ramps up security
Facebook is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls in its Messenger app, the company announced in a blog post on Friday. “People expect their messaging apps to be secure and private, and with these new features, we’re giving them more control over how private they want their calls and chats to be,” Facebook
Mixed fortunes for African agribusiness amid pandemic
As with every other industry, Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the African agribusiness sector. The pandemic and associated lockdowns have greatly disrupted supply chains, while the economic downturn saw short-term falls in investment and trade volumes. Moreover, the crisis is far from over, with a new wave of infections affecting Southern Africa in
Equity’s tech unit takes on Safaricom in Internet race
Equity Group’s financial technology subsidiary has upgraded to a high-speed Internet connection network in the battle for a larger share of the fast-growing mobile data business dominated by Safaricom #ticker#SCOM. Finserve Ltd, which offers mobile telephony and Internet banking services on the Equitel platform, has rolled out 4G network broadband in a Covid economy that
Cameroon bets on local manufacturing to boost economy
She thought it was a "crazy gamble" at the time, but four years on, Gaelle Laura Zambou Kenfack has never looked back since creating a firm to produce and sell "Made in Cameroon" items. Zambou returned to Cameroon at the end of 2016 after 10 years working as a consultant for BMW in Germany, the
WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook are reportedly blocked in Zambia during its presidential election
WhatsApp and other apps are reportedly blocked in Zambia during ongoing general elections being held in the country Thursday, according to digital rights organization Access Now and internet monitor NetBlocks. The block, affecting state-owned internet providers and other private networks, could be cutting off voters from a vital form of communication during a contentious election.
Uber drivers warned to stop operating — or face the consequences
The St Wendolins and Klaarwater Taxi association in Pinetown has warned Uber drivers to stop operating in the area or face the consequences. The taxi association distributed flyers to e-hailing drivers last week, instructing them to no longer work in the KwaSanti and Klaarwater areas. The flyers, aimed at Uber, Avanze, Bolt, Lift Club, and
Dept. of Health calls for extended alcohol restrictions in South Africa
The Department of Health will be recommending to the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet that South Africa remain on its current adjusted Alert Level 3 lockdown. This is according to Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, who was speaking to the media in an online briefing on Friday morning. Under the current lockdown rules, the
How South African SMEs can position themselves for growth
Few small or medium-sized business owners would think they’re doing a bad job. Most think they’re onto the next big thing — that’s what entrepreneurial spirit is all about. It’s also why SMEs are often passionate about something very specific, and many believe that if they deliver on their passion with excellence, success will follow. Reality
Emirates beefs up network to adapt to easing travel restrictions
Emirates, the world’s largest long-haul airline before the pandemic, will restore capacity on 29 routes as the easing of travel restrictions boosts demand. The airline will increase its UK services to 73 a week, the Dubai-based carrier said in a statement Wednesday. Emirates will serve London Heathrow with three daily flights operated by Airbus SE
MTN finalizes deal to sell South African towers
MTN is set to complete the sale and leaseback of South African towers by the end of next month, while a separation of both the fintech and fiber units is also underway as the wireless carrier strives to pay down debt. The tower deal could generate as much as R11 billion, according to analysis by
How Bank Zero generates revenue
Bank Zero founder Michael Jordaan said while they have no fees on many transactions, they make money through interest rate margins and interchange fees. On Tuesday, Bank Zero officially launched to the public, offering a bank account with no monthly subscription fee and lower transaction costs than transactional banking accounts. The bank does not have branches and
Six tips to help you get the most suitable credit for your needs
12 August 2021: The record low interest rates and reduced cost of credit gives consumers an opportunity to better manage their money by making smart decisions on credit. Philani Potwana, FNB CEO of Entry Market says, “in the last year, consumers who have credit that is linked to interest rates have benefitted from consistent rate cuts.
BTA Careers: Microsoft opens up vacancies in South Africa
Microsoft is advertising many new positions in South Africa, including customer support, engineering, and security jobs. Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen after they saw the potential to develop an implementation of BASIC for microcomputers. The company got a huge boost when it partnered with IBM in 1980 to bundle
Xiaomi launches new CyberDog robot
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled a quadrupedal robot named CyberDog: an experimental, open-source machine that the firm says “holds unforetold possibilities.” CyberDog is the latest example of tech companies embracing the quadrupedal form factor in robotics. The most notable example of the trend is Spot, a machine built by US firm Boston Dynamics. Spot went
Standard Bank launches Business Banking Awards worth R4.5 million in granting funds
Intent on growing and investing in South African businesses and being a key partner with local enterprises, Standard Bank has launched its Business Banking Awards. The national awards are targeted at South African businesses 3 years or older, who require investment and mentoring to accelerate to their next phase of growth. Winners of awards will
Over 100 000 FNB customers set up Apple Pay in first week
11 August 2021: FNB’s addition to its digital payments’ ecosystem has kicked off with positive momentum as over 100 000 customers add Apple Pay to their FNB Credit, Debit, Fusion, and Virtual cards in the first week. Chris Labuschagne, CEO of FNB Card says, “We are delighted with the positive response from our Retail and Commercial
Key ways an ERP supports change management
One lesson the pandemic has taught us is that companies must be agile if they are to remain competitive in an ever-changing business landscape. Embracing digital transformation is key to this agility. Modernising legacy systems no longer fit for purpose is what digital transformation is all about. For manufacturers, this transformation will help streamline processes