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Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, today announced the opening of the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. With this launch, AWS now spans 73 Availability Zones within 23 geographic regions around the world and has announced plans for 12 more Availability Zones across four more AWS Regions in Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and Spain. Starting today, developers, startups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organisations can run their applications and serve end-users in Africa with even lower latency and leverage advanced AWS technologies to drive innovation. “The cloud is positively transforming lives and businesses across Africa and we…
As the country continues to battle the impact of COVID-19, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) applauds President Ramaphosa’s fiscal stimulus to the economy. The JSE believes that the well-timed announcement balances South Africa’s fiscal challenges with the need for stimulation and growth in the economy. The government’s R500 billion stimulus package is a clear indication of government’s commitment to stimulating the economy whilst prioritising the fight against COVID-19. For more read: SA President Ramaphosa Announces R500-bn Stimulus Package The JSE believes that the additional measures mentioned in the stimulus package will be constructive in enhancing both consumer and business confidence…
South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 3 465 as of Tuesday. The total number of tests conducted are 126 937 of which 5 427 were done in the last 24 hours. The provincial breakdown is as follows: Gauteng 1199 Western Cape 1010 KwaZulu-Natal 671 Eastern Cape 345 Free State 106 Limpopo 27 North West 24 Mpumalanga …
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly air freight service for organizations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and the Middle East. Capitalizing on Dubai’s strategic geographical location as the gateway to countries in the region, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services will consolidate cargo from across China into Guangzhou and air freight them via Dubai to their various destinations across Africa and the Middle East, all within two or three days. “DHL Global Forwarding is bolstering logistics support to our customers in the region who need to ensure stable supply…
Pick n Pay has launched digital grocery vouchers – a safe and easy way to make sure someone you care for has access to essential items. It can also serve as a surprise to let someone know that you are thinking of them. Available through Webtickets or at any Pick n Pay Money counter, this new offering will provide a convenient way to purchase and send digital grocery vouchers. Vouchers will be available from R50 up to R1 000 and once purchased, customers can simply send the digital grocery voucher to anyone via SMS or email. The digital grocery vouchers can…
We have received numerous calls and emails from our readers asking questions about how Covi-ID app works. Yesterday, we published an article titled: Coronavirus: New App Tracks COVID-19 and Ends Need for Lockdown The app, Covi-ID, employs QR code scanning to track and trace our citizens’ health status. It operates on blockchain technology in order to ensure the privacy of all users information, offering a decentralised solution. One of the unique selling points is that even those without access to a smartphone can benefit and make use of Covi-ID. We have below an article written by Associate Professor Co-Pierre Georg…
The total number of confirmed COVID19 cases in South Africa is now 3 300. “Today we regrettably report 4 new COVID19 related deaths. “We convey our condolences to the families. Stay at home unless it’s essential. We are going through a most challenging period, but we shall overcome.” Testing Data Tests have been conducted on 121 510 patients in both the public and private sectors. The tables and graphs below confirm the significant increase in testing which is mainly attributed to the mass community screening and testing taking place in provinces. Ban on cooked hot meals gazetted Government has gazetted…
JSE-listed technology group EOH has agreed to sell R240 million worth of assets to RIB Limited and owners of LSD Information Technology (LSD). The deals are in line with EOH’s strategic intent of reducing debt and improving liquidity. EOH said on Monday it will sell its 30% stake in Construction Computer Software (CCS) to RIB. The deal is valued at R143 million. In July 2019, EOH Mthombo sold 70% of its shares in CCS to RIB. The remaining 30% shareholding in CCS was retained as EOH planned to participate in the growth of CCS through RIB’s broader distribution and development…
In response to the global COVID-19 crisis, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is planning to manufacture face masks and medical equipment, which could be crucial in protecting South African citizens from the coronavirus. VWSA has partnered with Gusco to produce soft fabric face masks aimed at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Following a successful trial batch, production of these masks began last week, with the goal of delivering a few thousand masks over the coming weeks in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The idea to produce face masks stemmed from the national and global shortage of protective masks.…
Twelve police officers, including a reservist, have been arrested for allegedly violating the National Disaster Management Regulations, as well as for corruption. “The arrest of our own is both disheartening and at the same time, pleasing, in a sense that it shows that the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains unbiased, as well as that it has the capacity and the capability to decisively deal with criminality within its ranks,” National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, said on Monday. The 12 were arrested in three separate incidents at the weekend. In the first incident, five members, including a police…