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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Residents secure commitment on toll relief
Residents of the Moot, Pretoria North and the surroundings have secured a commitment from the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) and toll operator Bakwena to further engage on what they will do to relieve commuters of the financial burden of escalating fees. The parties met on May 22 to address the growing concerns of local residents who rely heavily on the N1. A petition initiated by the DA highlighted that about 65% of the community uses the highway with no viable alternative available. Lydia Raath, a resident and spokesperson for the concerned community, expressed cautious optimism following the meeting. 'After our first meeting, we were under the impression that they would bring something to the table today to discuss,' Raath said. 'They have now requested that we workshop possible solutions. We were hoping to give more positive feedback to residents, but at least it looks like we will get something in place.' Raath acknowledged the frustration of residents but reassured them of the ongoing efforts. 'The community is glad that we have started this process and supports us 100%,' she added. 'The fact that the authorities are willing to listen to us and sit down to implement something like a discount is a decisive factor. We hope for a positive outcome.' CEO of Bakwena Simon Everitt acknowledged residents' concerns. 'Together with Sanral, we are committed to engaging meaningfully with the community to seek workable and sustainable solutions,' he stated. The meeting on May 22 addressed several key agenda items, including a mandate to negotiate. The meeting committed to further engagement with Bakwena and Sanral to address concerns conclusively. He said the community will send its representatives, including ward councillors. Residents clarified their specific demands, focusing on fairer tolls for regular users. Everitt said the workshop will explore discount options such as rebates or credits via the e-tag system, depending on what is feasible within the commercial constraints. Bakwena provided updates on most of the issues raised at the previous meeting, including regular patrols to keep the road free of debris, efforts to address lighting issues due to theft, and ongoing maintenance to improve drainage. Everitt emphasised the commitment to ensuring that toll infrastructure serves the needs of the communities it impacts while maintaining the financial sustainability required for ongoing road maintenance, upgrades, and safety. As part of their engagement, Sanral and Bakwena are committed to addressing community concerns, which will be attended to during the workshop. For more information or to share concerns, residents can contact Bakwena's toll-free hotline at 0800 225 9362. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Dangote reveals the FG earns 52 kobo from every N1 generated by his cement company
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria earns as much as 52 kobo from every N1 generated by his cement company. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, disclosed that the Nigerian Federal Government earns substantial revenue from his cement company. His cement company operates across over 10 countries and has significantly reduced Africa's reliance on imported cement. Dangote pledged continued investment in Nigeria, highlighting the importance of job creation and societal impact. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria earns as much as 52 kobo from every N1 generated by his cement company. He made this known at the Taraba International Investment Summit 2025 in Jalingo. Speaking at an investment forum, Dangote stressed the importance of government support for private enterprises, noting that when businesses thrive, the country benefits significantly through tax revenue and job creation. What Dangote said: "You know, I'm sure it might be shocking to you to know that the federal government of Nigeria, not even the states, makes more money from, for example, our cement business,' he said. For every one naira we turn around, 52 kobo goes to the federal government of Nigeria." Dangote Cement is Africa's largest cement producer, operating in over 10 countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and South Africa. The company has a production capacity of over 51 million metric tons per year, helping to reduce Africa's reliance on imported cement, according to estimates. Dangote used the opportunity to reiterate his long-standing position that while governments are not meant to run businesses, they play a crucial role in creating an enabling environment for enterprises to grow. 'Governments don't have to own businesses to generate income,' he said. 'Have you ever heard of the American government owning an oil block? No, the American government doesn't own an oil block. And they are the biggest producers of oil today in the world. But they make their money through taxes.' He said the only way to grow the economy and create wealth is through the private sector, and that government and businesses must work closely together. Dangote also promised that his company would keep investing in Nigeria. 'We are not going anywhere to invest, this is home. We want to remain at home. We want to keep investing in Nigeria. We want to keep creating jobs. At the end of the day, no one will take a dime to the grave. What gives us true satisfaction as human beings is knowing we've impacted the lives of others," he stated.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Computex showdown: Nvidia & MediaTek tipped to steal Windows-on-Arm spotlight
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There have been rumblings of an Nvidia arm-based CPU for the last few years, but the project just might be revealed next week. At CES in January, Nvidia and MediaTek announced Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer. Shortly after the announcement, Nvidia rebranded the Project Digits concept as the Nvidia DGX Spark, powered by the Grace Blackwell GB10 chipset. Unfortunately, Nvidia and MediaTek's GB10 superchip is too large for most computers, which is where these rumored new chips come in. According to rumors this month (collected by German outlet ComputerBase), Nvidia and MediaTek are slated to unveil a smaller, more laptop-friendly arm chipset at Computex in Taipei City, Taiwan, next week. But what do we know about these new Nvidia and MediaTek chips so far? The Nvidia/MediaTek N1 chips w direct rival to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series. Nvidia and MediaTek's new chips are being called N1X and N1. The silicon will power desktops and laptops aimed at general users, unlike the DGX Spark, an AI supercomputer. The N1X and N1 chips appear to combine MediaTek's Arm-based CPUs with Nvidia's Blackwell GPU technology. The N1X and N1 processors are currently expected to feature up to 10 Cortex-X925 high-performance cores and up to 10 Cortex-A725 cores, with less powerful configurations able to address more budget-conscious users. Nvidia and MediaTek's N1X and N1 chips will utilize the Arm instruction set and run a version of Windows OS optimized for Arm-based chips. This will make the Nvidia/MediaTek N1 chips a direct rival to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series. Due to the inclusion of Nvidia's Blackwell GPU tech, the N1X and N1 could also rival AMD's Ryzen AI Max APU. SemiAccurate indicates that the N1X and N1 CPUs will hit the shelves in early 2026, due to technical hurdles that delayed the ship date. This production timeline would make sense with a Computex announcement, as it gives Nvidia and MediaTek at least 7 months to resolve technical issues before the chips ship. Based on the hardware powering these rumored N1X and N1 chips, we could see them implemented in powerful workstation machines, gaming rigs, and general consumer-level machines. After all, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips are used in ultra-light and portable laptops, while AMD's Ryzen AI Max APU has been used for the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet and the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a mobile workstation. We don't expect to see laptops or desktops with the rumored N1X and N1 processors until 2026. However, we could better understand what systems this chip will ship in at Computex next week, as Nvidia and MediaTek are both holding keynote presentations at the trade show on May 19 and May 20th. And since Qualcomm's keynote presentation focuses more on AI than the highly anticipated second generation of Snapdragon X chips, Nvidia and MediaTek could steal the spotlight as the summer's darling Windows-on-Arm chipset. Nvidia's affordable RTX 5060 is coming soon, but that's not the GPU I have my eyes on Doom The Dark Ages is my favorite kind of nightmare — this is how it runs on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop Who really owns your Switch 2? "It's-a-me!" suggests Nintendo
Business Mayor
18-05-2025
- Science
- Business Mayor
High-tech spectacle blends with science engagement – SHINE – BEYOND A SINGLE STORY
Ti Gong A huge humanoid robot waves hands in the virtual world while humanoid robots walk the red carpet in real world. Humanoid robots strutted down a red carpet alongside scientists and tech leaders at the opening of the 2025 Shanghai Science Festival on Saturday, blending a high-tech spectacle with public science engagement. Held at Zhangjiang Science Hall, the event spotlighted China's rapidly advancing robotics industry, positioning Shanghai as a showcase for emerging technologies including AI, XR, and humanoid automation. Fourier's founder and CEO Gu Jie, and vice president Zeng Xiang, walked the carpet with two humanoid robots developed by the company: GR-2 and N1. Jiang Xiaowei / SHINE Fourier's founder and CEO Gu Jie (second from the left) and vice president Zeng Xiang (left) with two humanoid robots developed by the company. The GR-2 stands 1.75 meters tall, weighs 63 kilograms, and is designed for heavy lifting and interactive training. It can carry more than 10 kilograms and is being developed for physical labor tasks across industries. The smaller N1 model focuses on endurance, and is capable of running for more than two hours on a single charge. It is also fully open-source, with all blueprints and code publicly available, offering developers around the world a platform for collaboration and experimentation. 'When a 1.75-meter-tall robot walks alongside a human on the red carpet, it's not just for show. It's a glimpse into what's possible,' said Gu. 'These robots have undergone tens of thousands of hours of testing across various terrains and scenarios.' Another crowd-pleasing moment came from Agibot's A2 robot, which performed a tai chi routine while explaining the martial art in real time. The 1.69-meter-tall robot moved with surprising fluidity, drawing applause from the audience. Ti Gong Agibot's humanoid robot plays tai chi on the red carpet. 'The pace of development is incredible,' said Wang Chuang, Agibot's general product line president. 'Last year, some robots still stumbled while walking. This year, they're performing. The red carpet is a perfect stage to show how fast we're advancing.' The company has hundreds of humanoid robots deployed in real-world settings, with each unit produced on a standardized manufacturing line – 'ready to use, like a car,' he added. This year's red carpet also featured an upgraded AI-powered experience using XR. As guests walked, their movements were merged live with dynamic virtual environments – from an immersive 'brain universe' to surreal, aurora-lit dreamscapes – each reflecting the creativity and innovation behind their work. Ti Gong A purple ocean where a huge whale is swimming appears at the site when Jo Quinton-Tulloch, director of the UK's National Science and Media Museum, and Ni Minjing, director of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, walk on the red carpet. Ti Gong Ni Minjing, director of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and Quinton-Tulloch, director of the UK's National Science and Media Museum. The event drew a diverse crowd: top scientists, start-up founders, science influencers, and young inventors. International guests included Jo Quinton-Tulloch, director of the UK's National Science and Media Museum, and Cho Sook-kyoung, president of the Network for the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST). One emotional highlight saw neuroscientist Mu-Ming Poo and cell biologist Yuan Junying encounter AI-generated younger versions of themselves. Yuan embraced her 18-year-old self and said: 'I want to tell my 18-year-old self that you've made the right choice. That's something I truly believe.' Ti Gong Xu Jian, deputy director of the university's School of Media and Communication, unveils the 'Global Urban Science Communication Capacity Index 2025.' The report assessed 40 major cities across six continents, ranking New York first, followed by London and Boston. Other Chinese cities included Beijing (7th), Hong Kong (12th), Taipei (22nd), Shenzhen (23rd), Hangzhou (25th), and Guangzhou (26th). The index mainly looks at how well research institutions, companies, governments, and media share and communicate science with the public. New York leads by excelling across scientific outreach, organized communication, and public engagement. London and Boston follow closely, thanks to their vibrant scientific communities and diverse communication channels. Shanghai's high ranking reflects rapid growth in science communication. It leads in offline public participation (1st), ranks fourth in media-driven outreach, and fifth in scientists' communication impact. Zeng emphasized the PCST 2027's vision. 'We want this conference to bring science closer to everyday life,' he said. 'By building an innovative science communication network across the Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai aims to become a global hub for science communication and innovation. 'This will strengthen China's influence worldwide and inspire more people, especially youth, to engage with science and become future scientists.' READ SOURCE
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Something big is brewing for Windows laptops – and Qualcomm might not like it
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips are getting popular, and the company is now even confidently throwing shade at its competitor, Intel. Meanwhile, though, there may be someone else ready to steal Qualcomm's thunder. According to new rumors from the Internet's dark corners, Nvidia and MediaTek may be taking aim at Qualcomm, and may be prepping to unveil a laptop-friendly Arm chipset at Computex in Taipei City, Taiwan. The conference is set to start next week on May 20 - 23. Rumors about an Nvidia Arm-based CPU have been floating online in the last few years. Then, at CES in January, Nvidia and MediaTek announced Project Digits, which is a personal AI supercomputer. Shortly after, Nvidia rebranded the concept as the Nvidia DGX Spark, but it's too big for most computers, and that's where the rumored new processors come in. We're talking about the more laptop-friendly N1 processors by Nvidia/MediaTek. Those would be a direct rival to Qualcomm's famed Snapdragon X series. Reportedly, these chips would be called N1X and N1. Their powers are said to be aimed at standard users, not for something like an AI supercomputer. Is Qualcomm going to be in trouble? | Image Credit - Qualcomm Reportedly, the N1X and N1 processors may combine MediaTek's Arm-based CPUs and Nvidia's Blackwell GPU tech. The two chips are rumored to feature up to 10 Cortex-X925 high-performance cores and up to 10 Cortex-A725 cores. Also expected are less powerful configs for more budget-oriented options. These chips will run a version of Windows optimized for Arm-based chips. And yep, all of this makes these rumored processors direct rivals to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X. Also, those appear to be rivals to AMD's Ryzen AI MAX APU because Nvidia participates in the collab with its Blackwell GPU technology. The N1X and N1 CPUs are rumored to be available in early 2026. The timeline would make sense with a Computex announcement, and it gives the two companies at least 7 months to fix any sort of technical issue that arises before the chips are due to ship. These processors may be used in powerful workstation machines, gaming laptops, or consumer-level laptops. We see Qualcomm's chips used in ultra-light laptops, while AMD's Ryzen chips are more focused on gaming laptops. Of course, don't expect to see a laptop with one of these until 2026. Nevertheless, the two companies will hold keynote presentations during Computex on May 19 and on May 20. Qualcomm is said to focus on AI during the conference, so these two might as well surprise it by throwing the gauntlet with a Windows-on-Arm chipset.
