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Alibaba is shutting down its music streaming app
Alibaba (BABA) is shutting down its music streaming app next month, signaling an end to the Chinese tech firm's big music ambitions. The company announced Tuesday that Xiami Music will end February 5 "because of adjustments in business development." The news comes as the company co-founded by Jack Ma faces pressure from regulators on several
Government may reinstate tobacco ban
As government moves to appeal the Western Cape High Court decision which found against Regulation 45 of the laws governing the State of Disaster Management Act, there is increasing concern that it plans to reinstate the ban on the sale of tobacco products. This also comes as the National Coronavirus Command Council convenes its regular
Former Deputy Defence Minister Mluleki George (72) passes away
South Africa mourns the passing of another patriotic cadre, former Deputy Defence Minister Mluleki George who passed away at age 72. George was also a founder of the Congress of the People (Cope) after breaking away from the ANC in 2008. Cope released a statement on Wednesday morning with the news. No details about when
Sirius completes three transactions totaling €26 million
The German-focused real estate group says it continues to benefit from a strong cash position as it makes further acquisitions. Sirius Real Estate has started 2021 with a number of new cash-generative properties. The German-focused real estate group says it has completed three transactions totalling €26 million, including two previously announced acquisitions in Hamburg and
Social Development to replace Sassa grant cards after security breach
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu says that government is in talks with stakeholders to replace South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) cards after a security breach, first reported in 2019. Responding to a written parliamentary Q&A in December, Zulu said that Sassa cards are actually bank cards issued by the South African Post Office
Google workers form small labor union, and build protests over working conditions
More than 200 workers at Google and other Alphabet Inc units on Monday formed a labor union for U.S. and Canadian offices, building on years of protests over working conditions and business practices but falling far short of the support needed to force the tech giant to the bargaining table. Backers believe the “Alphabet Workers
OnePlus 9 Pro rumored to offer faster 45W wireless charging
The OnePlus 9 Pro is rumored to feature faster 45W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for filling up accessories like wireless headphones, according to a post from Max Jambor at Voice. The OnePlus 8 Pro was the first OnePlus device to feature wireless charging, but it was capped at 30W. A bump up to
Discovery Health plans to vaccinate its members against Covid-19
Dr Zweli Mkhize recently announced that the vaccines will need to be made available quickly so that most of our citizens are covered by the end of the first year of rollout- this year. Taking into consideration what the minister said, Discovery Heath CEO Ryan Noach announced on Tuesday that medical schemes were working closely
Concerns rise for South Africa as Eskom takes Koeberg 1 offline
Concerns are rising for South African as Eskom has taken Unit One of Koeberg offline earlier than planned for scheduled maintenance after “an increasing leak rate was observed on one of three steam generators”. The unit was scheduled to be taken offline for refueling and routine maintenance starting in February. Eskom says it expects the
South Africa set to have new ID numbers
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has revealed that plans for a new ID system in South Africa have been put in place and it has published a new draft official identity management policy. The department said the current Identification Act is outdated and does not consider key developments in managing official personal information. “The
Mantashe: Fuel prices to be hiked on Wednesday!
The Energy Department has announced that the petrol price will increase between 40 and 43 cents a litre. The Energy Department has announced that the petrol price will increase by between 40 and 43 cents a litre. Consumers will also have to fork out between 54 and 55 cents more for diesel, while illuminating paraffin
South Africa set to use barcodes to tracking and tracing COVID-19 vaccines
The South African government is set to establish an electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) for management and surveillance of the COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Anban Pillay, deputy director-general (DDG) at the Department of Health said that this establishment is to avail data needed for monitoring vaccine uptake and coverage, prioritization of the groups, planning, safety monitoring
Samsung officially confirms Galaxy S21 event for January 14th
Samsung will officially be announcing its latest lineup of Galaxy flagship phones — rumored to be the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra — on January 14th, the company confirmed through invitations to a new Galaxy Unpacked event. The tagline: “Welcome to the Everyday Epic.” The event will kick off at 7AM PT /
SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code, the company says
The hacking group behind the SolarWinds compromise was able to break into Microsoft Corp and access some of its source code, Microsoft said on Thursday, something experts said sent a worrying signal about the spies’ ambition.FILE PHOTO: A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Source code –
AngloGold Ashanti makes first great business move with Sadiola sale
AngloGold Ashanti and joint venture partner IAMGOLD Corporation have completed the sale of their entire interests in Société d'Exploitation des Mines d'Or de Sadiola (SEMOS) to Allied Gold Corporation. SEMOS' principal asset is the Sadiola Mine located in the Kayes region of Western Mali. The disposal is part of AngloGold's strategy to focus on higher
Global Recognition for SA’s Best Business Bank
FNB’s market-leading approach to providing helpful and contextual financial solutions to support business customers has been recognised through the accolade of Global SME Bank of The Year at the Global SME Finance Awards Ceremony late in 2020. Managed by the IFC, the SME Finance Forum was established by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion
Your child might not get arrested for not wearing a mask – but shops can kick them out
Failing to wear a mask in public after a warning from a law enforcement official can now be a criminal offence in South Africa – including, in theory, for children. Practically speaking, that won't see either kids or parents go to jail. But shops should kick out anyone who refuses to put in a mask,
LIVESTREAM: President Ramaphosa addresses the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation providing updates on South Africa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over a million people have tested positive for COVID-19 in South Africa. Ramaphosa has been meeting the National Coronavirus Command Council over the last two days.
South32 a step closer to SA coal sale
The global mining group expects to secure approval from Eskom in time to close the deal by the end of March. The Competition Tribunal has given the go ahead for South32 to sell its South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) unit to Seriti Resources. However, it comes with conditions attached including employee retention, the establishment of
BMW aims for 20% of its vehicles to be electric by 2023 -paper
German luxury carmaker BMW is planning to step up its production of electric vehicles, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse told German daily Augsburger Allgemeine. “We are significantly increasing the number of electric vehicles. Between 2021 and 2023, we will build a quarter of a million more electric cars than originally planned”, Zipse told the newspaper’s Monday