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New JSE-listed fintech giant shooting the lights out

Today at 09:22 AM, via Daily Investor

Optasia’s first set of results since becoming a JSE-listed company has revealed a strong performance, with revenue growth of 76% and a profit of R725 million.

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Sun City going from zero to hero

Today at 08:46 AM, via Daily Investor

Iconic South African resort Sun City benefited from an uplift in gaming and hospitality revenues over the past year.

South Africa

President Ramaphosa addresses inaugural National Transport Conference

Today at 08:48 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa addresses inaugural National Transport Conference

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. 

The conference, held under the theme: ‘Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability’, will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators to...

Business

MTN swings to R27 billion profit

Today at 08:30 AM, via BusinessTech

MTN has seen a return to profit following a troubled 2024, where the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira impacted the group.

Education

Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have ‘daily screen time’

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day

Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.

Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...

Science/Tech

Starwatch: crescent moon to join Venus in evening twilight

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

After sunset on 20 March, look up to catch the earthshine, when the unlit face of the moon will be faintly visible

Look west after sunset on 20 March and you will find a beautifully slender crescent moon in conjunction with the glorious beacon of Venus, low in the evening twilight.

Venus has been prominent in the dusky skies for several weeks now, outshining every star. On 20 March it will be...

Science/Tech

FSF Threatens Anthropic Over Infringed Copyright: Share Your LLMs Freely

Today at 07:43 AM, via Slashdot

In 2024 Anthropic was sued over claims it infringed copyrights when training LLMs. But as they try to settle, they may have a problem. The Free Software Foundation announced Friday that Anthropic’s training data apparently even included the book “Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman’s Crusade for Free Software” — for which the Free Software Foundation holds a copyright.It was published by...

Motoring

Rough week ahead for petrol prices

Today at 07:52 AM, via TopAuto

Global oil markets face another week of turmoil after a US attack on Iran’s main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East, and deepened concerns over a conflict that’s already upended energy flows.