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    Big changes to Joburg load shedding schedules

    Jo’burg to move to two-hour load-shedding blocks

    By Staff Reporter18 January 2021

    Eskom has firmed up a plan to implement load shedding in Johannesburg in two-hour blocks, instead of the current four-hour interruptions, with effect from 19 January.

    South Africa's competition authorities must be reined in - Maziv Vodacom Competition Commission Competition Tribunal Vumatel

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    By Staff Reporter18 January 2021

    Eskom’s official three-month outlook for demand and generating capacity shows a high likelihood of load shedding every single week until mid-April. But there is reason for encouragement.

    Astronomy Olympics is being hosted in Africa for the first time

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    By The Conversation18 January 2021

    South Africa’s long history of astronomical research began when French academic Nicolas-Louis de La Caille visited Cape Town from 1751 to 1753 and undertook a careful examination of every square degree of the southern sky.

    Inside CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 launch fiasco

    By Agency Staff18 January 2021

    Interviews with more than 20 current and former CD Projekt staff depict a development process marred by unchecked ambition, poor planning and technical shortcomings.

    Samsung heir ordered back to jail for bribery

    By Agency Staff18 January 2021

    Samsung Electronics heir Jay Y Lee has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison over bribery charges, a dramatic conclusion to a years-long graft trial.

    South Africa may hike taxes to fund vaccine roll-out: report

    By Agency Staff18 January 2021

    National treasury is considering raising taxes as one of several possible mechanisms to fund the vaccination drive against Covid-19, Business Day reported on Monday.

    Trump administration takes a final swipe at Huawei

    By Agency Staff18 January 2021

    The Trump administration has notified Huawei suppliers, including chip maker Intel, that it is revoking certain licences to sell to the Chinese company and intends to reject dozens of other applications.

    Bleak start to the week as Eskom extends power cuts

    By Agency Staff18 January 2021

    Debt-laden power utility Eskom is extending power cuts into Monday after delays in restarting some key generation units.

    Unified communications: Leveraging the business platform of the future

    By Steve Davies18 January 2021

    Promoted | Interest in unified communications and communication platform-as-a-service offerings have surged. Here’s why your business should be taking the technology seriously.

    Ellies Solar: The ideal energy solution for any lifestyle or business

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