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Boeing sees T-7 as combat replacement for Northrop F-5 and Dassault Alpha Jet
Boeing believes a light-attack variant of its T-7 jet trainer could replace the world’s ageing fleets of Northrop F-5 and Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft. Boeing has long touted the “growth potential” of the T-7, noting that the trainer could be retrofitted with weapons, such as missiles or bombs, to serve as a combat aircraft.
Apple says don't close your MacBook with a camera cover on
If you're concerned about privacy and have a camera cover on your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you could damage your laptop's display by closing your notebook with that cover on, Apple said earlier this month on a support page on its site. The iPhone maker said closing your laptop with a camera cover
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaks ahead of expected Unpacked debut
Samsung sent out invites for its next (virtual) Unpacked event earlier this week. The Aug. 5 event is expected to feature a host of new devices, and a new leak seemingly gives us a peek at one of the new products set to be revealed. In a tweet Friday, noted leaker Evan Blass shared what
Google to restrict advertising of tracking technology, spyware
Google is changing its policies next month to restrict advertising for spyware and other unauthorized tracking technology. The change "will prohibit the promotion of products or services that are marketed or targeted with the express purpose of tracking or monitoring another person or their activities without their authorization," according to the company. The policy will
Alcohol Associations speak out after sale ban
Associations representing the alcohol industry are arguing that the new ban on liquor sales is not the answer to curbing COVID-19 infections. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the ban was back with immediate effect. He said that alcohol abuse placed massive pressure on the country's hospitals since the initial ban was lifted in June.
Eskom CEO: Higher risk of load shedding in 2020 – as 32km of boiler tubing removed from Medupi unit
While Eskom avoided load shedding on Thursday – after warning of high risk – its CEO warned that load shedding will be likelier over the next year. “There is increased risk of load shedding the next twelve months,” André de Ruyter said in an interview with The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk on
(SPONSORED) – Teaching and learning at Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology
The College is home to the School of Science (with four departments), the School of Engineering (with three departments) and the School of Computing (with two departments). Qualifications ranging from the level of higher certificates to doctoral degrees are offered through an open distance e-learning model. We offer a combination of career-oriented courses (usually associated
AI can turbo charge business, small or large
Sabine Dedering, regional sales director, Dell Technologies South Africa on how AI-led software companies are tackling business.
Nutanix announces remote IT solutions for cloud infrastructure management
Enterprise cloud computing vendor Nutanix, has announced new solutions that will allow IT teams to deploy, upgrade and troubleshoot their cloud infrastructure while working from anywhere – whether at home or from a central office location. The new solutions stated the company will be delivered via Nutanix Foundation Central, Insights and Lifecycle Manager – all
Kenyan school plugs the COVID-19 learning gap with Avaya Spaces
Avaya has helped a number of Kenyan schools build virtual classrooms
Kodak Alaris names 2020 Partner of the Year Award winners for EMEA
The awards are an integral part of the global information capture vendor’s annual Partner Summit
Safaricom unveils Lipa Na M-PESA business app
The app empowers business owners to access real-time statements, export statements and track their business performance on the go
Beyond lockdown: How do SMEs recover?
Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been hard hit by the lockdown imposed by the government over the past three months. The recent emergency budget speech by South Africa’s finance minister, Tito Mboweni, further highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. So how do SMEs survive – and even grow – in an environment
Statistics confirm major drop in tourism figures since SA lockdown began
Tourist arrivals fell by a third in March compared with February as the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic intensified around the world and South Africa implemented travel restrictions, according to the latest tourism statistics.Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke said: “Tourist arrivals in March fell by 36.2% year-on-year (y/y) and 33% month-on-month. Overseas tourist arrivals fell even more,
Australia's central bank sits tight as second-wave risks mount
AUSTRALIA'S central bank stayed on the policy sidelines on Tuesday despite a setback to the nation's successful run of Covid-19 containment damping the economy's otherwise improving prospects. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe kept the cash rate and three-year yield target unchanged at 0.25 per cent, as expected. Soaring job advertisements and retail
Drones, masks and apps: How African innovators keep economies hit by Covid-19 afloat
Ghanaian pilot Eric Acquah started a drone company in 2017 to spray crops with pesticides, but when coronavirus hit the West African country he found a new mission – saving lives. The company has used 20 drones to disinfect about 38 open-air markets in Ghana, spraying a couple of acres in minutes, a job that
Zoom Video launches new hardware as a service
Zoom Video Communications has launched a new hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) offering to help its enterprise customers scale video conference rooms and phones with budget-friendly hardware options and simple technology upgrades at an affordable, fixed monthly price. The new offering which will run on the ServiceNow platform will help enterprises deploy Zoom solutions with the hardware they
Edgars buyer only wants some stores – and a similar Jet deal is expected soon
The company which has committed to buying parts of Edgars will only take some of the chain’s stores as part of the deal, Edcon's CEO said on Tuesday. The rest will presumably be closed. The massively indebted Edcon, owner of Edgars and Jet, was in a battle for survival even before the coronavirus crisis. But
UK minister says Huawei must meet conditions for involvement in 5G network
China's Huawei has clear conditions to meet for Britain to continue to allow its involvement in the development of 5G telecoms infrastructure, Britain's health minister said on Sunday, after a report that the firm would be banned from the project. Officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing Huawei Technologies equipment in as little as
Old Mutual appoints new chief executive to replace axed Moyo
Old Mutual has appointed Iain Williamson as group chief executive, creating more certainty for the group following the protracted legal battle with his axed predecessor, Peter Moyo. Old Mutual, the 175-year-old African financial services group, on Friday appointed Williamson with immediate effect, bringing to an end an extensive search by the board. Old Mutual had