Burberry Chief Poached By Apple – Apple has poached high-profile Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts as it seeks to deepen its push into China and looks for new ways to excite consumers about its products. [cnn]
The DA Are Gunning For Zuma – Parliament should investigate President Jacob Zuma’s alleged involvement in the landing of a private aircraft at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, the DA said on Tuesday. [news24]
London Parking Warden Tickets Hillary Clinton’s Car – Hillary Clinton fell foul of a fearless London parking warden at the weekend. What a shame the Americans in London refuse to pay their parking fines. [dailybeast]
Rumors Say the Google Smartwatch Is Actually Almost Ready – There’s a good chance that Google will release a smartwatch in the future, but according to a couple of reports, the release date might be closer than we anticipated. [time]
South Africa Launches National Cyber Security Advisory Council – South African Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, inaugurated the country’s first National Cyber Security Advisory Council (NCAC ) today. The role of the NCAC will be to advise the South African government on cyber security policy and technical issues. [itn]
SA Banks In Massive Data Breach – A variant of malware – short for malicious software – called Dexter, inserted into point-of-sale (POS) devices at South African fast-food outlets, has cost local banks tens of millions of rand in what is being described as one of the worst breaches of customer card data in the country’s history. [mail&guardian]
Twitter Picks NYSE For IPO Even As Losses Widen – Twitter Inc revealed on Tuesday a tripling in quarterly losses as it prepares to list on the New York Stock Exchange in one of the year’s most anticipated IPOs. [reuters]
SMS To Krejcir Associate: You’re Next – One of Czech businessman Radovan Krejcir’s associates received a death threat saying he’d be next. The cellphone message apparently came just one day after another Krejcir associate, Lebanese national Sam Issa, was gunned down in Bedfordview on Saturday. [ewn]
Paper Powers Disney’s Futuristic E-Books – Interactive books could soon come with electronic components such as LEDs, electronic ink technology and audio clips powered by paper, according to Disney researchers. [mashable]
Ashton Kutcher Tops Forbes’ List of Highest-Earning TV Actors – Forbes has revealed Ashton Kutcher pulled in the most cash for a TV actor over the last year. The Two and a Half Men star banked a whopping $24 million. [eonline]
Twitter Unveils Option to Receive Direct Messages From Anyone – Twitter is now giving users the option to receive direct messages (DMs) from any other Twitter user. [abc]
Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring Sells For R6.2 Million At Auction – Someone is now the proud owner of Kim’s pretty pricey hand-me-downs now that her 20.5 carat sparkler, put up for auction by her former hubby, has sold! [hollif]
US Surges Past Saudis To Become World’s Top Oil Supplier – The United States has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become the world’s biggest oil producer as the jump in output from shale plays has led to the second biggest oil boom in history, according to leading U.S. energy consultancy PIRA. [dmav]
Brazil Crime Syndicate Threatens “World Cup Of Terror” In 2014 – Brazil’s powerful crime syndicate First Command of the Capital (known as PCC), says it will launch a “World Cup of terror” if its chiefs are transferred and isolated in other prisons. [buzzf]
‘Gravity’ Hits $200 Million Worldwide – “Gravity” crossed the $200 million mark on Monday as Warner Bros.’ 3D pic continues to reach new heights at the global box office. [variety]
Tonight’s Powerball Lottery Is Sitting On R1.5 Billion Jackpot – Get your tickets for tonight’s life-changing mind-blowing lottery jackpot. There’s not much you can do with a few million Rand – but R1.5 billion ($156 million)… now that makes sense! Tickets [here]
Designer Writes Texts By Hand For A Week – designer Cristina Vanko sought to personalize her text messages by creating a project called, “Modern Day Snail Mail.” For one week, Vanko challenged herself to respond to each incoming text with a photo of a hand-written note. [mashable]
George W Bush Nearly Died – George W. Bush’s recent heart problems were far more dangerous than generally believed — potentially life-threatening, in fact. Sources familiar with the former president’s medical situation told National Journal that a major blockage in a coronary artery discovered during Bush’s annual physical exam in August had almost completely shut off blood flow to one of his heart chambers. [natj]
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