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The Department of Transport says that it plans to develop new regulations around self-driving cars in South Africa in the coming months.  Source: BusinessTech

Synology is hosting a webinar that will explain how you can simplify your office workflows with Synology NAS. Source: BusinessTech

Eskom chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer says the country is facing a significant strain on its electricity supplies due to multiple system breakdowns. Source: BusinessTech

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula was asked how many potholes the country has. Source: BusinessTech

Credit bureau Experian has published new data showing how the pandemic and weaker economy has impacted affluent South Africans. Source: BusinessTech

Global markets are beginning to consider Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a long-term issue, and a lengthy invasion will have severe effects on the global supply chain, and so commodity prices, says Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop. Source: BusinessTech

WesBank Motor chief executive Ghana Msibi says more South Africans are expected to adopt subscription models over buying a new car in the coming years.  Source: BusinessTech

South Africa is facing a skills shortfall with a number of jobs needed to help push forward the government’s post-Covid reconstruction and recovery plan, says Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande. Source: BusinessTech

Sibanye-Stillwater Neal Froneman is heavily critical of the current state of South Africa’s economy and government – citing a key lack of leadership. Source: BusinessTech

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.9% in 2021, rising significantly from a low base following the Covid pandemic and associated lockdowns restrictions which saw the economy contract by 6.4% in 2020. Source: BusinessTech