Telkom’s ICT services business BCX will spin off its data centre business into another Telkom subsidiary, Gyro, and the telecommunications group may then seek external investors.

The SABC on Wednesday said it had concluded consultations under section 189 of the Labour Relations Act and would now retrench 400 employees 200 fewer than the 600 it said previously it might have to let go.

TikTok-owner ByteDance is on track to generate at least $27.2-billion in advertising revenue in China alone this year, which will cement its number two spot in China’s digital ad market, sources said.

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ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has filed a petition with a US appeals court challenging a Trump administration order set to take effect on Thursday requiring it to divest TikTok.

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Toshiba said it will stop taking orders for new coal-fired power plants as it makes a wider push to embrace renewable energy, though will still complete work on about 10 further facilities.

Telkom’s mobile data revenue surged 54% in the first half of its 2021 financial year, supported by an 81% surge in mobile traffic. However, it’s fixed-line business contracted sharply.

Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko said on Tuesday that the company has briefed its lawyers to “consider and advise” on its available options given its deep unhappiness with Icasa’s invitation to apply for broadband spectrum.