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    South Africa to launch three ‘nano satellites’ on SpaceX rocket

    By SANews13 January 2022

    South Africa was expected to launch three maritime-focused “nano satellites” into orbit on Thursday afternoon.

    Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

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    Microsoft has lured away a veteran semiconductor designer from Apple as it looks to expand its own semiconductor efforts.

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    A digital pound used by consumers could harm financial stability and erode privacy, British lawmakers said on Thursday.

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    Nasa has embarked on a months-long, painstaking process of bringing its newly launched James Webb Space Telescope into focus.

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    Prepaid solar specialist WiSolar eyes R45-million fund raise

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    WiSolar, a South African start-up that sells solar power on a prepaid basis, plans to raise R45-million as it gears up for growth.

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    By Agency Staff12 January 2022

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    A US judge has declined to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook.

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