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May 14, 2021
Entrepreneur Mpumelelo Mahlangu has developed, and is about to launch, what he believes is the first-ever entry level South African laptop.
The DTC400 is understood to be the first laptop launched by a South African township-based company and entrepreneur, competing with a wide range of budget entry-level laptop brands.
After Mahlangu completed matric he attended Tshwane North and then Unisa, but eventually dropped out to start a reptile rescue company and now Dot Connect, which has allowed him to create his first laptop.
DTC400 was born when the Covid-19 pandemic began and South Africa went on lockdown. With movements restricted and many people working and learning from home, Mahlangu saw a gap in the market and came up with a solution to create his own entry-level laptop that all consumers could afford.
Parcel delivery times could double if the Post Officeâs monopoly ambitions succeed May 07, 2021, 06:29 AM
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The South African Post Office says it has exclusive rights to deliver parcels weighing 1kg or less.
This interpretation was supported by the Independent Communication Authority, which will defend its position before a High Court review.
If the Post Office is successful in its bid, South Africa’s R20 billion private courier industry will be devastated.
And South Africans awaiting parcels will need to endure longer delivery times.
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The South African Post Office (Sapo) wants to monopolise the delivery of parcels weighing 1kg and under. If it succeeds in side-lining private courier companies from distributing small items, South Africans can expect average delivery times to double.
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South African residents can now pre-order Elon Musk’s low-latency, high-speed internet option, Starlink. Do note that Starlink isn’t available in South Africa just yet, but you can reserve your spot in the meantime.
SpaceX began deploying Starlink satellites in 2019, and the service should be available in South Africa by 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Starlink in South Africa
But first, what is Starlink?
Elon Musk’s Starlink initiative will eventually see 4 409 satellites launched into orbit; followed by an additional 7 518 that will do their work at a slightly lower altitude. The satellite system will provide global internet coverage.