Advances in automation technology threaten a significant share of jobs in industries accounting for nearly a quarter of the global workforce, according to Bloomberg Economics’ estimates. In a report released Tuesday, economists Ziad Daoud and Scott Johnson said that could mean as many as 800 million people face a high exposure to the risk of...
Day: <span>23 October 2020</span>
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Spotify Takes on Radio with its Own Daily Morning Breakfast Show
Spotify’s streaming music service is starting to resemble terrestrial radio with today’s launch of the company’s first daily morning show, “The Get Up.” Like other morning shows designed for commuters, the new program will be led by hosts and will combine news, pop culture, entertainment and music. But in Spotify’s case, the music is personalized to the listener,...
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Qatar Airways Enters South African Aviation Market & Partners with FlySafair
Qatar Airways, by some estimates the world’s biggest airline, has entered into partnership with FlySafair, South Africa’s largest domestic airline. The announcement follows shortly after a similar deal with local airline Airlink. Qatar’s so-called “interline agreement” with FlySafair will allow passengers to book connecting flights through either of the companies. Travellers won’t have to book connecting flights separately. An interlink...
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BIG Bonanza: DStv Open Weekend – Free SuperSport for all Customers
MultiChoice has announced an open weekend for SuperSport content through the DStv app. Customers subscribed to the DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Family, and Access packages will be able to view all SuperSport channels through the DStv app (formerly known as DStv Now) on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October. Normally, most of these SuperSport channels are...
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Pick n Pay plans to launch Pick n Pay Mobile as well as Boxercom, under its Boxer chain
Pick n Pay plans to launch Pick n Pay Mobile as well as Boxercom, under its Boxer chain, the retail group said on Tuesday during its interim results presentation for the six months ended 30 August 30. The global Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for access to more affordable mobile data, with more people having...
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Valerie Jarrett, Former Obama Advisor Joins Ralph Lauren Board of Directors
Former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett has just been appointed to Ralph Lauren’s board, joining effective Tuesday (Oct. 20), reports MarketWatch. Jarrett now makes up four of the 13 directors on the board that are women. “We are pleased to welcome Valerie to the Ralph Lauren Board of Directors,” said Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman, and Chief Creative...