Yahoo has put the final nail in the coffin for its social media platform Yahoo Groups, announcing on Monday that the 20 year-old service will shut down on Dec. 15, 2020. Yahoo Groups, which was aimed to help users stay connected to their community and friends, has seen a “steady decline in usage over the last several...
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Ratings agency Moody’s warns that despite finance minister Tito Mboweni’s talk of driving economic reform and cutting government spending, South Africa’s economy is likely to remain flat, and economic change to be slow. In a review of the 2020 medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) presented by the finance minister this week, the ratings firm flagged...
Apple says some AirPods Pro have sound problems, will replace for free
Apple said on Friday that it’s replacing AirPods Pro headphones that have sound problems. These problems include a static or crackling sound that increases in loud environments and issues with active noise cancellation. Apple said AirPods Pro made after October 2020 don’t have the problems. Owners who experience problems can contact Apple online or make an appointment...
How Do You Prepare Your kids for the Future? by Mark Sham
Today’s message is all about preparing your kids for the future! I have been asked to speak at an event next Tuesday which is being hosted by The Bryanston Country Club, and I’d like to invite all parents to attend with their kids if you live in Johannesburg. But whether you attend or not, I’d...
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Motorists can expect petrol prices to drop further next month – November 2020, according to mid-month data published by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). According to CEF’s data, the price of petrol is currently showing an over-recovery of between 14 cents and 17 cents per litre. Diesel, meanwhile, also shows an over recovery of around 20...