On Monday afternoon, Twitter announced that Elon Musk has won his unusual attempt to acquire the social media platform for $44 billion.
In a recent article for Business Insider, Marguerite Ward argues that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s newest unconventional action is indicative of how he works. “From reimagining the car industry and trying to colonise Mars to flouting government laws and tweeting whatever is on his mind despite market backlash, Musk shows complete disdain for convention in his personal and business interactions.”
Ward further explains that Musk has a remarkable capacity to rally customers, investors, and staff. “His defiance of the status quo, coupled with other key attributes, like his ability to sell his vision and solve problems in innovative ways, provides lessons for other CEOs”.
While Elon Musk promises to improve the app, we all wonder what that may look like.
Meanwhile, in local news, Umgeni Water says bulk water supply to Durban and its surrounding areas was nearly full before the devasting KZN floods.
“The board’s chair Gabsie Mathenjwa briefed the media at the Umgeni Water offices in Hillcrest on Monday, providing updates on water supply and damage to infrastructure in the city.”
Mathenjwa says that plans are in place to get bulk water supplies back on track this week.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: What other CEOs can learn from Elon Musk’s aggressive, unorthodox Twitter takeover – Business Insider
Headline: KZN floods: Bulk water supply in Durban could return to normal this week, says Umgeni Water – News24
Headline: 5 SHOCKING Moments From Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial – E! News
Headline: Lawyer of Meyiwa murder accused plans to go to equality court over alleged assault – Times Live
Headline: Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Shooting on TV for the First Time: ‘I Was So Scared’ – Elle Magazine
Headline: Smith grateful to have name cleared of racism allegations – Sowetan Live
Headline: Villarreal’s Coquelin promises confidence vs Liverpool: We’re not going there just to look at Anfield – Goal
Headline: Russia warns of WWIII ahead of Western summit on arms to Ukraine – EWN
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