Microsoft shares jumped 15% after cloud guidance eased fears that its AI spending had outrun demand.
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Nedbank has appointed Nikos Angelopoulos, formerly MTN Group’s CIO, to the same role at the bank.
Eskom recorded a daily energy availability factor of 80.24% on 20 July, its best single day since 20 September 2017.
The transmission operator will own the assets outright, reversing a plan approved by the energy minister in December.
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Airtel Africa will roll out Starlink direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 markets from 2026.
Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.
Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.
Wiocc Group has secured $65-million in debt financing to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa.
Shortly after 2pm, the currency was trading at R16.78/$, continuing a firming trend that started in April.
MK and the EFF claim communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive undermines transformation and unlawfully clears the way for the launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.
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Google is considering charging for premium features on its generative AI-powered search engine.
Microsoft and Quantinuum said they have achieved a key step in making quantum computers a commercial reality.
The earthquake has endangered production at TSMC, the world’s largest maker of advanced chips.
Amazon.com is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out technology from grocery stores.
Researchers warn that the novel coronavirus is apt to be circulating among us forever, although it’s likely to become a less potent foe.
Have you ever chatted to a friend about buying a certain item and been targeted with an ad for that same item the next day? If so, you may have wondered whether your smartphone was “listening” to you.
