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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.

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    Icasa to collaborate with the US FCC on telecoms policy

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    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

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