How Cell C shaped Blu Label’s executive pay
Blu Label co-CEOs, brothers Brett and Mark Levy Blu Label Unlimited Group’s highest earner took home R36.5-million in the year to May, about 470 times the R77 400 earned by its lowest-paid permanent employee, according to pay-gap disclosures now required under the amended Companies Act. The median employee earned R495 000, so the top earner was paid…
Medical plane with 6 on board missing off Massachusetts coast
US authorities are searching for six people after a medical plane bound for Boston, Massachusetts, went missing early Saturday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC that it lost contact with the Gulfstream G-100 plane and put out a search-and-rescue notice just after 1:00 local time (6:00 GMT). An air and water search is…
From connected to intelligent: Huawei highlights next chapter of digital govt at GovTech 2026
GovTech 2026. GovTech 2026 marked 20 years of bringing government and the technology sector together. Hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the event has tracked the evolution of government technology since 2006, from connectivity and infrastructure to cloud, data, cyber security and shared digital services. For Huawei, the milestone was a chance to…
French police clash with student protesters over school improvement demonstrations
Student demonstrators in France are demanding improvements for the country’s education systems. As protests have grown, there have been some violent clashes with police. Holly Williams has more details.
Absa is moving cash out of its branches
Absa is scaling back over-the-counter cash services in its South African branches. Teller cash will remain available only at “selected branches”, as the bank pushes routine transactions to ATMs, self-service devices and, in future, local businesses acting as banking agents. The bank announced the changes on Thursday, presenting them as a modernisation of its branch,…
What we know about the co-pilot accused in Flydubai attack | Newsfeed
The co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai captain has reportedly been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national previously barred from flying over alleged extremist views. Published On 3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026 Share What we know about the co-pilot accused in Flydubai attack on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
REDMI Note 17 Series: New era of premium technology coming to SA
REDMI Note 17 Series. For years, the REDMI Note Series has continued to push the boundaries of what consumers can expect from a smartphone, bringing premium technologies, powerful performance and high-quality experiences to more users around the world. Now, REDMI Note is preparing to take another major step forward. On 8 October 2026, Xiaomi will…
How U.S. data center backlash is spreading across Europe and Asia
As the AI boom becomes a major part of political debate, the public backlash against data centers in the U.S. is spreading to Europe and Asia — raising risks for investors. Across the Atlantic, negative sentiment is growing in Europe, which has more at stake due to its densely populated countries and higher electricity prices,…
Eskom waives rooftop solar fees, but registration fight goes on
Eskom has extended its waiver of registration-related charges for small rooftop solar systems until further notice, removing a 30 September deadline. But the utility insists registration remains compulsory, and the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says it has yet to hear a convincing reason why. In a statement on Wednesday, Eskom said the waiver would…
Coast Guard searching off Nantucket for missing jet heading from Bermuda to Boston
The United States Coast Guard is searching for a Gulfstream jet carrying six people that lost contact with flight controllers Saturday morning on its way to Boston from the island of Bermuda. The Coast Guard says air and surface crews have launched in search of the aircraft, a Gulfstream G100 jet. The current search area…
