The Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) says it is making significant upgrades to its systems in preparation for the introduction of the country’s first electronic driver’s licence. Source: BusinessTech
Eskom said the South African state utility is unable to agree to certain union demands over wage increases and declined to make an offer on basic salary until labour groups respond. Source: BusinessTech
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation says it is funding a Gauteng-based start-up called FibrePoynt to help provide cheap internet to South AFricans. Source: BusinessTech
The Department of Higher Education and Training says that it will begin planning on the formation of two new university for South Africa this year. Source: BusinessTech
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has raised concerns around the importation of Covid-19 variants into the country, which could lead to a spike in cases. Source: BusinessTech
Nissan has opened orders for its new South Africa-made Navara bakkie, set to roll off the production line at Nissan’s Rosslyn plant next month. Source: BusinessTech
South African software company Dineplan has signed n agreement with Google which will allow users to make instant bookings at restaurants directly from Google Search, Maps or Assistant. Source: BusinessTech
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has flagged co-payments as an ‘undesirable practice’ and plans to further introduce regulations in the coming months to further curb the practice. Source: BusinessTech
The Department of Home Affairs has published its green paper on marriages for public comment, with the goal of submitting an official bill by parliament by 2024. Source: BusinessTech
Mobile operator MTN Group on Wednesday (5 May) reported strong growth in first quarter 2021, with service revenue exceeding its medium-term guidance, driven by gains in data and fintech revenue. Source: BusinessTech
