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Drivers being 'seriously overcharged' with fuel prices soaring

The average price of a litre of petrol increased by 3p to 150p in April alone, the RAC said, while average diesel prices rose by 2p per litre to 157.8p last month, with retailers' margins also rising.

2024-05-04T00:02:18Z

#BehindtheCampaign: Auto & General's Suddenly campaign takes national DOOH by storm

The latest opportunity in pDOOH, and a first for Auto & General Insurance, is the brand's national takeover that involved screening the same advert across 335 sites nationally at the same time across the country.According to research by Kantar Media Reactions, Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, including enhanced Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (pDOOH) advertising, has shown significant impact on brand recall, ranging from 46% to 84%. ;...

2024-05-04T00:15:26Z

Hundreds Of Teslas Are Piling Up In A Vacant Mall Parking Lot

A local service center says that its lot can't handle the "growing inventory," which includes dozens of Cybertrucks.

2024-05-03T19:31:05Z

F1 Miami GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its second outing of 2024 at the Miami Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-05-03T23:19:01Z

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is seen enjoying cozy dinner

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell was caught dining with her taxpayer-funded bodyguard Officer Jeffrey Vappie, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Crime Commission (MCC).

2024-05-04T02:47:57Z

1920s Chicago penthouse hits the market for $4.3m

A 1920s Chicago townhouse with one-of-a-kind features and once owned by a Hollywood starlet has hit the market for $4.35 million

2024-05-03T20:16:53Z

The rise of aparthotels: Fad, buzzword, or booming sector?

The hospitality industry has always been a dynamic space, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of travellers worldwide.Source: Supplied.In recent years, a new player has entered the scene, challenging the traditional hotel model: the apart-hotel, also known as aparthotel or serviced apartments. But is this concept merely a passing fad, a buzzword, or a booming sector reshaping the hospitality landscape?With the rise of platforms...

2024-05-04T00:15:26Z

Tesla suing Indian company for using its name

Tesla suing Indian company for using its name - Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company is seeking unspecified damages and a permanent injunction from the company from a judge in New Delhi

2024-05-03T23:44:00Z

How a 'Greedy' mum forced preschool to CLOSE DOWN after swindling £65k

Claire Precious, 49, used school bank cards to make 220 purchases from Amazon, Argos and other sites over five years. Bassetts Farm Pre-School in Exmouth, Devon, was forced to close down.

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2024-05-03T19:14:21Z

Tesla's Supercharger Retreat Could 'Threaten' EV Transition: Analysts

We also discuss Rivian's plans to add hundreds of new jobs and the leadership change at Mercedes' Alabama plant.

2024-05-03T16:00:32Z

Sweden's Sámi pay the price in Europe's quest for copper

The EU aims to boost production of copper and other metals to meet 2050 climate goals. A mine expansion in northern Sweden is seen as critical to those amibitons, but for indigenous Sámi who have been moved off their land it's a threat to an ancient way of life. View on euronews

2024-05-03T16:56:06Z

Walmart shopper reveals how he uses Folger's coffee to tackle headache

A TikTok user, who's a Walmart shopper, shared a cure to keep mosquitos about 15 feet from a house using Folgers coffee.

2024-05-03T16:31:12Z

Huge amount foreign buyers spent on Australian property in nine months

Foreign buyers spent an eye-watering $5.3billion on Australian residential properties in just nine months, new figures from the Federal Treasury have shown.

2024-05-04T07:18:37Z

'Tesla Left Some Really Good Sites On The Table': How Revel Aims To Fill A Charging Vacuum

The CEO of rideshare (and charging) company Revel talks Toyota's involvement, picking up Tesla's mantle and why being "first to market" matters.

2024-05-03T18:15:48Z

New Ford South Africa sales director appointed

Ryan Searle has been appointed the new sales director of Ford South Africa.Ryan Searle | image supplied“With three decades of local and international retail sales, marketing, dealer development and management experience for German automotive brands, Searle will play a crucial role in the growth of the Ford brand in South Africa, and ensuring the success of its expanding range of new-generation products,” says Ford SA.“It’s an exciting period for...

2024-05-04T00:15:15Z

Huawei launches eKit brand for SMEs at the China (Shenzhen) - SA Investment Promotion Conference

Huawei introduced its eKit brand of network solutions to the South African SME market at the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference. Hosted by the Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality at the Bank of China Johannesburg Branch in Sandton recently, the event sought to strengthen ties between South Africa and the Shenzhen municipality.Huawei eKit Launch ribbon cutting ceremony: from left to right:...

2024-05-04T00:15:20Z

The bargain California town with stunning nature and great transport

Homes in Bay Point typically sell for less than half the average price of a home in the San Francisco metro zone. The town of 24,000 has been dubbed the 'last affordable place' to buy in the Bay Area.

2024-05-04T05:18:17Z

Strike looms over magistrates' wage dispute

JOHANNESBURG - The Justice Ministry says it notes reports regarding a possible strike by some magistrates. The Judicial Officers Association of South Africa representing 800 magistrates of just over 2000 across the country, has said it’s considering embarking on industrial action. This is over issues of pay and a major review of salaries. The Justi...

2024-05-03T17:45:46Z

Blue Peter winner says he 'would have been worth a lot of money'

Steven Bostock, who was featured on Blue Peter fifty years ago, entered the contest with what appeared to be a flat-screen TV with internet connection.

2024-05-04T00:02:19Z

Anne Hathaway's house in The Idea of You is available to rent

Travelers who are hoping to stay in the cozy house featured in the new Anne Hathaway film can plan their trip today.

2024-05-03T20:47:08Z

Ferries are meant to be our lifeline service.

On a sun-baked Friday evening in late April, a folk song's spirited chorus drifted out of Bar Beag at the far end of Tobermory and across the Sound of Mull.

2024-05-03T21:47:00Z

Thousands of London cab drivers set to sue Uber for £250 million

Recently, Uber has been sued in a number of places, including Paris and in Australia by local cab drivers who say that Uber has led to them losing income. View on euronews

2024-05-03T16:06:32Z

A year later, Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman laureates boast robust business skills and expansion

A year has almost come to pass since the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award hailed reigning queens, Zama Ngcobo and Clair Blanckenberg last year. The awards pride and honour women who imbibe the spirit of Grande Dame of Champagne, Madame Clicquot; these are tenacious, trailblazers and fearless women who sit at the throne of entrepreneurship. A year later, Bold Future Award laureate, Ngcobo expressed that the award has broadened her knowledge on...

2024-05-04T09:44:57Z

Schoolteacher who has visited all 195 countries in the world reveals how she could afford to travel the globe on a budget - as she dished on what it is really like in destinations on the 'do not travel list'

Schoolteacher Lucy Hsu, 42, from San Francisco, has officially visited all 195 countries as recognized by the United Nations, with Syria being the final spot she ticked off in May 2023.

2024-05-03T19:16:09Z

Kaizer Chiefs coach receives backing from unexpected source

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has done 'incredible work', according to Sundowns boss Rulani Mokwena.

2024-05-04T07:13:29Z

6 lessons small online retailers can learn from big-name online retail stores

In 2023 Amazon delivered goods to members using its Prime service at faster-than-ever speeds globally, with seven billion items arriving either on the same or the next day.Image supplied. Jaco Roux, head of product at South African e-commerce ecosystem, Bob Group, looks at how smaller businesses can compete with big-name online retail storesOne of the major reasons big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is...

2024-05-04T00:15:20Z

April sees marginal increase in global food prices

In April, the global benchmark for food commodity prices saw a slight increase, with higher meat prices and modest gains in vegetable oils and cereals outweighing reductions in sugar and dairy products, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).Source: Tumisu via PixabayThe FAO Food Price Index, which measures monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of widely-traded food commodities, recorded...

2024-05-04T00:15:17Z

U.S. Government Delays Even-Stricter EV Tax Credit Rules

Vehicles were set to become ineligible for the tax credit in 2025 if their batteries contained Chinese-sourced graphite. The new rules delay that requirement.

2024-05-03T16:30:31Z

Toyota Execs Say Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Ideal For A Tundra-Sized Pickup

Having a hydrogen fuel cell power an electric pickup would allow it to match the range of combustion trucks.

2024-05-03T17:30:45Z

5 big events impacting local small businesses in May

The first four months of 2024 have not gone by without challenges, and as the year progresses small businesses have had no choice but to go along with it.Source: UnsplashThis month’s SME Forecast compiled by Miguel da Silva, managing executive at Retail Capital, a division of TymeBank, takes a wider look at the significant impact international and local events are having on South African businesses.“The world is so intimately connected, that...

2024-05-04T00:15:20Z

Abel Motorsports "pulling plug" on 2024 Indy 500 effort due to lack of funding

A lack of sponsorship funding has ended the chances for Abel Motorsports to contend at the running of the 2024 Indianapolis 500.

2024-05-03T18:33:18Z

Family of dead Boeing whistleblower pay heartbreaking tributes and say his absence will be ‘deeply felt’

Family of dead Boeing whistleblower pay heartbreaking tributes and say his absence will be ‘deeply felt’ - Joshua Dean died after a short illness and had raised concerns about Boeing aircraft after working as a quality auditor at a supplier to the troubled aerospace giant

2024-05-03T21:58:32Z

LG Showcase MEA 2024 returns with first-hand experiences of LG Electronics’ latest innovations

The LG Electronics flagship event hosted in Abu Dhabi showcased all major product lineupsLG Showcase MEA 2024 recently welcomed guests and partners in Abu Dhabi to in-person experience the latest and greatest the brand has to offer.The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE had over 500 guests who witnessed all of LG Electronics’ new innovations that will be rolled out in the region. The LG Showcase,...

2024-05-04T00:15:25Z

Global air cargo capacity, demand continue to grow, says Iata

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released March 2024 data, indicating significant yearly increases in global air cargo demand.Source: PublicDomainPictures via pixabay.comThe overall demand, tracked using cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), climbed by 10.3% over March 2023 (11.4% for international operations), marking the fourth consecutive month of double-digit growth from the previous year. Meanwhile, capacity, recorded in...

2024-05-04T00:15:26Z

Rahal: IndyCar needs to focus on parts shortage, not new teams

Graham Rahal believes a bigger focus should be put towards fixing the parts shortage issues plaguing the IndyCar paddock before having new teams join the series.

2024-05-03T19:03:21Z

Starbucks UK launches brand new summer menu

Starbucks has launched its brand new summer menu. The drinks and food items were first available last week for Starbucks Rewards members but have now been rolled out to the nation.

2024-05-03T17:03:41Z

Pharrell's jewelry collection and more of the week's stylish events

From Pharrell Williams dropping a fierce jewelry line with Tiffany & Co. to Paris Hilton getting 'chic' for breakfast at Joe & The Juice, a roundup of the week's most stylish happenings.

2024-05-03T20:19:17Z

2024-05-03T15:59:56Z

South African Breweries Talent Challenge calls on young graduates to apply

The South African Breweries' (SAB) first edition SAB Talent Challenge has launched, with young graduates between the ages of 18 – 30 years invited to take up the challenge and apply.Source: © 123rf 123rf The South African Breweries’ (SAB) first edition SAB Talent Challenge has launched, with young graduates between the ages of 18 – 30 years invited to take up the challenge and applyThe programme offers young gradautes an employment opportunity...

2024-05-04T00:15:17Z

Zimbabwe open for business with neighbour, South Africa

This week, South Africa hosted the Zimbabwe Investment Summit which took place at the Radisson Hotel in Kempton Park on Thursday and Friday. The two-day economic drive was meant to highlight economic opportunities and potential partnerships that exist between the two neighbouring countries. Opening the summit held under the theme: Diversify and Thrive: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe on Thursday, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance,...

2024-05-03T18:42:29Z

Who owns Loftus Versfeld? The home of the Bulls and Sundowns

The famous Loftus Versfeld is a multi-purpose stadium located in Tshwane's Sunnyside suburb and has staged some incredible sporting moments.

2024-05-04T09:43:55Z

Elon Musk’s Supercharger Chaos Could Slow The EV Transition. But It Doesn’t Have To.

Tesla is pumping the breaks on EV charging. That creates opportunities for competitors, industry analysts told InsideEVs.

2024-05-03T21:31:22Z

Ramaphosa promises young people one million new jobs a year over the next five years

President Cyril Ramaphosa promised young people of Langa, Cape Town, that his government would create one million jobs a year over the next five years, and that R21 billion would be set aside to train young people.

2024-05-04T09:06:11Z

How M&S is luring in young customers with their cheap magic coffee

Marks and Spencer - which originated in Leeds - has attempted to try and shake up the barista scene with their new invention, marketing it as the next new 'It' cup of java.

2024-05-03T16:48:33Z

#Cannes2024: 11 SA creatives on Cannes Lions' Shortlist Jury

Eleven South African creatives will shortlist world-class creative work for this year's Cannes Lions.Sbu Sitole is the founder of The Odd Number. Source; LinkedIN.The South African jurors are:Film Lions:Sibusiso Sitole, chief creative officer, The Odd NumberOutdoor Lions:Ana Rocha, executive creative director, VMLFilm Craft Lions:Shelby Ncube, editor, Strangelove StudiosMedia Lions:Dashni Vilakazi, managing director, The MediaShopIsla Prentis,...

2024-05-04T00:15:22Z

I'm a single mum earning six figures - one step off homelessness

Kate never imagined that at 40 she would be back living with her mum and dad and sharing a king-sized mattress on the floor with her two young kids.

2024-05-04T10:36:16Z

12 sinkholes in six months cost Montagu Gardens businesses millions

Irate business owners, who have lost 25% of their turnover and millions of rand due to 12 sinkholes in six months in Montague Gardens, have called on the City to speed up repairs to the main road or declare the area a disaster.

2024-05-04T06:05:50Z

Emirates: Transforming travel and fostering connections in southern Africa

In this interview, Emirates' southern Africa regional manager, Afzal Parambil, offers insights into the airline's three-decade impact on the region's travel and tourism sector.Source: SuppliedSince beginning operations in South Africa in 1995, Emirates has expanded its flight operations, introduced innovative services, and formed strategic partnerships, shaping the travel experience throughout Southern Africa.Additionally, Parambil discusses...

2024-05-04T00:15:27Z

How Calybre defined their brand story from the start

Calybre, a newcomer to the data consulting market, knew they needed to get it right from the start when launching their business into a highly competitive industry. They approached eatbigfish (represented in Africa by Delta Victor Bravo) to help them distil and consolidate their brand story in a clear, impactful way that would resonate with their target audiences (both internal and external), while remaining true to their core values.“After...

2024-05-04T00:15:24Z