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The real meaning of ‘Woke’ and what it means today - BizNews
May 6, 2021 · David Brooks (2018) says that “To be woke is to be radically aware and justifiably paranoid. It is to be cognizant of the rot pervading the power structures. [Woke] is the opposite of cool in certain respects.”. Brooks explains that, unlike cool (which is pretty mellow and hands-off) woke implies social activism, nationalism, and collectivism.
Dark history: The real reason behind load shedding in SA - BizNews
Nov 7, 2021 · Real reason behind load-shedding in South Africa. By MyBroadband. South Africa has experienced load-shedding since 2007 because the country failed to build new power stations to keep up with economic growth and replace ageing generation plants. Between 1961 and 1991, Eskom completed 14 new power stations with an installed capacity of 35,804MW.
Top 2022 conspiracy theories that turned out to be true - BizNews
Jan 4, 2023 · Mainstream Media Spun These News Stories as Conspiracy Theories — But They Turned Out to Be True. Political commentator Kim Iversen reviewed the top news stories in 2022 that she said the mainstream media spun as conspiracy theories “simply for saying something that went against the establishment liberal orthodoxy”. By Suzanne Burdick, Ph ...
Dr Jackie Stone found guilty on two charges - BizNews
Sep 29, 2022 · Dr Jackie Stone, key to wiping out Covid-19 in Zimbabwe, found guilty on two charges. In an interview with Dr Jackie Stone last week, she told BizNews that she was facing four charges laid against her by the Registrar of the Medical Council in Zimbabwe. On Friday, 23 September, Dr Stone, who was instrumental to the all but complete eradication ...
Pick n Pay’s strategic overhaul: All the details of ... - BizNews
May 28, 2024 · Pick n Pay, South Africa’s once-leading grocer, faces a strategic overhaul led by its new CEO. Plagued by market share losses to rivals like Shoprite, the retailer grappled with profit declines due to past missteps in strategy. Over 100 underperforming stores will shutter or transform, aiming for a massive 850 million rand in savings.
Rethinking automation: The promises and perils of AI
May 31, 2024 · Rethinking automation: The promises and perils of AI – Daniel Moss. 31st May 2024 by Editor BizNews. Daniel Moss scrutinises the intricate dance between automation and societal evolution in a thought-provoking piece. Contrary to assumptions, replicating basic human labour with machines hasn’t ushered in a new era of innovation.
South African banks cleared in landmark Rand manipulation case
9th January 2024 by Editor BizNews. South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court has dismissed charges against 28 banks accused of colluding to manipulate the Rand almost a decade ago. Notable lenders like Standard Bank, Nedbank, and FirstRand emerge victorious, with the court deeming the case by the Competition Commission as inadequate and ...
AfriForum goes after Lesufi for “covering up corruption” - BizNews
Oct 9, 2024 · Chris Steyn (00:02.335) AfriForum is going after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for allegedly covering up corruption. We speak to Barry Bateman of the Private Prosecution Unit of AfriForum. Morning Barry. Barry Bateman (00:16.255) Good morning Chris, thanks for having me. Chris Steyn (00:18.825)
Elon Musk’s Tesla robotaxi needs to come with a time machine
Oct 8, 2024 · Elon Musk’s Tesla robotaxi needs to come with a time machine: Liam Denning. 8th October 2024 by Editor BizNews. In advance of Tesla’s highly anticipated “robotaxi unveil,” Elon Musk faces pressure to maintain control over the narrative he crafted five years ago. Initially promising self-driving robotaxis by 2020, Musk must now address ...