Airbnb is cutting 25% of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the travel sector. About 1 900 Airbnb employees across the world will be affected
Author: Agency Staff
President Cyril Ramaphosa has won praise for his response to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, he’s risking a public backlash after members of his cabinet reversed some of his measures and made racially charged statements.
For now, telecommunications companies insist the pandemic will only delay the roll-out by several months. That may be optimistic.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended lockdown rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus as citizens grow increasingly irked over seemingly illogical restrictions.
Business activity in South Africa’s manufacturing industry fell to a record low in April, when a nationwide lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic brought output to a near standstill.
Global shipments of smartphones fell at the fastest rate on record in the first quarter, illustrating the devastating impact of Covid-19 on consumption and production.
Hackers put more than half a million login details for the teleconferencing app Zoom on the dark Web, according to a report.
Uber Technologies is developing technology to detect whether its drivers are wearing masks or face coverings before they go online and accept trips, CNN reported.
Unprecedented demand for online services and entertainment during Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, along with a scramble for haven investments, have helped set South African stocks on course for a record month.
Excitement over bitcoin’s upcoming halving and an overall risk-on environment are pushing up cryptocurrencies, with the largest token reaching its highest level since before the coronavirus-induced crash.