Author: Staff Writer
Impact Amplifier, with the financial support of Google.org, today launched its African Online Safety Platform (AOSP). The Africa Online Safety Platform is an Africa-wide project and part of Impact Amplifier’s broader intention to address African Online Safety at a systemic level. The African internet safety ecosystem is hindered by several issues, key among them is the lack of a central repository of all the online safety research that has been conducted on a broad spectrum of issues in Africa; lack of a central repository for education material for the plethora of online safety challenges relevant for African users; the absence…
The Shoprite Group invites high-performing students keen to join the retail industry to apply for its comprehensive bursary programme. Students enrolled for degree studies in Accounting, Biological Sciences, Criminology, Information Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain, Retail Business Management, Food Sciences as well as Agricultural Sciences can apply for funding between 1 February and 30 April 2024. The comprehensive bursary covers tuition and accommodation. Employment after graduation is guaranteed, giving beneficiaries a seamless entry into the business allowing them to learn from the industry’s top talent, experts and mentors. In addition, bursary holders receive a monthly grocery allowance and enjoy access to…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to attract “modern investors” to develop its $24 trillion of untapped mineral deposits in partnership with Congolese companies, the leader of its private sector regulatory body told the mining industry at the 30th annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), told a packed auditorium that the “DRC is open to all investors” but is looking to partner with “modern investors” who can support the country’s economic development. With a responsible approach, Miguel Katemb assured the…
Mobile networks must not be complacent about SIM swap fraud and they need to prioritise the protection of customers. This is according to Gur Geva, Founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii. “Although SABRIC has noted a slight decline in reported SIM swap fraud in its latest report, mobile service providers still need to tighten up their data security to protect against fraudsters using false identities and SIM swap scams,” says Geva. This is particularly relevant as telecommunications and banking industries become increasingly intertwined. Banks now offer mobile services, while mobile network operators provide financial services, and so there is a convergence…
The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) takes immense pride in its role as a leading public entity rendering Infrastructure Media Release Implementing Agency (IA) services, and responsible for multi-billion rand infrastructure development and maintenance projects in South Africa. Coega has 24 years of expertise in infrastructure development and maintenance, including the development of Africa’s leading 9003ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Gqeberha, in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, says Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi, Coega’s Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications. To effectively execute its services across the country, Coega has offices in the provinces of the Eastern Cape (Gqeberha, East London…
Maltento is transforming South Africa’s recycling landscape by breeding Black Soldier Flies to convert agro-processing waste, including spent grains from the beer industry, into high-performance, nutrient-dense proteins, and oils for pet and aquaculture feed. Based in Cape Town, the Maltento team offers a true testament to the quality of South Africa’s highly skilled scientists and engineers, leading sustainability practices, and world-renowned innovation in the insect biotechnology space. After winning the Startup Club ZA award in November last year, and having recently secured a substantial R12 million grant from the German Development Bank, Maltento is carving its path as a key…
The recent assessment of working conditions within the platform economy, conducted by Oxford University’s Fairwork, unveils significant safety concerns and instances of discrimination encountered by South African platform workers in their daily routines. This unsettling reality is compounded by mounting uncertainty regarding remuneration, as take-home earnings have markedly dwindled. Despite the absence of official recognition from unions and associations, workers are increasingly mobilizing in response to these challenges. The study represents the latest phase of Fairwork’s ongoing examination of working conditions across digital labour platforms in South Africa, scrutinising the ride-hailing, food delivery, home maintenance, and domestic services sectors. Five…
Over a bustling weekend of law enforcement activities, Cape Town city officials made significant confiscations, retrieving backup batteries, stolen clothing, a cache of Schedule 2 medication, and mandrax with a street value exceeding R120,000. These accomplishments contributed to the week’s enforcement endeavors, resulting in 313 arrests and the issuance of 53,614 fines. In an operation conducted by officers attached to the Law Enforcement Metal Theft Unit in Elsies River just before 09:00 on Saturday, February 3rd, a heavily loaded car drew attention. Upon inspection, officers discovered two cellphone tower backup batteries in the vehicle. Subsequently, a search led to the…
Pick n Pay has announced the recall of three peanut butter brands – No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter. Pick n Pay said on Saturday that all affected products had been promptly removed from store shelves. “The recall is specifically for products with an expiry date falling between the present and July 2025,” Pick n Pay said. “Customers are encouraged to return any such products to Pick n Pay for a full refund. “Additionally, the recall extends to products irrespective of their expiry date or whether they have been opened, reflecting the…
South African thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, unveils the Thungela Education Initiative. This programme is dedicated to enhancing access to high-quality education for students in the foundational and intermediate phases, spanning from grades R to 4, across 45 “no-fee” schools. Additionally, it aims to offer support to educators. With a dynamic five-year plan and an investment totaling R160 million, the initiative will roll out in two of Mpumalanga’s district municipalities where Thungela operations are situated. “We are proud to launch an initiative that seeks to deliver solutions to one of…