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Ikea delays opening of its flagship Oxford Street store AGAIN

It is the second time the proposed store, which was previously home to Topshop's flagship London site, has seen its opening delayed.

2024-05-10T17:07:56Z

Popular French restaurant chain to give away FREE fries to Londoners

French restaurant chain Côte Brasserie will be dishing out free portions of fries to Londoners on May 17 to celebrate the launch of a new secret menu item - but only 100 portions will be up for grabs!

2024-05-10T15:10:30Z

#AfricaMonth: Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP, envisions innovation in Africa

Dumisani Moyo brings 20 years of experience to his role as the marketing director at SAP, a German multinational software company, where he leads the marketing strategy for the Africa region which includes South, East, West, Central and Lusophone Africa.For Africa Month, Bizcommunity spoke to him about his unwavering passion for innovation and development on the continent. ;Dumisani Moyo. Source: Supplied.What unique challenges and opportunities...

2024-05-11T00:07:29Z

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: Getting Software Right, Mostly

A look at the software experience in BMW's big electric SUV after six months of ownership. Inside or out, the iX could use updates.

2024-05-10T17:03:33Z

Nearly one-third of brands launched in 2022 discontinued by 2023

Euromonitor International's new artificial intelligence (AI) powered Passport Innovation platform has found that nearly one-third of brands launched in 2022 were discontinued by the end of 2023.Source: © LinkedIn LinkedIn Nearly one-third of brands launched in 2022 were discontinued by the end of 2023, revealed market research company Euromonitor International...The platform monitors e-commerce data and tracks the product lifecycles of newly...

2024-05-11T00:07:27Z

George building collapse: Land owners distance themselves from tragic incident

The five-story development was estimated at over R39 million.

2024-05-10T14:52:04Z

Air Vanuatu and Bonza collapse: Couple's dream wedding in paradise ruined after two airlines go under - leaving the best man and maid of honour stranded hundreds of kilometres away

Shane Holford and fiancée Emma Chapman, from the Sunshine Coast, have spent months making arrangements to hold their wedding in Vanuatu but it's now up in the air.

2024-05-11T01:09:12Z

The Automotive Cold War Is Officially Underway

The White House plans to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, according to The Wall Street Journal.

2024-05-10T18:13:13Z

Jim Simons dead at 86: Billionaire math genius passes away in NYC

He was known as one of the richest men in the world with a net worth exceeding $30 billion, and revolutionized investing in financial markets with his math and data-driven approach.

2024-05-10T19:23:18Z

Thandizwa Mazwai on motherhood and the importance of building a community

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let us not forget the people who are not our biological mothers but play a motherly role in our lives

2024-05-10T17:00:07Z

CONFIRMED: VAR implementation in the PSL imminent!

South African football fans have been calling for the implementation of VAR, and here are the good news from Victor Gomes…

2024-05-10T14:11:54Z

Sparletta brings the taste of home to every meals as Uzalo stars takeover KwaMashu Shoprite

In an exciting collaboration event between Spar-letta and the SABC 1 hit TV show Uzalo, Spar-letta brought a burst of flavour to fans of the TV show and the KwaMashu community at large on 27 April 2024, as their favourite stars provided a memorable lunchtime experience.Spar- Letta swapping scripts for receipts to bring a taste of home with happy meals.Partnering with Spar-letta, the stars of Uzalo, including the vibrant Simphiwe Majozi, the...

2024-05-11T00:07:21Z

Huge boost for families ahead of the election as economy grows

Britain's economy outpaced France, Germany and the United States in the first three months of the year, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show.

2024-05-10T23:39:02Z

Inside Honda's Plans To Phase Out Internal Combustion By 2040

Plus, Elon Musk changes his tune on Tesla Supercharging after laying everyone off, and one of Geely's brands makes its Wall Street debut.

2024-05-10T14:02:57Z

Chinese tech chief quits after berating her staff for daring to moan

Baidu is one of China's largest tech companies, running the country's leading search engine, and is often seen as the country's equivalent to Google.

2024-05-10T21:38:50Z

Elon Musk predicts AI will overtake humans to the point that 'biological intelligence will be 1%'

Elon Musk gave his thoughts on AI's impact, space exploration, and Starlink during the 27th annual Global Conference organised by the Milken Insitute. View on euronews

2024-05-10T19:59:09Z

Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 19% In March 2024 To 1.3 Million

Almost one in five new cars was rechargeable, while plugless hybrids surged to a new record.

2024-05-10T19:28:18Z

Off the grid: 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan review

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan benefits from no slack cut, following in the trailblazing footsteps of the Jaguar I-Pace ...

2024-05-10T16:36:29Z

Nando's Hot Young Designer Talent Search 2024 is on

The Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) talent search is back and calling on young creatives to submit their sensational ‘Screen Dream’ concepts.Woven ceiling panels by John Vogel, ceramic beaded screen by Studio Kalki, Terra-cotta central planter by Plantr, green planter by TheUrbanative, woven benches by John Vogel, woven lights by Ashanti Design. Location: Nando’s Central Kitchen, Johannesburg. Image by Elsa Young.Each iteration of the biennial...

2024-05-11T00:07:29Z

George collapse: Three more bodies recovered today

Three more bodies have been recovered from the site where a building had collapsed. Here is the latest. from the scene.

2024-05-10T13:13:40Z

Pictured: The 'authentic' ex-Etihad jet plane that's been turned into a 'luxurious' holiday rental complete with a fuselage bedroom and dolly trolleys

A video tour of the plane-ly impressive rental in Tenby, West Wales, has gone viral on TikTok, garnering 800,000 views. Read on for more about the transformed Airbus A320..

2024-05-10T12:22:59Z

Want To Chat EVs? Come Hang With Us In Boston On May 19

We'll be at the Natick Mall Cars and Coffee on Sunday, May 19, before chatting EV stuff at Lucid's Boston Seaport store.

2024-05-10T20:13:24Z

King Charles's garden in Highgrove starts to shape up for visitors

At Highgrove, the King and Queen's Gloucestershire country home, a team of gardeners are carefully tidying up box and golden yew bushes.

2024-05-11T01:39:26Z

The 2024 Eat Out magazine is on shelves!

The latest edition offers readers an immersive experience of South Africa’s restaurant scene through the lens of those creating culinary excellence.New Media-owned Eat Out has celebrated SA’s most talented chefs and restaurateurs, and the teams that breathe life into their vision, for 25 years. The 2024 Eat Out magazine continues in that tradition, shining a light on the people who turn food into an art form.Tessa Purdon, Eat Out head of...

2024-05-11T00:07:21Z

Women, especially over 35, are blocked from accessing the economy

This Mother’s Day, Taking Care of Business (TCB) implores public and private businesses to consider mothers over 35 for employment opportunities. These women form the segment of our population suffering the “double disadvantage” of being both older women and mothers, making them the worst affected by unemployment rates. Due to structural, political and socio-economic limitations, this portion of our working-age population struggles to access...

2024-05-11T00:07:25Z

Junior lawyers at US law firm in City could earn as much as £180,000

Junior lawyers working at a US law firm in the City could now be earning up to £180,000 a year as firms compete to hire staff.

2024-05-11T01:24:14Z

Port of Cape Town misses recovery targets, threatens citrus exports

Collaborative efforts between the industry and the Western Cape Government (WCG) have been focused on working with Transnet Port Terminals to establish a reliable and effective recovery plan aimed at stabilising operations in the short term.Source: SkyPixels via Wikimedia CommonsAs May 2024 approaches, there is an expectation for a significant surge in South African citrus exports, with projections indicating a need to transport 16.6 million...

2024-05-11T00:07:31Z

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

A nation’s ability to generate sustainable economic growth and thrive is inherently linked to the health of its population. Alongside skills and education, a country must invest in the physical and mental well-being of its workforce to facilitate meaningful socio-economic development.Mandla Shezi, Group Chief Executive Officer, Rand Mutual AssuranceThe International Labour Organisation (ILO) has identified a two-way link between productivity and...

2024-05-11T00:07:22Z

The doomsayers are looking foolish now the economy is bouncing back

ALEX BRUMMER: Growth exceeded all expectations in the first three months of the year, with the economy improving by 0.6 per cent.

2024-05-11T00:09:07Z

Tesla worker who was brutally fired reveals dedication to employer

A Tesla worker who was suddenly fired has revealed how he went above and beyond while working at the company and even slept in his car and showered at the factory.

2024-05-10T20:53:37Z

Is this the death of working from home?

JD Sports is the latest to hit out at home working - with some staff reportedly looking for new jobs as the sportswear giant told them to get back to their desks.

2024-05-10T17:08:06Z

Report: Tower companies fuel Africa’s telecommunications boom

A new white paper, the first of its kind globally, highlights the critical contribution of independent tower companies to the continent's booming telecommunications sector. The The Independent Tower Industry as a Key Enabler of the Development of African Telecommunications study, is a collaborative effort between SBA Communications, a leading wireless infrastructure provider, and telecommunications industry consultancy Telecom Advisory...

2024-05-11T00:07:27Z

City pushes on with plans for eviction of Salt River Market traders

The once popular market, which was filled with colour, now tells the tale of its decline, with only about four stalls left.

2024-05-10T15:55:12Z

Paris police deploys controversial AI-powered video surveillance ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

Paris authorities have authorised using AI-driven video surveillance ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts, but the tech has raised privacy concerns. View on euronews

2024-05-10T13:43:28Z

The importance of a retail media strategy for e-commerce

With 74% of global consumers starting their buyer’s journey on the Amazon platform, brands need a solid retail media strategy to support their e-commerce strategies.Image supplied. Incubeta's Martine Kevelham shares insight about why retail media is important and how it has helped other regions where Amazon has recently launchedHowever, too few brands have properly considered how to do this and this oversight could end up hurting them.Retail...

2024-05-11T00:07:27Z

London's faltering 'night-tsar' Amy Lamé receives £12k payrise

Earlier this year, Amy Lamé insisted she was worth her £120,000-a-year salary despite receiving backlash over City Hall-funded trips to Australia, Italy and Spain.

2024-05-11T01:09:13Z

2024-05-10T13:44:41Z

China's Zeekr Is Now A Public Company. Its Path To U.S. Sales Is Less Clear

Is this hot-selling Geely Group newcomer headed to American shores after a big debut on Wall Street?

2024-05-10T21:13:38Z

Moment BBC reporter confronts people smuggler the Scorpion

The final episode of BBC Radio 4's To Catch a Scorpion sees journalist Sue Mitchell and aid volunteer Rob Lawrie finally catch up with Scorpion, aka Barzan Majeed.

2024-05-10T14:25:43Z

Over 18,000 Riders Rolled Out For The Ducati 'We Ride As One' Tour

It's only the third year ever that Ducati groups worldwide have participated in this event, but the numbers keep growing.

2024-05-10T12:58:58Z

Zeeland Pier II – From Only R1 215 Million

Strategically located for capital growth, Zeeland Pier II boasts 82 modern city apartments.

2024-05-10T15:06:00Z

Lucid’s $48,000 Midsize EV Might Be Called ‘Earth,' Trademark Reveals

The Earth would come after the Air and the Gravity in Lucid’s lineup.

2024-05-10T13:17:52Z

Britain's biggest banks axe more than 6,000 branches in nine years

The biggest banks have closed more than 6,000 branches since 2015, with Barclays the worst offender, figures have revealed.

2024-05-10T21:23:38Z

Ex-Liverpool chief Julian Ward returns to Anfield as Michael Edwards makes two appointments

According to reports, Julian Ward has returned to Liverpool as he has been appointed their technical director by FSG's CEO of football Michael Edwards.

2024-05-10T17:27:18Z

AI has developed new sinister skill, scientists warn

MIT researchers have discovered that AI is capable of manipulating and deceiving humans, and has called call for governments to develop strong regulations before it is too late.

2024-05-10T20:20:09Z

EXPLAINED: Eskom sets record straight on ‘burning issue’ of turbine usage

Eskom has given clarity on its usage of Open-Cycle Gas Turbines or OCGTs.

2024-05-10T18:37:17Z

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the pre-woke holier-than-thou headteacher creating division at Man Utd

Sir Jim Ratcliffe called the IT department a 'disgrace' and the museum a load of 'crap' after his Manchester United audit. He sounds like the worst headteacher I ever worked with.

2024-05-10T15:12:04Z

Roadskin Taranis Elite Moto Jeans Are Here To Save Your Butt...Literally

Straight leg, little bit of stretch, moves well with you on and off the bike.

2024-05-10T14:44:05Z

Former jewelry store employee reveals how she caught men CHEATING

Sarah Renn, from Norfolk, Virginia, took to TikTok to share her tactics with her 107,600 followers. She said she was appalled to find out how many men she would catch trying to cover their tracks.

2024-05-10T13:55:39Z

Western Cape semigration brought about by its ‘proper administration’

“In 2019, 14% of the transactions in the Western Cape were from buyers outside, now that is close to 24 and 25%. So that trend is upward sloping. You also see that other provinces also experience inbound migration.”

2024-05-10T16:10:12Z