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Looting in SA May Cost KZN Economy $1.3-Billion and 150,000 Jobs, says Presidency
A week full of unrest, violent rioting and looting breaking out in the wake of former President Jacob Zuma’s incarceration, amongst other reasons, has left the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa nearly in ruin. The violence and looting will…
Jeff Bezos Successfully Reaches the Edge of Space
Amazon, Blue Origin founder and richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, blasted off towards the edge of space in his own rocket, the ‘New Shepard’. Bezos has been competing with fellow billionaire Richard Branson, who flew into space aboard…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. News this week was tinged with stories about the ongoing unrest in South Africa. The widespread rioting and looting stemming…
SA Petrol Prices Set for Massive Increases After Looting and Rioting
The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa says new data is suggesting that petrol prices in the country will increase by a huge 87 cents to the litre. This comes as the fuel industry has been ‘hammered from all sides’…
2,500 Troops Deployed to Aid Law Enforcement Deal with #ShutdownSA Looters
A maximum of 2,500 South African National Defense Force (SANDF) soldiers will be used in “Operation PROSPER,” a deployment in response to widespread looting in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The deployment was announced by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South African Defense…
‘Information Blackout’ – Nigerian Media Pushes Back at Government Censorship
The front pages of several major Nigerian newspapers, including The Punch, the Vanguard, the Nation, ThisDay, the Guardian and the Daily Sun, amongst others, ran on Monday with an image decrying the latest push into media censorship launched by the…
Kenyan Taxpayers Could Fork Out Millions for MPs to Have ‘Virtual Meeting’ Laptops
Kenyan taxpayers will now reportedly spend millions of shillings on the acquisition of laptops to enable members of the country’s national assembly to participate in virtual meetings if lawmakers approve a new report recommending methods for the House to find…
Virgin’s Richard Branson Reaches Stars in Watershed Moment for Space Tourism
British billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson flew 80 KMs above the arid deserts of New Mexico aboard his Virgin Galactic spaceship and safely returned to Earth during the vehicle’s first fully-crewed test flight to the edge…
Ramaphosa Extends Lockdown in SA – Here are the New Regulations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended South Africa’s adjusted Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days – with restrictions expected to remain in place until 25 July. Ramaphosa said during his address to the nation on Sunday that the last 2…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. A robotic assistant joins ICU teams in Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Vodafone Ghana and Invest for Africa partner to advance…
Around 290 SAA Pilots May Be Retrenched Following New Deal
Members of the South African Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA) is set to vote on a new agreement with South African Airways (SAA), which, if accepted, could end all current disputes with the airline. Including an ongoing strike. According to SAAPA,…
Gauteng Treasury Sees R6-Million Disappear in Microsoft Payment Blunder
The Department of Treasury in the South African province of Gauteng has reportedly lost more than R6-million ($417,719.67) after it mistakenly paid for services in US dollars instead of South African rand. An erroneous payment of $20-million, instead of R20-million,…
The 5 Best Football Live Streaming Apps for Windows
Football is the most-watched sport in the entire world. What used to be purely TV-based entertainment has now moved to other platforms as well. You can live stream football matches on your phone, tablet, and also your PC. The truth…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. This week in African tech – Lockdown Level 4 in South Africa implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 Delta,…
SA Amongst World’s Best at Coping with COVID-19 Business Challenges, says Report
Although organisations worldwide found their businesses disrupted, projects postponed, and strategies challenged during 2020, South African companies were very adept at coping with business-related challenges as a result of COVID-19, says Project Management Institute. “Drawing this conclusion in their annual…
Top 4 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. After months of planning and preparation, South Africa’s Karpowership deal falls short. “Unicorn” FinTech startups have allowed mobile payments to…
