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Norway's Telenor said on Monday it had opened the world's southernmost mobile phone base station in Antarctica, providing regular mobile phone service for the first time in the frozen corner of the continent.The group said the new 4G service covering the remote Troll research station and its surrounding area will enhance security for scientists and staff and enable the use of IoT devices to collect and upload real-time information.Part of the Norwegian Polar Institute, Troll is staffed year-round and carries out research and collects data on a wide range of topics, from glaciers and geology to weather, climate and radiation.The…
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams made AFCON history by making four saves in the penalty shootout against Cape Verde. However, his father insists that deep down he is a striker. Eye stain: Could be a big blow for Nigeria ahead of AFCON semi-finals against Bafana Bafana Ronwen Williams is proud of Bafana Bafana Williams saved four of Cape Verde's five spot kicks in the AFCON quarterfinals in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The Bafana keeper's father, Rodney, watched nervously as South Africa advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time in 24 years. “Well, I was busy. I was…
Here's what happened on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Gaza humanitarian crisis Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7 have left at least 27,478 people dead and 66,835 injured. On Monday, a convoy of trucks waiting to deliver food to the Gaza Strip was hit by Israeli fire. According to UNRWA Director Thomas White. There were no casualties, but property was damaged. The World Health Organization (WHO) said there was a “surge in the number of injuries” at Ahly Arab Hospital in Gaza City due to the “rapid deterioration” of Al Shifa Hospital. According to the United Nations Office for the…
Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the widely anticipated election date in his State of the Union address. (Photo by Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo Images via Getty Images) PPressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the widely anticipated election date in this week's State of the Union Address (Sona). ANC insiders believe that Mr Ramaphosa will announce the election date on February 8, but his spokesperson Vincent Mugwenya has remained tight-lipped on the matter, saying: “We will We are waiting for his announcement.” Political parties face a logistical nightmare caused by not knowing the election date. The…
Virgin Galactic Holdings, founded by Richard Branson, announced on Monday that it experienced a problem with its onboard hardware during a recent manned space tourism flight. A pin used to align Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane and its carrier-based aircraft, VMS Eve, when connected on the ground, later became dislodged during the flight on January 26. . Virgin Galactic said the pins would not be able to support the spaceplane's weight while ascending to altitude. The company said, “The safety of the vehicle or crew was never affected by the dislodged alignment pin.'' advertisement Continue reading below The company did…
That's the case these days Starting an online business has never been easier. A variety of technology tools, website builders, and software programs make establishing and managing an online venture relatively easy and affordable. All you need is a great idea and a lot of passion and dedication to make it a success. Here are 10 ideas you can implement for yourself in the year ahead. 1. Start an online recycling business The used goods market is huge. On the other hand, some people want to get rid of unused items in their closets or garages. On the other hand,…
Restructuring of South Africa's platinum group metals (PGM) industry in response to rising costs and falling prices could result in between 4,000 and 7,000 job cuts, the country's Minerals Council announced on Monday.South African PGM miners, which account for about 70% of the world's platinum mining, are discussing the need to rebuild unprofitable production, the council said at the start of the Africa Mining Investment Indaba in Cape Town. It was announced atThe Minerals Council said the sector, which relies heavily on car manufacturers' use of PGMs to control engine emissions, faces “significant uncertainty” as the world turns to electric…
DJ Maphorisa is no doubt making waves after revealing that he owns all the music produced in his studio. For years, many fans have tried to connect the dots as to why Musou is consistently featured on nearly every track produced by his studio. However, Musou seems to have revealed the reason on his Instagram Live, which is currently a hot topic. Also read: DJ Maphorisa shames Prince Kaybee on Instagram music copyright controversy A few days ago, Mousseau revealed on Instagram that he owns all the music recorded in the studio. Over the years, his studio quickly became one…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants meet today in the Betway SA20 Qualifier 1 at Newlands. Also read | Advancement to the top four of SA20. Which teams will make it to the playoffs? Dangerous person with a bat Matthew Brietzke DSG Star came into his own in his second SA20 campaign. After hovering around the middle in the first season, he earned a slot as the opening pitcher, providing the Super Giants with a platform for an explosive midfielder to play freely from the start. Number of runs: 383HS: 78 (43) v PRSix: 22 Watch | SA20 fans'…
[–>said Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and CEO. Financial services company Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in the fintech business of mobile phone operator MTN Group.MTN said in a statement that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Mastercard for a minority investment of up to $200 million (R3.8 billion) in MTN Group Fintech, valued at $5.2 billion (R99 billion) on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Announced. .The mobile operator said the transaction is not classified in terms of JSE listing requirements, was originally announced on August 14, 2023, and is subject to customary closing conditions.MTN…