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South Africa

Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve

Today at 11:36 AM, via SAnews

Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve

Transnet says it has recorded sustained operational improvements across its port system, with vessel traffic increasing by 9% year-on-year – a strong indicator of the organisation’s ongoing recovery and growing operational momentum.

“The overall strong growth performance signal improved domestic economic...

South Africa

Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi

Today at 11:00 AM, via SAnews

Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi

While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity.

According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study...

Education

Will Airbnb Gain Ground in New York?

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.

Science/Tech

Vodacom Insurance: How Many Customers Trust Its Funeral, Life And Device Plans

Today at 12:16 PM, via Tech Financials

Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, continues to make significant inroads into the insurance sector as it steadily gains customer trust. The Vodafone-owned company has been expanding its presence in the insurance market by offering funeral, life, and device cover, alongside various short-term insurance services, to both existing and new customers. Insurance […]

Science/Tech

Canal+ firms up 3 June JSE listing

Today at 12:06 PM, via TechCentral

Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June.