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    Call for new laws to protect online shoppers in South Africa

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu7 August 2024

    The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman has warned that the legislative framework around e-commerce is lacking.

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    By Agency Staff7 August 2024

    Apple’s lucrative deal with Google could be at risk after a US judge ruled the search giant was operating an illegal monopoly.

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    By Staff Reporter6 August 2024

    Sawea has raised concerns about a decision to reject Eskom’s application to reserve grid capacity for renewable energy projects.

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