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Lactalis South Africa has officially received approval from the Competition Commission to acquire one of South Africa’s most well-known brands, Cremora. This acquisition includes Cremora’s employees and production facilities in Babelegi, Gauteng, and Potchefstroom, North West. Cremora has been a staple in South African households for 77 years and became an integral part of the country’s coffee culture in 1961. Originally produced by Borden Foods Corporation (Ohio), the brand was taken over by Nestlé South Africa in 1993. Five years later, Nestlé established the Babelegi factory, which now produces cereal, noodles, and Cremora coffee creamer. By 2016, this facility was producing 130 tons of Cremora daily. Cremora gained widespread recognition through its famous advertising slogan, “It’s not inside, it’s on top,” and continues to be a preferred coffee creamer for one in five coffee drinkers in South Africa. Lactalis South Africa sees this acquisition as a strategic move to ex...

, South African rugby has entered a new sponsorship era, with Pick n Pay and FNB stepping in as major partners of SA Rugby. These new agreements bring financial backing to the national teams while also supporting grassroots and women’s rugby development. As part of the deal, Pick n Pay’s logo will feature on the back of the Springbok jersey, while FNB takes over as the main sponsor on the front. This marks the end of MTN’s long-standing sponsorship, which saw the Springboks secure two Rugby World Cup victories. Fans will get their first glimpse of the new sponsorship branding when the Blitzboks compete at the Hong Kong Sevens, where the Pick n Pay logo will debut on their jerseys. In an unprecedented move, Pick n Pay’s branding will also appear on the front of all national teams’ training apparel. Beyond professional rugby, these sponsorships will have a broader impact on South African rugby development. Pick n Pay has acquired naming rights for the Gold Cup, So...

Discovery Bank has launched a new set of security and AI-driven features aimed at protecting customers from rising financial crimes, particularly banking app kidnappings. This crime has become a growing concern in South Africa, where criminals force victims to unlock their phones and transfer money under duress. One of the most significant security additions is the panic code feature. This allows customers to enter a pre-set code when accessing their banking app in a threatening situation. While transactions will appear to proceed normally, the code will silently alert Discovery Bank’s fraud team. Once triggered, the system will monitor transactions, restrict suspicious activity, and use the phone’s GPS to track the user’s location. If necessary, law enforcement or an armed response team can be dispatched to the scene. In addition to the panic code, Discovery Bank has introduced hidden high-value accounts, allowing users to conceal large balances from the app’s main screen....

Apple is preparing to introduce real-time language translation to AirPods as part of an upcoming software update linked to iOS 19. According to Bloomberg, this feature will allow users to understand and communicate in different languages seamlessly. For instance, an English speaker conversing with a isiZulu speaker will hear the translated conversation directly through their AirPods, while their own words will be translated and played aloud via the iPhone. While this is a new development for AirPods, real-time translation in earbuds is not a novel concept. Google first introduced this feature in 2017 with its original Pixel Buds, which leveraged Google Translate to provide live conversation support. Since then, Google's earbuds have continued to refine this function, making it a key selling point. Apple's entry into this space may be late, but its deep integration within the iOS ecosystem could offer a more seamless experience for users. In addition to software impr...

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, marking a significant policy shift in how the government handles digital assets. The announcement was made by David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar, on Thursday evening. The reserve will be built using Bitcoin that has been seized through criminal and civil asset forfeitures, with the government currently holding approximately 200,000 Bitcoins valued at $17.3 billion (about R314.9 billion). Unlike previous practices, where confiscated Bitcoin was sold on the open market, the government will now retain these holdings as a long-term store of value, similar to its approach to gold reserves. The executive order does not authorize new government purchases of Bitcoin, but it allows the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to explore "budget-neutral" strategies to acquire more, as long as taxpayer money is not used. Sacks also revealed that no full audit of the...

If you’re looking for a visually breathtaking and deeply immersive sci-fi series to binge this weekend, Scavengers Reign should be at the top of your list. Originally released on Max and now available on Netflix South Africa, this critically acclaimed animated series offers a unique survival story set on a mesmerizing yet dangerous alien world. Where to Watch You can stream Scavengers Reign on: Max (in select regions) IMDb Rating: ⭐ 8.6/10 Why You Should Watch Scavengers Reign 1. A Unique Sci-Fi Storyline Unlike typical space survival tales, Scavengers Reign focuses on a group of survivors stranded on an alien planet after their cargo ship, the Demeter 227, is severely damaged. Each character must navigate the planet’s strange yet stunning ecosystem, filled with both awe-inspiring beauty and terrifying dangers. 2. Breathtaking Animation and World-Building The animation in Scavengers Reign is nothing short of spectacular. The alien world of Vesta is richly detailed, featuring lush lands...