Showing posts with tag "headline"

Disney+ raises streaming price, offers plans with ads

Walt Disney Co is raising the price of its flagship Disney+ streaming service by 38%, part of a plan to generate more revenue for its money-losing online businesses and build on third-quarter resul...

May 25, 2023
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media

Worries over South Africa being ‘greylisted’ – here’s what it could mean for you

The possibility of South Africa being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could make doing business with the country even tougher.

May 25, 2023
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banking

Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa

There’s been outrage from some quarters in South Africa about reports that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also gener...

May 25, 2023
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business opinion

Government rolling out new subjects at schools in South Africa

The Department of Basic Education is making significant changes to the school curriculum to boost mathematics, science and technology among learners in the country.

May 26, 2023
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government

MTN reports earnings jump amid strong customer growth

MTN Group said it balanced an accelerated investment into its networks with the delivery of solid interim financial results for the six-month period ended June 2022.

May 26, 2023
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mobile

5 important things happening in South Africa today

South Africa might not be able to avoid being greylisted, economists warn; industry says Nersa must not rush its “unimplementable” new methodology; investigation uncovers what could go wrong if Sou...

May 31, 2023
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business

South Africa’s industrial gas users say Sasol price hike poses risk

South Africa’s economy will face a price hike by Sasol Ltd for gas supply that will add about R325 million ($20 million) a month to the cost, according to an association of users of the fuel.

June 1, 2023
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energy

Deutsche Bank to boost team in South Africa

Deutsche Bank AG is beefing up its investment banking team and services in Africa’s most developed economy as part of a plan to grow on the continent.

May 26, 2023
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banking

Emigration warning as ANC puts wealth tax back on the table

Experts at Tax Consulting South Africa warn that the ANC’s renewed position on taxing the country’s wealthiest individuals to fund a basic income grant could push them offshore, adding further stra...

May 30, 2023
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wealth

Samsung reveals new fold, flip smartphones, and a Galaxy Watch

Samsung Electronics unveiled the latest generation of its foldable devices on Wednesday, keeping prices steady despite surging costs of materials and shipping.

May 31, 2023
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mobile

Another South African airline has had its licence suspended – here’s why it could be good news for consumers

The Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) has suspended Mango Airlines’ air service licence for up to two years amid soaring ticket prices

May 30, 2023
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business

3 new features for WhatsApp

Messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out several security and privacy features, including the ability to choose who can see you when you are online, and blocking screenshots of view-once messages.

May 23, 2023
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technology