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    How to fix a water-damaged phone (no rice needed)

    By The Conversation9 April 2021

    If you’ve ever got your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilt liquid over it, you’re not alone. But it’s a myth that putting in rice will dry it out. These tips may, however, help.

    US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputing firms

    By Agency Staff9 April 2021

    The US added seven Chinese supercomputing firms to a list of entities banned from receiving exports from American companies, citing activities contrary to the national security interests of the US.

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    Health minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the second phase of the country’s vaccination roll-out will begin on 17 May.

    Interview: MySky Networks founders on building a successful MSP

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    Device financing: How NuovoPay solves challenges for operators

    By Swapnil Shete9 April 2021

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    EUCafrica, leader on Citrix on Azure, achieves Citrix platinum status

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    Icasa to collaborate with the US FCC on telecoms policy

    By Duncan McLeod8 April 2021

    South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Federal Communications Commission that will see the two regulators collaborate and share ideas.

    Clients fear losses as local crypto exchange iCE3 faces liquidation

    By Ciaran Ryan8 April 2021

    Crypto exchange iCE3 said it had been “advised to initiate liquidation proceedings” after suspending all trading on the exchange in March following the discovery of account discrepancies.

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