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Listen on iTunes Former Eskom board chair and businessman Jabu Mabuza passed away on Wednesday night due to Covid-19 complications. He was 63. Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana said that Mabuza was a role model for all South Africans, who became a powerhouse in the country’s economy and who also occupied several leadership positions…
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Chinese robotaxi unicorn WeRide bags over $600M in 5 months
It’s hard to keep up with the fundraising spree in China’s autonomous driving industry these days. Guangzhou- and California-based robotaxi company WeRide, which counts Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance as one of its strategic investors, has raised over $600 million in just under five months from its Series B and C financing rounds. The four-year-old upstart said in…
Micromobility software application service provider Joyride raises $3.7 million seed round
Joyride, a Toronto-based company that provides white label apps, back-end analytics and multi-modal fleet management for shared micromobility startups, has raised $3.7 million — seed money that it says will help it reach a greater number of small, local operators. The company, which operates in more than 160 markets in every continent besides Antarctica, has…
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Wall Street huge Morgan Stanley to disallow unvaccinated personnel
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley's staff and clients will be barred from entering its New York offices if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid.Unvaccinated employees will need to work remotely, according to a person familiar with the matter.The policy comes into effect next month, in a move aimed to allow the lifting of other…
Indyref2: Scottish self-reliance referendum not likely prior to 2024
By Francesca GillettBBC Newsimage copyrightGetty Imagesimage captionThe last referendum in 2014 saw Scotland reject independence by 55% to 45%Boris Johnson is unlikely to agree to a new referendum on Scottish independence before the next general election in 2024, Michael Gove has said.Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a so-called Indyref2 by the end…
Pentagon UFO report: Here’s what we understand
image copyrightGetty ImagesA highly anticipated US government report on UFOs (unidentified flying objects) is due to be released before the end of June. Here's what we know so far.The unclassified report was demanded by Congress after numerous reports from the US military of vehicles seen moving erratically in the sky.It also follows a cultural shift…
‘Heartbreaking’ conditions in United States migrant kid camp
By Hilary AnderssonBBC News, El Paso, Texasimage captionThere are hundreds of children in some of the tentsAt a US border detention centre in the Texan desert, migrant children have been living in alarming conditions - where disease is rampant, food can be dangerous and there are reports of sexual abuse, an investigation by the BBC…
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25 Vibrant Forecasts for 2021
2020 was defined by the coronavirus pandemic. While in many ways the world was brought to a halt, digital transformation only accelerated. Telehealth virtual conferencing, and remote work became the norm – while other digital processes and products were pushed to the forefront of everyday life. In 2021, we expect to see even more transformative…
Massachusetts associate calls 21 Republicans ‘cowards’ for voting versus honoring police working throughout the...
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern called some of his GOP colleagues "cowards" in an interview with WBZ-TV. 21 House Republicans voted against honoring law enforcement who worked during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. "There's something that's terribly wrong with the Republican party," he said. See more stories on Insider's business page. Massachusetts Rep.…
Trading the Fed, plus insights from a 99th-percentile fund supervisor
Hello everyone! Welcome to this weekly roundup of Investing stories from deputy editor Joe Ciolli. Please subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every week. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Hello and welcome to Insider Investing. I'm Joe Ciolli, and I'm here to guide you through the current market and investing landscape. Here's what's on the docket:…
Texas power business instantly raised the temperature level of consumers’ wise thermostats in the...
Texas power companies remotely adjusted customers' smart thermostats, KHOU 11 reported. Customers said they had unknowingly agreed to let companies raise the temperature to save energy. Texas regulators asked residents last week to conserve energy amid a heat wave. Sign up for the 10 Things in Tech daily newsletter. Texas power companies heated up some…
Chris Christie states ‘very little was achieved’ throughout Biden’s journey to Europe, however ‘no...
Chris Christie says that "not much was accomplished, but no damage was done" during Biden's trip. The G-7, NATO, and Geneva summits were Biden's first international meetings since taking office. While in Geneva, Biden had a long-awaited meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sign up for the 10 Things in Politics daily newsletter. Former GOP…
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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards utilizing LaMelo Ball’s Novice of the Year award...
Written By Jacob Camenker Share (Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/8e/ba/anthony-edwards-061621-getty-ftr_1czk01an00zh71097ufieddwb7.jpg?t=452065850&w=500&quality=80 LaMelo Ball reportedly took home the NBA's Rookie of the Year honors Wednesday afternoon. And that seems to have lit a fire under Anthony Edwards. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft took to Twitter and endorsed a message about the Rookie of the…
If You Still Haven’t Shopped Prime Day, These 48 Things Under...
Taking a great price and making it even ::chef's kiss: greater.We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh,…
It’s Not Too Late; Treat Yourself To These 61 Things Before...
What better time to treat yourself to things you’ve been wanting forever (or impulse buys you just fell in love with this second) than one of the biggest dang sale days of the year.We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed…
No Remorses, Simply Offers: 62 Practical Things That Deserve Purchasing Prior...
15. An under-the-sink water filtration system for 38% off to help you kiss your Brita goodbye and pour a glass of the good stuff straight from the tap. And fun fact: It's designed to be installed in under three minutes. Amazon, amazon.com It has a two-step filter that removes 99.99% of contaminants, and it comes…
Elizabeth Olsen Hilariously Remembered Her “Video Game Of Thrones” Audition For...
"It was awful. I didn’t get a callback.” She’s known for playing Wanda in the Disney+ series WandaVision. But before she was cast as the leading lady in the show, the actor auditioned for the iconic role of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images During a…
Individuals Are Sharing Things That Are Socially Appropriate In Australia However...
You wanna blow an American's mind? Ask them "Where's the toilet?" 1. Mixing tobacco with weed. "I know they hate that we do that."—Courtney Storck, Facebook"Yeah, baccy cones blow their minds."—Sarah van Donkelaar, Facebook 2. Teaching kids to be terrified of the sun from a young age — and for good reasons. "Having to wear…
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Flash Instruction: Homages gather for Jabu Mabuza, AngloGold bottom of the lot, gold dives...
Listen on iTunes Former Eskom board chair and businessman Jabu Mabuza passed away on Wednesday night due to Covid-19 complications. He was 63. Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana said that Mabuza was a role model for all South Africans, who became a powerhouse in the country’s economy and who also occupied several leadership positions…
SA controls list of leading 10 way of life estates on the planet for...
Andrew Amoils, an analyst at New World Wealth, specialises in keeping a close eye on how the world’s wealthiest people spend their money. He joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the report he’s just compiled on the top 10 lifestyle estates in the world for 2021. No less than three South African properties have…
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*This content is brought to you by Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis and Futureneers Capital Q: What is the minimum investment and deposit required? A: Option 1: R1,000,000 Cash Option 2: R50k Cash deposit on a R950,000 Smart Loan (assuming your marginal tax rate is 45%) Option 3: R550,000 Cash deposit on a R450,000 Bridge Loan…
How to free SA? “Ruin this infection called the ANC,” states Herman Mashaba
Herman Mashaba, the former Johannesburg mayor, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss some of his plans for the coming elections. Mashaba is the leader of Action SA, a political party he launched in 2020. – Jarryd Neves Herman Mashaba on his candidate election system: One of the issues I put forward to South Africans…
If You Still Haven’t Shopped Prime Day, These 48 Things Under $50 Are All...
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