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(Papi Morake/Garo Images) TimeBank, which aims to transform retail banking, including going after unbanked and underserved South Africans, now allows customers to withdraw cash at 172,000 spaza shops and traders across the country. I made it.The bank, backed by Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Capital (ARC), is leveraging its Flash payments solution and the new kiosks and ambassadors at around 1,000 Pick n Pay, Boxer and TFG stores. He said the initiative meant “providing nine services.” We serve a million customers face-to-face in more locations than any other bank. ””While TimeBank supports the country's transition to a cashless society, the reality…
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 seen on final approach. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, killing one person and injuring several more.In a statement on Facebook, the airline said Flight SQ321, a Boeing 777-300ER, had 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board, and offered its condolences to the bereaved family.BBC News reported that 30 people on the plane were injured. Singapore Airlines did not disclose the extent of the injuries or whether the person who died was a passenger or a crew member.”The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed…
From controversial campaign ads to allegations of intimidation and outside influence, the country's political scene is in tumultuous times ahead of the upcoming election. With South Africa's national elections just days away, political parties and their campaigns have sparked significant online controversy and public backlash. Online election conversations received more than 350,000 mentions from May 1 to 14, according to a new report from the Center for Analysis and Behavior Change (CABC), with political parties reporting desperate tactics and a lack of substantive planning. It included many high-profile posts criticizing the. DA's burning flag ad sparks outrage The Democratic Alliance…
Reading time: 2 minutesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) says it believes it has run a solid election campaign, and with eight days to go before South Africans choose their national and local leaders, the main opposition party is preparing to make its final appeal to the public. The DA will hold its final election rally in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, on Sunday. Matt Cuthbert, the party's policy director, rejected suggestions that the party's 'Save South Africa' campaign portrayed it as the country's sole savior. Election 2024 | DA ends campaign on Sunday “We understand that we cannot save this country as…
Microsoft's new Copilot+ PC.Photo: Microsoft Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday announced a new category of PCs featuring generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world-leading operating system.The tech giant predicts more than 50 million “AI PCs” will be sold over the next 12 months, given the demand for devices equipped with ChatGPT-style technology.”We're introducing a whole new class of Windows PCs” designed to unleash the power of on-device AI, Nadella said at a launch event in Redmond, Washington. “We're calling this new category 'Copilot Plus' – the fastest, most AI-enabled Windows PC ever made,” he added.Of…
Wandi Ndlovu says she doesn't want fame Wandi Ndlovu is exhausted, his fame causing more problems than victories. A few months ago, it was reported that the reality TV star had moved to Nigeria to become a stripper. Jimoja reported his reaction to the rumors regarding his relocation as follows. This body works for me, Dione Zante is from Nigeria. ” this body works for me The star also said that she is no longer with most of her current friends. “They're jealous of my life. I don't understand why they keep lying about me.” “Don't get me wrong, I…
Anton Pillay, CEO of Coronation Fund Managers. Photo: Attached. Coronation Fund Managers has announced an interim dividend following a surge in half-year profits, despite currently having about R800 million at stake in a tax dispute with the SA Revenue Service (SARS).The Cape Town-headquartered asset manager has declared a dividend of 185 cents per share for the six months to the end of March 2024, after not paying a half-year shareholder dividend in the previous year. Coronation is embroiled in an ongoing tax dispute with SARS, with taxes increasing from an estimated R761 million in November to almost R800 million. The…
Marchers and performers surround a statue of King Menelik II as Ethiopians celebrate victory in the Battle of Adwa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 2, 2021. This day commemorates the victory of the Ethiopian army over Italian invaders in the First Italo-Ethiopian War on March 1, 1896. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) Bulldozers destroyed much of Addis Ababa's Piasa neighborhood, erasing centuries of history built by Ethiopians since Menelik II in the late 1800s. They are almost indistinguishable now. It has been the vibrant heart of the capital for decades. Its streets were lined with artisans and merchants, and people…
A total of 488 politically motivated assassinations were reported between 2000 and 2023. (Cornel van Heerden/Gallo) SIn Southern Africa, 35 assassinations were recorded in the first four months of 2024, 10 of which were political killings, with an average rate of one murder per fortnight, and a total of 35 assassinations in the first four months of 2024. There are growing concerns about the risk of political violence as people vie for posts. This is according to a report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) written by Lumbi Matamba and Chawaita Thobela and released on Monday. A…
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday welcomed efforts to arrest leaders of both Hamas and Israel on war crimes charges. (Victoria Jones/PA Image via Getty Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday welcomed efforts to arrest leaders of both Hamas and Israel on war crimes charges, saying Israel would not hesitate to take action against the organizations it claims are South Africa's allies.”The law must apply equally to all to uphold the international rule of law, ensure accountability for those who commit heinous crimes and protect the rights of victims,” Ramaphosa said in a statement. He reiterated the words of the International…