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    Inflation rate unchanged at 4.5% in June

    By Agency Staff24 July 2019

    South Africa’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 4.5% in June, staying where the central bank wants the rate anchored.

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    By Shira Ovide24 July 2019

    Now that the antitrust cops are coming in the door, the technology powers need to freshen their playbook in how they rebut questions about their size, power and influence.

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    By Agency Staff23 July 2019

    Huawei quickened revenue growth to roughly 30% in the first half after select teams secured critical supplies to keep production going despite US technology export restrictions.

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    By Staff Reporter23 July 2019

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    Showmax tackles Nigerian market

    By Staff Reporter23 July 2019

    MultiChoice Group’s video-on-demand service, Showmax, has been launched in Nigeria with local content and naira-based pricing.

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