The world’s largest enterprise cloud computing hyperscaler, Amazon Web Services, has launched its Cape Town data centres, the first on the continent.
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Eskom is seeking low-carbon solutions to repurpose the coal-fired stations that are scheduled for decommissioning, according to tender documents.
Energy regulator Nersa on Tuesday defended its decision to suspend its operations during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, a move that has surprised energy experts.
Icasa has refused to budge on its decision to “expropriate” a portion of Telkom’s spectrum assets, describing the allegations made by the telecommunications operator as “spurious”.
Government plans to spend R500-billion shoring up an economy devastated by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and supporting those who’ve been worst affected.
South Africa’s power utility warned coal suppliers it may halt purchases of the fuel because a nationwide lockdown to deal with the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed demand for electricity.
Pick n Pay has announced that its customers can now send digital grocery vouchers, allowing others to have access to essential items and encouraging contactless transactions during this time.
South Africa is entitled to as much as R80-billion in emergency funding from the International Monetary Fund should it request financial support to fight the coronavirus, and it could do so with few strings attached.
Telkom has accused communications regulator Icasa of expropriating its radio frequency assets in its allocation of emergency temporary spectrum to operators last week.
Debt-laden EOH Holdings is disposing of its remaining 30% interest in Construction Computer Software in an effort to further deleverage its balance sheet.