Two of South Africa’s biggest trade unions have rejected an improved 6% salary increase offer from state-owned power utility Eskom, their representatives said on Tuesday. Eskom has dragged on the economy for years, owing to power cuts and the company’s financial troubles, but improved performance from its coal-fired power stations has halted outages and brought…
Tesla will discontinue the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package for a one-time $8,000 fee, transitioning the feature to a strictly subscription-based model after February 14. CEO Elon Musk announced the update on X, though he did not specify if the current pricing – presently $99 per month or $999 annually – will…
1GLOBAL strengthens its partnership with Revolut, expanding the leading neobank’s mobile data plan offering to the Polish market. 1GLOBAL, a technology-driven global mobile communications provider, strengthens its partnership with Revolut, expanding the leading neobank’s mobile data plan offering to the Polish market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251216769985/en/ By integrating…
Sebenza Wi-Fi, the free connectivity service used by two million South African commuters annually, is accelerating its expansion through a strategic partnership with Toyota. This collaboration will see Sebenza hotspots pre-installed into all new Toyota Quantum taxis, streamlining the rollout of internet access across the country’s public transport network. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project…
Washington — THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to provide a total of 60m US dollars to the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) in 2026 to enhance its capital base further. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of TADB, Frank Nyabundege, at the Embassy of Tanzania on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings…
The new University of Johannesburg institute aims to create fair and transparent rules for how AI must be used in law. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will today launch the Artificial Intelligence and the Law Institute, focused on developing legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines for AI and new technologies. The institute, based at the Auckland…
Leading South African mobile network operator Vodacom has officially launched its Vodacom V-Up Summer Campaign for 2025, themed “Extra Your Summer”. The campaign offers R500-million in customer value through record-breaking data deals, daily rewards and life-changing prizes, all aimed at providing genuine relief during tough economic times. As challenging market conditions force consumers to make…
NewsFeed Protesters in Madagascar’s capital have refused to speak with President Andry Rajoelina, instead demanding his immediate resignation. The UN has reported that 22 people have been killed since protests over water and power cuts began in late September. Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
A court in the Netherlands has ordered Meta to modify the timelines on Facebook and Instagram, ruling that the current setup violates the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Read: Sony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based As reported by Reuters, the Dutch court found that Meta must provide users with simpler, non-profiled options for…
TymeBank CEO Karl Westvig TymeBank customers will soon be able to apply for their ID and passport documents in the banking app or via the fintech’s 1 000-plus branded kiosks at Pick n Pay, Boxer and TFG stores around South Africa. This follows an agreement between TymeBank and the department of home affairs, which have had…
