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inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries globally including 9 countries in Africa has been named was the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023, retaining this accolade for a second consecutive year, according to data.ai. The company stated that South Africa is one of the fastest growing markets in Africa. Total downloads of the inDrive app amounted to 66.6 million in 2023, based on Google Play and App Store (China is iOS only) data.ai said. inDrive also achieved a notable milestone, ranking as the fourth most downloaded application worldwide in the Travel category.…
Most of us are used to waiting 30 minutes or more when we order something on a delivery app, but one Uber Eats user had to wait just 69 seconds for their order in 2023. The order, for a Fanta Orange, was delivered from a restaurant just 16 metres from the customer’s house. That’s just one of the insights to emerge from Uber Eats’ 2023 Annual Cravings Report released by Uber Eats. The report provides a snapshot of the most popular, the most unusual, and some of the most unique orders on the platform. The data has revealed some seriously…
MTN South Africa on Monday announced that it has accepted the resignation of independent non-executive director Thabi Leoka, effective immediately. Leoka has been embroiled in a scandal over her claim to have a PhD in economics that many media houses have failed to prove exists. The University of London, where she claimed to have received the PhD, denied giving her such a qualification in economics or even having such a programme. Leoka has blamed a mix-up in her names, which she said she changed, as the reason for the difficulty in confirming her PhD. MTN said Leoka joined the board…
Economist and entrepreneur Thabi Leoka, whose alleged fabrication of a doctorate from the London School of Economics (LSE) has stirred controversy, reportedly cost her the opportunity to be considered as a successor to Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Kuben Naidoo, according to the Sunday Times. Leoka, initially listed among potential candidates following Naidoo’s resignation, was removed early in the selection process last year after revelations surfaced about her dishonesty on her CV. This discovery occurred before Business Day exposed the questionable doctorate, dealing a significant blow to her aspirations. Business Day disclosed that Leoka became embroiled in a scandal surrounding the…
American rapper Meek Mill appears to be caught in a situation that echoes the themes found in one of his own songs, unfolding as his day unravels into an unexpected downturn. The backdrop to this sudden twist in his narrative centres around an innocuous inquiry he made on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. This widely recognised rapper, hailing from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, chose a Saturday morning to connect with his followers. His question sought to explore the extent of his global influence, with a specific focus on the African continent. In what initially seemed like a…
Eskom today announced that Mr Dan Marokane will assume office as the Group Chief Executive on 01 March 2024. When making the announcement of Mr Marokane’s appointment on 08 December 2023, Eskom indicated that he would join the organisation no later than 31 March 2024. “On behalf of the Eskom Board, I officially welcome Dan to the organisation. Eskom employees were excited to hear that Dan will rejoin the company. They remember his hands-on leadership style that is needed right now,” said Eskom Board Chairman, Mteto Nyati. “The Board wishes him well as he steers Eskom in the right direction…
As matric results are released, the country will celebrate the vanity metrics presented by the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga. However, these do very little to reflect the true picture of education in South Africa. Instead, what should be looked at is how many learners who entered Grade One in 2012 completed Grade 12 last year. Figures showing how many young South Africans have completed the treacherous journey from Grade One to matric will reveal the actual state of education in South Africa. The matric results presented annually simply mask the true state of education received by most learners…
TikTok is currently testing a new feature that taps into the realm of AI to enhance users’ songwriting endeavours, according to The Verge. Known as AI Song, this feature utilises the extensive language model, Bloom, to generate musical compositions based on text prompts provided by users. When crafting a post, individuals can input their own lyrics into the text field, prompting TikTok to suggest incorporating AI Song to complement the content with sounds. Additionally, users have the flexibility to select the desired genre for the generated song. Although the feature hasn’t been rolled out universally, some TikTok users have already…
Telkom today announced its recognition as the Top Employer in South Africa for 2024 by the distinguished Top Employers Institute. This prestigious accolade underscores Telkom’s steadfast commitment to cultivating an environment that prioritises and invests in its most valuable asset – its people. On 18 January 2024, Telkom was honoured to receive the prestigious Top Employer Award – for a second year in a row – a testament to the Company’s dedication in achieving a harmonious balance between investing in its workforce, refining operational processes, enhancing the physical work environment, and embracing cutting-edge technology. This distinction further solidifies Telkom’s position…
Vodacom Group has been ranked by the Top Employers Institute as the continent’s number one employer. This prestigious certification and first place ranking has also been awarded to Vodacom South Africa and Vodacom Mozambique. Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through exceptional Human Resource (HR) policies. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of its HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing. While Vodacom…