The South Korean electronics maker Samsung announced theres new auto chips targeting demand for advanced chips in cars that includes one mounted in VW’s infotainment system. In a statement the company said, “Demand is rising for “high-tech” automotive chips that can handle more entertainment consumption and increased electrical components in cars, Samsung said in a...
Month: <span>November 2021</span>
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Podcast | No One is Safe with their 9 to 5 Jobs and South Africa Needs More Job Creators says Rethabile Mohlala
‘Hot Takes with Rethabile’ – No One is Safe with their 9 to 5 Jobs and South Africa Needs More Job Creators “As we enter a new year, we must continue to go forward with agility, creativity and a beginner’s mind — and that includes how we cultivate our culture. An immersive workspace is no...
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We will enforce Streets by-laws in the City says New Joburg Mayor
The mayor of Joburg Dr Mpho Phalatse said they will strengthen streets by-laws in the city of Johannesburg. The newly appointed mayor was speaking with Clement Manyathela and taking questions from Joburg residents on Talk Radio 702 yesterday. Dr. Phalatse also promised to tackle the issue of free housing in the City of Johannesburg. She...
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Fact File: Here’s What we Know about Twitter’s new CEO Parag Agrawal
Twitter Inc on Monday promoted company insider and technology head Parag Agrawal to replace Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey. The social media networking platform joins tech giants Apple, Amazon and Alphabet in tapping a company insider for the top job. Here are some facts about Agrawal: DECADE WITH TWITTER Agrawal joined Twitter as a software engineer...
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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey Steps down as CEO and Parag Agrawal to takeover as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as the CEO of the company. Dorsey, who was the social platform’s first CEO in 2007 until he was forced out the following year, then returned to the role in 2015, is once again out of the job — this time, he says, by choice. It’s the end of...
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Coinbase Acquires Staff from BRD, a Crypto Wallet Startup
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase through a Twitter post announced that is bringing and on-boarding staff from BRD, a crypto wallet startup that first launched its mobile wallet back in 2014. “We have great news – the BRD team will be joining @CoinbaseWallet to help accelerate web3 adoption. The team brings deep expertise in self-custody for crypto...
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Omicron Cases are Mild so far, but too soon to tell Risks – Chair of SA Medical Association
After a couple of weeks the new new coronavirus variant called Omicron was discovered in Southern Africa, Mzansi and Botswana. The virus caused a stir across the globe where a number of countries in Europe, Asia and North America posed a travel ban and restrictions. According to news reports the variant has also been spotted...
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Australia to Pass law that Requires Social Media Platforms to deal with Cyberbullying
Australian lawmakers to pass law to force social media companies to deal with online trolls. Australia will introduce legislation to make social media giants provide details of users who post defamatory comments, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday while addressing the media. The government has been looking at the extent of the responsibility of...
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Journalist Sbu Ngalwa joins Eyewitness News as Editor-in-Chief
Current editor-in-chief Mahlatse Mahlase will be leaving to pursue a role outside of the news media space. JOHANNESBURG – Eyewitness News is bidding farewell to editor-in-chief Mahlatse Mahlase. She will be succeeded by respected journalist and editor, Sbu Ngalwa, who will head up the news operations from 10 January 2022. Ngalwa has a career spanning 18 years,...
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Opinion | I hate Myself writes Tafi Mhaka
When I was in primary school, I could not stand having my cousins come home for the Easter or Christmas holidays. I hated having to share things. I had to share sweets and biscuits with them. I had to share the TV remote with them. I had to share my small radio with them. That...