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Old Mutual Secures Banking License For OM Bank

19 April at 09:37 AM, via Tech Financials

Old Mutual has been granted permission by the Prudential Authority to inaugurate a bank in South Africa, slated for launch by the end of this year. In an announcement, Old Mutual expressed its satisfaction with the approval received from the Prudential Authority after a thorough regulatory assessment of its application in accordance with Section 16 […]

Temu hits back against slavery and data abuse accusations

19 April at 09:24 AM, via MyBroadband

Temu has responded to allegations that its products are made by slaves in western China, arguing it is only a marketplace and has a code of conduct for suppliers forbidding them from using forced labour.

Meta launches upgraded AI model

19 April at 09:07 AM, via MyBroadband

Meta debuted a new version of its powerful Llama artificial intelligence model, its latest effort to keep pace with OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet.

Bitcoin sinks before halving

19 April at 08:57 AM, via MyBroadband

Bitcoin sank as part of a wider retreat in cryptocurrencies amid a wave of caution across global markets sparked by Middle East tension.

Ten ways to slash rising electricity costs

19 April at 08:32 AM, via ITWeb

The prepaid electricity price increase, compounded by rising inflation and potential fuel price hikes, will strain consumer budgets even further, says Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

Massive South African public Wi-Fi project kicking off second phase

19 April at 08:26 AM, via MyBroadband

Deputy President Mashatile is launching Phase 2 which is expected to connect more than 42,000 government facilities, including schools, health facilities, post offices, police stations, and government offices, to broadband services.

Netflix’s 2024 kickoff is best in years

19 April at 08:03 AM, via MyBroadband

The company added 9.33 million customers in the first quarter of 2024, according to a statement Thursday, nearly doubling the 4.84 million average of analysts’ estimates.

Apple removes WhatsApp and Telegram from Chinese App Store

19 April at 07:55 AM, via MyBroadband

Apple, which has consistently complied with one of the world’s most rigid Internet censorship regimes, said the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the apps removed over national security concerns.

Meta goes all-in on AI

19 April at 07:51 AM, via TechCentral

Meta Platforms has released early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3, as it races to beat OpenAI.

BitCo sold

19 April at 07:18 AM, via MyBroadband

Link Africa has acquired BitCo Telecoms.

After an absence of 71 years, the green-tinged Devil Comet returns to Australian skies

19 April at 03:35 AM, via The Guardian

While 12P/Pons-Brooks may not be as famous as Halley’s, its appearance close to Jupiter is causing great excitement for stargazers

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The green, horned “Devil comet” is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.

The comet – real name 12P/Pons-Brooks – was nicknamed...

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