SA’s 5G to remain patchy in big metros for 12 months
Broadband Infraco adds capability to monitor WACS
Analysts laud the state-owned entity’s decision to add undersea cable monitoring as part of its new service offerings.
Tech start-ups cut nearly 70 000 jobs in four months
Uber, Groupon and Airbnb had the biggest layoffs resulting from the economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, says BuyShares.
Cell C searches for next big tech ideas to invest in
The telco’s Innovation Challenge offers the opportunity to access interest-free loans, mentorship and the chance to work with Cell C as a supplier.
COVID-19 devastates Blue Label’s WiConnect
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the JSE-listed group opted to close its retail division that operated inside Edcon stores.
Online learning material available via 197 zero-rated sites
The Department of Basic Education reiterates that zero-rated online resources are available to support learning at home.
Nedbank debuts R2bn renewable energy bond on JSE
This instrument, which is said to be the first of its kind in SA, is listed on the Green Bonds segment of the local bourse, says the bank.
Mineworkers Investment Company invests in local telco
Mining investment firm Mineworkers Investment Company concludes a 25.1% acquisition deal in South African telco DN Invest.
Pre-installed adware endangers mobile users
Undeletable adware is increasingly being installed on mobile devices using system partition infections, says Kaspersky.
Remote working and the new normal
The biggest and possibly most unexpected advantages of having staff work from home is that productivity and work hours actually increase.