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Eskom has spent billions burning diesel to keep the lights on

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan said Eskom has spent billions on diesel between the 2019/20 financial year and the 2023/24 period.

2024-04-25T07:56:59Z

Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP satellite team “must be an extension of the factory”

Fabio Quartararo says it is “really important” for Yamaha to secure a satellite MotoGP squad for 2025 but believes it “must be an extension of the factory team”.

2024-04-25T11:30:22Z

Qualcomm unveils shortlisted startups for Make in Africa 2024

Qualcomm has announced the shortlisted startups for its Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 competition, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund.Source: PexelsThe Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and support the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programmes with a focus on 5G, edge AI/ML, computing, and IoT. This...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

Miller & Carter divides opinion by asking traveller customer for ID

A TikTok clip shared to the account @gypsytravellerleague showed a manager at the Epping branch telling traveller customers they needed to present ID to order food.

2024-04-25T08:15:22Z

DTM 2024 entry list: Who is driving in the DTM this year?

The 2024 DTM season kicks off this weekend at the Oschersleben. Here's the full list of drivers, teams and manufacturers competing in the ADAC-run series this year.

2024-04-25T10:30:16Z

Sky Sports pundit names Justin Holbrook as ‘exceptional candidate’ for Hull FC role

He's been linked with a return before.

2024-04-25T09:30:23Z

Maltento’s sustainable Black Soldier Fly factory opens a world-class laboratory

Not only are the flies bred for protein in pet and fish food, but the poop from the larvae is also used to enrich soil as part of a global push for sustainable development and protection of the environment.

2024-04-25T12:13:16Z

Yamaha XSR900 GP Gets Even More Retro With New 80s Classic Fairings

We still can't have it and just keep rubbing our faces in it, Yamaha.

2024-04-24T23:58:01Z

PrettyLittleThing co-founders announce a new business

Unlike fast fashion, the Kamani brothers, from Manchester, have targeted the upper echelons of society with their latest venture.

2024-04-25T11:15:55Z

Visiting Venice for the day? That will cost you R100

Venice launched a new scheme to charge day-trippers for entering the historic Italian city. Thoughts on the plan?

2024-04-25T11:49:27Z

European electric car makers fight to catch up in China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:08:23Z

Losing your protection? When protected strikes turn bad

Can a protected strike that was characterised by serious violence and intimidation “lose” its protection? In the event that a strike loses its protected status, is the dismissal of the striking workers substantively fair? This issue was considered by the Labour Court (LC) in the recent case of African Meat Industry and Allied Trade Union and others v Shave and Gibson Packaging (2024).Image source: LT Chan from PexelsIn June 2018, 161 members of...

2024-04-25T00:09:41Z

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star took potential pay cut to move overseas?

The grass, and money, aren't always greener on the other side.

2024-04-25T11:34:28Z

How 'influencer gifting' is 'key' to Meghan's lifestyle brand PR drive

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess strategically sent out jars the strawberry preserve, made from fruit grown in the Californian enclave of Montecito, to a specially-selected group of friends and celebrities.

2024-04-25T10:09:01Z

Australia's best companies to work for revealed - so is yours listed?

The eighth annual LinkedIn Top Companies list outlines which businesses are top of the pile for employee flexibility and the opportunity for career growth in Australia.

2024-04-25T07:23:21Z

NPA making strides

WHILE National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi said although she thought that in regard to state capture cases her office would have been “further down the line”, she was proud of what the NPA had achieved over the past few years since the new leadership had taken over. In the past five years almost 700 government officials had been convicted of corruption, and while some of the more complex cases, such as the Steinhoff matter and...

2024-04-25T07:13:52Z

How to protect your trusty two-wheeler against the risks of the road (or trail) with bicycle insurance

Bicycle insurance bridges this risk gap while providing you with a safety net.

2024-04-25T08:36:37Z

From quiet quitting to chronoworking: The latest viral trend sweeping the corporate world

Chronoworking offers a personalized approach to the workday, promising potential benefits for stress reduction, work-life balance and even company performance, by embracing the natural rhythms of its employees.

2024-04-25T08:29:08Z

FAO issues warning on southern Africa maize shortfall

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a warning that cereal production prospects in Southern Africa have taken a sharp turn for the worse since last February.Source: sarangib via PixabayThe foreseen shortfall in production, especially for maize, is expected to intensify households’ food insecurity, push up domestic prices and spur a surge in import needs across the subregion, according to a new assessment...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

Waitrose pistachios become victim of supermarket 'stealth tactics'

Eagled-eyed consumers have noticed that the company was originally selling a 350g version of the product for £4.50 just before Christmas - marking a 40 per cent increase in price.

2024-04-25T12:09:12Z

Sars’ AI-Enhanced Audit Capabilities Wreaking Havoc on Taxpayers

In the last 2 months, we have practically seen a significant spike in Sars Audits.

2024-04-25T10:36:54Z

Helping hand for Winterveldt pupils

TSHWANE Speaker of Council Mncedi Ndzwanana yesterday handed over 31 computers and chairs at Winterveldt High School. The speaker was partnered by Tshwane North College, Telkom Foundation, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, the School Governing Body and Eskom. The partnership saw the handing over of 31 computers and 34 chairs to learners at the school. This partnership is in line with the speaker’s vision to see many...

2024-04-25T09:44:18Z

SA Reserve Bank seizes luxury home and R42 million in cash from Marcus Jooste's lover Berdine Odendaal

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has seized close to R60 million in assets and cash from Markus Jooste’s girlfriend and lover, Berdine Odendaal.

2024-04-25T10:30:52Z

Megan Thee Stallion brands sexual harassment allegations against her a ‘salacious’ cash-grab

The personal videographer is now said to be fighting ‘mounting anxiety, depression and physical distress’ stemming from the ‘toxic work environment’ with the singer.

2024-04-25T09:00:39Z

Mining giant BHP launches bid to takeover rival Anglo American

Anglo American did not disclose the price of the ‘unsolicited’ offer, which must be sewn up before a deadline of May 22.

2024-04-25T03:05:46Z

BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American

Australian mining giant BHP has submitted a eye-watering $38.8 billion takeover bid for British rival Anglo American.

2024-04-25T11:19:26Z

Luxury group Hermes sees sales surge: Here’s why

French luxury group Hermes posted a sharp rise in first-quarter sales, driven by a strong performance in its leather goods.

2024-04-25T11:49:26Z

2024-04-25T11:42:34Z

BHP makes offer to acquire Anglo American in mega transaction

Anglo American confirmed on Thursday that it had received an unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional combination proposal from BHP Group Limited.

2024-04-25T07:51:27Z

Rand firms against subdued dollar as market awaits US growth data

Emerging market currencies are trading cautiously, with the rand remaining range-bound.

2024-04-25T11:52:08Z

Elon Musk’s net worth jumps $9.8 billion in 24 hours. Here’s why

The Forbes Real Time Billionaires list shows that South Africa-born Elon Musk saw his net worth jump $9.8 billion over the last 24 hours.

2024-04-25T09:11:44Z

TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India did it

TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India did it - The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature

2024-04-25T10:39:58Z

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat goes online!

Fans of Jeremy Clarkson's farm to fork produce need no longer wait in the huge queues at his Chipping Norton farm shop as he has began to advertise his produce on Amazon Fresh.

2024-04-25T06:38:21Z

VML's Parusha Partab: Challenging the commonplace notion of strategy

Parusha Partab has been appointed the first chief strategy officer of the newly formed VML South Africa.Parusha Partab, VML SA's first chief strategy officer, is challenging the commonplace notion of strategy (Image supplied)Last year WPP announced the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R (globally) to form VML, operational from 1 January 2024.Previous group strategy director at Wunderman Thompson Partab’s work will lay the foundation for the...

2024-04-25T00:09:43Z

Eskom says fewer breakdowns and reserves sufficient to keep the power on

‘We are seeing the emergence of a diversified and competitive power generation sector, comprising Eskom and former Eskom generators, PPP generators, municipal generators, hundreds of independent power producers (IPPs), and literally thousands of big, medium and small ‘prosumers’ (customers of electricity that are both producers and consumers of electricity)’

2024-04-25T04:20:53Z

Network connects with Brian Mpono

Brian Mpono, 40, CEO of the Oceans uMhlanga mixed-use development, is often described as an ambassador for tourism, and foreign and local investment, into Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.

2024-04-25T10:06:54Z

Labour's plan to outlaw zero-hours would be unpopular, study finds

The Resolution Foundation think-tank said three-quarters of employers use 'flexible' contracts to help manage ups and downs in customer demand, keeping costs down.

2024-04-25T00:07:15Z

Missing tech billionaires' daughter was last seen at ferry port town

Mint Butterfield, 16, vanished from her mother's home in affluent Bolinas, on April 21. Her mom, Flickr founder Caterina Fake, reported her missing the following day.

2024-04-25T12:09:24Z

AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand

AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch, as well as its respiratory and immunology segment. View on euronews

2024-04-25T12:53:54Z

Is Neo-Stratcom trying to destroy Sekunjalo and Iqbal Survé through a propaganda onslaught?

Since acquiring what was a hotly contested bid for Independent Media, one of South Africa's big four media groups, Dr Iqbal Survé has faced a never-ending barrage of negative media coverage and propaganda, some masquerading as news reports, writes Edmond Phiri.

2024-04-25T06:12:28Z

2024-04-25T10:57:26Z

Labour's plan to nationalise railways could hike costs by £10 billion

Industry bosses said taxpayers would be liable for ballooning subsidies or face services being slashed to pay for the programme, which could cost up to £10billion.

2024-04-25T00:07:18Z

Employers blamed for R7bn in unpaid pension contributions

Most funds choose to act late against employers, thereby rendering a portion of the outstanding amount legally unrecoverable.

2024-04-25T06:16:03Z

Sheriff of the court raids diamond tycoon Louis Liebenberg’s home and office

Diamond Tycoon Louis Liebenberg’s house has been raided by the sheriff of the court in Cape Town.

2024-04-25T11:58:12Z

AI start-up unveils avatars that convincingly show human emotions

Synthesia’s so-called expressive avatars can go from happy to frustrated. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:38:27Z

Back in profit: mixed results from Barclays beat expectations

The UK lender swings back to profit after reporting losses in the final three months of last year amid its efforts to restructure the bank's operations. View on euronews

2024-04-25T10:38:27Z

Kris Jenner becomes Meghan's latest friend to be gifted a jam jar

The Kardashian momager and reality TV star shared a snap of the pot nestled in a bowl of lemons alongside a handwritten letter, presumably from Meghan.

2024-04-25T07:08:25Z

Development levy driving business from Durban

Durban Chamber of Commerce, property association sound warning over policy.

2024-04-25T07:51:33Z

Pret a Manger brings back co-founder to get a handle on chain's debt

Sinclair Beecham has returned to the coffee chain as new chairman Konrad Meyer vowed to get a handle on its finances as he announced they were 'implementing plans' to reduce debt.

2024-04-25T10:38:57Z

Sainsbury's shoppers are left without online deliveries

Sainsbury's shoppers have been left without online deliveries after the store was hit with technical issues.

2024-04-25T09:08:39Z