Government has scrapped the Post Office’s sub-1kg parcel monopoly, finally aligning the law with market reality.
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Yoco has launched the new Yoco Neo Touch card machine offering unlimited 4G data and all-day battery life.
SAP has appointed Kholiwe Makhohliso to lead its Southern African operation, replacing Cathy Smith.
A recent statement by the electricity minister, in which he asserted that solar could collapse the national grid, overlooks the real cause of the problem.
Canal+ has increased its stake in MultiChoice to 31.7%, taking it closer to a potential mandatory offer to other shareholders.
Ethiopia has launched a tender for a second new telecoms licence, opening one of Africa’s largest markets to further competition.
AI chips from AMD are about 80% as fast as those from Nvidia, with a path to matching their performance, a report has found.
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Chips are set to remain in short supply for at least a year as demand from car makers and other manufacturers remains robust, said the head of Southeast Asia’s Integrated Micro-Electronics.
Facebook has launched its first smart glasses in a step towards its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles.
Amazon.com has told US regulators that Elon Musk does not believe government regulations apply to the billionaire who heads Tesla and SpaceX as the companies spar over rival satellite-based Internet plans.
Chinese gaming and media stocks including Tencent and NetEase fell on Thursday, a day after authorities summoned them to ensure they implemented new rules for the sector.
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