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Ayrton Senna's famous Honda NSX up for sale

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna's iconic Honda NSX is up for sale, with its UK owner setting the asking price at £500,000.

2024-04-24T16:32:28Z

Tattooed woman vents about job market after rejection from TJ Maxx

Ash Putnam, 23, got rejected by email a few weeks after applying, and was told in person she lacked requisite experience. But she suspected that her tattoos were the real reason.

2024-04-24T22:28:50Z

South African retailers have arrived at an e-commerce crossroads

South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up.Zak Haeri - managing director for NIQ and GfK in South AfricaAsian retailers such as Shein and Temu are upending segments of the e-commerce market,...

2024-04-25T00:09:52Z

Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery

The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution" View on euronews

2024-04-24T20:04:33Z

Man Utd to axe two huge stars as ruthless Ratcliffe puts end to ‘Hollywood’ signings

Man Utd want to rid nearly £700,000-a-week in wages off their books by offloading Varane and Casemiro this summer, and a report has revealed the exits are part of a wider transfer policy implemented by Ratcliffe

2024-04-24T17:06:49Z

Teslas Have Cheapest 10-Year Maintenance Costs: Consumer Reports

Tesla beats out Toyota on estimated maintenance and repair costs, according to a new study.

2024-04-24T19:55:25Z

How much funding does your small business need?

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with determining the optimal amount of funding required for their business due to various practical challenges.Louise Naidoo | image suppliedTo begin with, no business is the same. Funding requirements and the use of credit will vary based on the business life stage (start, run or grow), operating cycles, growth plans, industry, and market conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all...

2024-04-25T00:09:51Z

2024-04-24T15:24:23Z

The influence of wearable tech on fitness culture

In the years post the pandemic, health and well-being are not just aspirations but essential components of a modern lifestyle, and wearable technology has emerged as a key player in shaping fitness culture. The rise of wearable tech reflects a broader societal shift towards a more proactive and informed approach to health, highlighting the importance of data-driven decisions in personal well-being.Smartwatches, classified as wearable technology,...

2024-04-25T00:09:42Z

The 5 brands responsible for the most plastic pollution in the world

The Coca-Cola Company tops the list as the number one polluter, and is responsible for 11 per cent of all branded waste, according to researchers from Dalhousie University.

2024-04-24T18:22:22Z

Why Oracle chairman Larry Ellison is relocating Texas HQ to Nashville

During an onstage conversation with former Senate majority leader Bill Frist, the 79-year-old confirmed the plans for the company to move to Tennessee.

2024-04-24T17:51:22Z

Why The Base 2024 Lucid Air Is The One To Get

The $250,000, Sapphire edition is face-meltingly quick and fun. But the entry-level Pure is what we’d recommend.

2024-04-24T16:55:26Z

Realme sets sights on SA market with budget friendly, feature rich phones

Realme, a rapidly expanding Chinese smartphone brand that began life as an Oppo sub-brand for the Indian market, has officially made its debut in the fiercely competitive South African smartphone market. The company snuck into the country midway through 2023 and has sold over 20,000 devices in the budget segment.Gareth Clarke, Realme South Africa account lead, addresses the crowd at the Cape Town launch event.“We aim to be another credible...

2024-04-25T00:09:47Z

MKBHD Says Toyota BZ4X Is A Good Electric Car But It Has One Big Flaw

The tech reviewer spent over a week with a Toyota bZ4X and he really liked it except for its limited range, especially in winter.

2024-04-24T18:55:14Z

Disney sells off tiny homes at its Fort Wilderness Resort for $50,000

Disney Resorts are selling all of their fully-furnished cabins from their Fort Wilderness Resort to make way for a new resort.

2024-04-24T18:51:46Z

Thousands of Americans are struggling to access Chase accounts

Chase Bank is down for users across the US that complain they can't access their app and website.

2024-04-24T20:52:37Z

England legend John Barnes banned from being company director

Mr Barnes, 60, has signed a disqualification undertaking banning him from being a company director for three-and-a-half years, the Insolvency Service said.

2024-04-24T19:21:36Z

2024-04-24T16:54:36Z

Dr Survé welcomes FSCA’s taking banks to task over bank account closures on basis of reputational risk

However, he says the organisation is failing in its duty to protect South Africans from banks.

2024-04-25T03:03:56Z

California Democrat pushes to ban line-skipping airport perk Clear

The bill, introduced by Senator Josh Newman, would require third-party vendors like clear to create their own security line rather than allowing travelers to bypass TSA checkpoints.

2024-04-24T17:06:34Z

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

How Mark Zuckerberg is reinventing himself amid fall of Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg has gone from T-shirts to glam with gold chains, fur coats, and an AI-generated image of himself with a beard. His change comes as Facebook faces a myriad of concerns.

2024-04-24T17:52:23Z

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

The 2024 Beijing Auto Show Is Here And Everybody Wants A Piece

Plus, how Volvo pulled off the China-made EX30, and Ford faces a tough earnings call of its own.

2024-04-24T14:54:46Z

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

I went from homeless to millionaire businesswoman with just £300

Dani Wallace, from Preston, who escaped domestic abuse and survived homelessness by 'sofa surfing' with two kids has built a successful business with just £300, reports BBC News.

2024-04-24T16:12:55Z

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

Boeing announces million-dollar losses after plane maker hit by safety scandals

The aircraft manufacturer beat Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis mode after a mid-flight cabin panel blowout in January. View on euronews

2024-04-24T15:35:45Z

$400,000 Washington home goes up for sale - with a WILD surprise

The two-bedroom property is nestled in a secluded area in Port Orchard, Washington, and comes with the perfect feature for those who worry about the end of the world.

2024-04-24T22:13:58Z

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

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

You Can't See These Scorpion Helmets Thanks to Kryptek's Camo Patterns

They've gone full John Cena.

2024-04-24T16:42:06Z

Transnet reiterate their exit from School of Excellence after a R200m investment

After spending over R100 million on the Transnet-SAFA School of Excellence in the past five years, the state-owned enterprise has reiterated to SABC Sport the decision its Board took in 2022, to exit the financial sponsorship of the school due to financial considerations.

2024-04-24T17:29:40Z

Cosmetic manager stole nearly £50K to for treatment t

Mother-of-two Rebecca Le-Clercq (pictured), 36 from Bournemouth, spent her ill-gotten gains on 'shallow and materialistic things' she flaunted on social media to make herself look good.

2024-04-24T14:35:55Z

Historic San Francisco store owner says he's shuttering due to crime

Ken Brown and his brother Ron owned a shop on the city's historic Fisherman's Wharf for nearly 50 years, but struggled to stay afloat as the neighborhood deteriorated around them.

2024-04-24T21:07:00Z

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

Ford Will Build Profitable, Affordable Sub-$30,000 EVs

Ford isn't making money selling EVs, but it's learning that consumers want cheap EVs. Ford promises to deliver them.

2024-04-24T22:25:47Z

Proof of damage that's being inflicted by financially illiterate SNP

Life's two certainties used to be death and taxes. But in Scotland there is a difference. Death doesn't get worse every time the Scottish Government delivers a Budget.

2024-04-24T22:06:56Z

SNP high taxes ARE driving away Scotland's top earners

More than 1,000 higher and top earners have quit Scotland to escape the SNP's punishing tax regime.

2024-04-24T22:06:56Z

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

L’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

The Foundation L’Oréal, in collaboration with Unesco, has announced the launch of the sixth iteration of the Women in Science Young Talent Search in South Africa.Image suppliedThis initiative invites exceptional female researchers under the age of 40 from a variety of scientific disciplines, encompassing formal sciences, life sciences, environmental sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and technological sciences, to submit their...

2024-04-25T00:09:45Z

Fisker Burned Through Nearly $1 Billion In 2023

The California-based EV maker delivered fewer than 200 Ocean crossovers after it cut prices by up to $24,000 last month.

2024-04-24T17:25:14Z

Reach South African investors and high-net-worth individuals on their smartphones

Affluent South Africans consume the majority of their content on their smartphones, and companies can take advantage of this to boost their marketing ROI.Daily Investor is South Africa’s leading investment news website and the preferred platform for South Africa’s top finance and investment companies to advertise their products.- Click here to contact the Daily Investor marketing team.This is thanks to Daily Investor’s affluent audience, which...

2024-04-25T00:09:49Z

MTN Group appoints M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies as its global marketing partner

MTN Group is delighted to announce the appointment of M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies, a pan-African marketing services firm, as its new marketing services partner across all MTN Group operating companies, effective 1 January 2025. This partnership underscores our ongoing commitment to pioneering innovative and impactful marketing strategies across our diverse markets.Jacques BurgerM&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies was selected...

2024-04-25T00:09:36Z

Walmart is accused of selling AI artwork in stores

An AI painting of a Chanel perfume bottle was spotted at a Walmart. The canvas was marked down from $26.54 to $22.15 with the word 'CHANE' stamped in the middle.

2024-04-24T19:21:40Z

Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

Social enterprises are attracting growing recognition for their potential to address some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, combining profit generation with positive social development goals. Recent research suggests that social enterprises, already a valuable source of job creation across the continent, could be responsible for more than 5.5 million direct jobs by 2030. In recognition of this growing value, responsible business...

2024-04-25T00:09:40Z

Elon Musk Is Bored Of The Car Industry. That's A Problem For Tesla

It is entirely possible that Tesla could kick off a new autonomy arms race for the 2020s. But it has to get there first.

2024-04-24T18:25:14Z

We're At This Year's Beijing Auto Show. What Do You Want To Know?

There are hundreds of exhibitors this year, with tons of Chinese and foreign brands fighting hard in a highly competitive EV market.

2024-04-24T18:40:17Z

Hyundai Motor Group U.S. EV Sales Outpaced Ford And GM In Q1 2024

The South Korean manufacturer was the top automotive group in terms of all-electric car sales after Tesla.

2024-04-24T15:24:54Z

Lower inflation will bring relief to cash strapped consumers, says Uasa

Keeping up with trends, Uasa wished to remind industry players that consumer spending was vital in the economic structure.

2024-04-24T16:49:24Z