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State seeks better public private-sector partnerships in infrastructure build

The government was involved in infrastructure projects in various stages of completion worth R2.4 trillion of which some R570 billion was for transport projects, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala said yesterday.


Apple reaches $490m settlement over CEO’s China sales comments

Apple agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged CEO Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China.


Tshwane load shedding schedule for Tuesday

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 2 load shedding. If you live in Tshwane, find the updated schedule below.


South Africa’s neighbours bear the brunt of dry weather pattern

El Niño looks likely to fade, but it has scorched a path of misery across southern Africa.


Co-op customer shares photos of £5.60 Cadbury Creme Eggs and Dairy Milk chocolate locked in security boxes

A customer has been left bewildered after visiting his local Co-op store - only to discover dozens of Easter chocolate products, such as Cadbury Creme Eggs and Dairy Milk bars, locked in security boxes


New PS5 Pro details and release date revealed in massive leak

New PS5 Pro details and its release date have been revealed in a massive leak that's reported to have been confirmed by 'sources'. The company is reportedly working on a mid-generation update to the PS5 that would see the new console be around three times more powerful than the current model and the Xbox Series S. Moore's Law is Dead, a YouTuber, c...


The EPA May Finalize Tough New Rules To Boost EV Sales This Week

The ruling is expected to be America’s toughest crackdown on gas car sales while promoting a broader EV adoption.


Pogacar "screwed up" in Catalonia and jokingly considers Visma | LaB pawn as contender for Tuesday

Tadej Pogacar ( UAE Team Emirates) is one of the few riders who combined Milan-San Remo with the Tour of Catalonia that started only two days later. However, on Monday, he demonstrated that he is still in top form, finishing second in the opening stage of the WorldTour race. Nick Schultz (Israel-Premier Tech) managed to stay just ahead of him after a late breakaway. Pogacar shared his thoughts through his team UAE Team Emirates' channels after...


The doctor will... drive you now? Newly-qualified GP is working for Uber because they couldn't get a job (even though you've been waiting weeks for an appointment!)

The UK medical graduate, who qualified as a GP two years ago, has struggled to secure work as a locum or salaried GP. Now he is working as an Uber driver in the Midlands.


The future awaits advanced aerial mobility

As cities evolve and the world’s population becomes increasingly urbanised, transport systems are unable to cope with increasing numbers of vehicles on our roads.


Business travel is hard. City Lodge has just made bedtime easy

Morning wake-up calls have been a staple at hotels since the early 1900s. Now, City Lodge is pioneering its own brand of nocturnal hospitality, with Bedtime Stories for Business People. Anxious travellers tossing and turning the night before a dreaded conference or pitch have recourse to a witty repertoire of bespoke tales – funny, nuanced audible narratives with genuinely relaxing properties.Listen to the meditations here:...


Apple is reportedly in talks with Google’s Gemini to use its AI in iPhones

Apple has also engaged in conversations with OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. View on euronews


Analysis: The EU's big bet on Egypt comes with a high price and high risks

After Tunisia and Mauritania, the European Union has found a new "strategic" partner to curb irregular migration: Egypt. View on euronews


AGL links pay bonuses and performance reviews with turning up to the office

AGL staff could see their annual bonuses slashed and performance reviews graded on the basis of whether they spend less than three days working in the office each week.


Ford's 'Skunkworks' EV Project Includes $25,000 Truck, Compact SUV: Report

The first model is coming in 2026, and it will be powered by an LFP battery.


Fake it till you make it? Not on our watch, says UK music industry

Trade association BPI has started legal proceedings against Jammable, a start-up imitating famous singers like Drake and Amy Winehouse. View on euronews


Steinhoff: SARB remains mum after employee allegedly violated cross-border transactions

It said, “All matters related to corruption or of a criminal nature were referred to the relevant law enforcement authorities in 2022, and the matter now resides with them.”


Waste collection resumes in eThekwini Municipality as strike ends

The eThekwini Municipality resumes refuse collection and street sweeping, providing relief to residents and businesses.


Twenty-four tour operators from SADC hosted by Tourism KZN

Adventure World Travel is finalising a KZN itinerary for their South Africa packages.


Rivian R1X Name Trademarked, Hinting At Possible High-Performance EV

Is Rivian working on a new flagship EV based on the R1 platform?


Children and pregnant women are vulnerable to toxic e-waste chemicals

They expose children and pregnant women to neonatal outcomes, including stillbirths and premature births; neurodevelopment, learning and behaviour outcomes; and reduced respiratory function.


Kganyago and the SARB: The good, the bad, the worrying

I would love to see the Federal Reserve saying a few dollars lost here and there by international traders was of no consequence to the larger picture and that the macro effects of the exchange rate being a few US cents “weaker or stronger for an hour or so would have been trivia”.


Prison workers blockade facilites in Spain after colleague killed

Protestors are demanding better working conditions after a cook was killed in a Catalan detention centre last week. View on euronews


Oprah's Bold Move: Unfiltered Weight-Loss Talk!

Oprah Winfrey, the queen of media, makes a groundbreaking exit from the WeightWatchers board to spearhead a candid discussion on weight-loss without any conflicts of interest.


Motsoaledi ropes in SIU to probe CFO over ‘forged’ permit

Motsoaledi described Kudakwashe Mpofu’s matter as a national embarrassment, during a media briefing on Sunday over visa and immigration matters.


'Monster' pylons could cut home values by 30 per cent

Homeowners along the route of a 70-mile 'monster' pylon scheme could see the value of their property slump by up to 30 per cent, experts have warned.


Manchester City in firing line? Premier League's profit and sustainability rules explained

The Premier League now faces the embarrassment of having relegation decided in tribunals after the season after Everton and Nottingham Forest were hit by points deductions.


North West Tourism CFO resigns amid residence permit scandal

North West Tourism CFO Kudakwashe Mpofu allegedly obtained his permanent residence permit in SA fraudulently.


York forecasts much lower interim profit

York Timber Holdings said headline earnings per share (HEPS) were expected to decrease between 62% and 67% for the six months to December 31, the company said in a trading statement on Friday.


Fairy laundry powder is hit by dirty 'shrinkflation' tactics with secret price hikes for consumers

The box of Fairy non-bio laundry powder boasts it's XXL and claims to hold enough for an impressive 65 washes. But a professor at the University of Leeds has revealed all is not as it seems.


Project Coordination: Building company collapses under $20million of debts after 50 years in business - with $120million of projects now hanging in the balance

Project Coordination's Directors informed staff at their Canberra and Wollongong offices that they had appointed RSM Australia Partners as administrators on Tuesday.


Citizens urged to save every drop of water

Residents have been asked to immediately reduce water usage as one of the reasons provided included the hot weather.


SARB interest rate prediction: What to expect at next week’s announcement

Here's what to expect when the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets next week.


U.S. EV Registrations Accounted For 7.8% Of The Car Market In January 2024

The year-over-year growth rate slowed down to 15%.


The top three shopper savings cards in South Africa

Loyalty programmes have grown in popularity in South Africa, with three shopper savings cards standing out above the rest.


Nersa ‘one example of government’s spectacular failures’

According to Nersa, the decision marks a significant milestone in the unbundling process for the establishment and operation of the NTCSA.


Reddit's fans set to grabbit as supporters pile in for stock

The social media platform plans to go public on Wednesday looking to raise up to $748 million through the sale of 22 million shares. View on euronews


uShaka Marine reopens: Here’s when each attraction will welcome visitors

uShaka Marine World's attractions set staggered reopening schedules for a seamless and enjoyable experience for all visitors.


Business ponders Transnet’s Railway Uber plans

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips’ debut in implementing the Rail Network Strategy allowing private companies to use its rail network by June this year has come up against twisty tunnels.


MC Mining’s revenue increases sharply as it restarts Vele Aluwani Colliery

The company’s share price increased a robust 5.26% to 200 cents on the JSE on Friday.


The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron In-Car Tech: PlugShare, Video Games, OTA Updates And More

After several delays, the Volkswagen Group says its software revolution is ready for prime time. We try it out on the new Audi Q6 E-Tron.


Mosman Park, Perth: Woman renting a bed on her verandah for $130-a-night in wealthy suburb says it's a 'normal' thing to do in Australia - but sparks a furious backlash

The Airbnb in Mosman Park, in Perth 's wealthy-Western suburbs, comes at a $130 per night price-tag for a 'very comfy single bed' exposed to the elements.


South African creatives partner with global fashion label

Que DJ, a multi-award winning self-taught gqom producer, and media personality and fashion creative, Pamela Mtanga, have joined adidas as its newest partners.


Feds Probe Ford BlueCruise Following Fatal Crash

The Mustang Mach-E involved in the crash is equipped with Ford's Level 2 driver assistance system, BlueCruise.


'Are we not in Britain?' Furious Greenwich residents say there is nothing wrong with Union Jack mural outside chip shop after council ordered owner to tear it down because they did not have planning permission

EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Chippy in Greenwich, south-east London, installed the £250 mural which features the patriotic fish just weeks ago.


The Geneva Convention, artificial intelligence and the future of warfare

‘Doom mongering makes people glassy eyed…(but) those who dismiss catastrophe are, I believe, discounting the objective facts before us. After all, we are not talking about the proliferation of motorbikes and washing machines here’ – Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and author of Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century’s Greatest Dilemma.


Finally, Suzuki Motor USA Brings Its ATV Business Wholly Into the Fold

SMAC, Suzuki’s ATV manufacturing facility, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor USA.


The secret agents of the Michelin Guide

They are paid to eat in the best restaurants in the world — but the price is having to lie even to their friends about the job.


For Car Companies, It's 'Damned If You, Damned If You Don't' With Investors

Plus, car dealers, who never wanted to sell EVs anyway, are extra down on them lately, and Tesla settles a racial discrimination lawsuit.


We ditched London for the countryside and bought a 'tired' £576,000 19th century barbershop and transformed it into our dream first home - but we ended up going over our initial £350,000 budget

Appearing on Channel 4's George Clarke's Amazing Renovations tonight, Rollo and Olivia snapped up the £576,000 barbershop in Buckinghamshire, as part of their bid to get onto the property ladder.