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    World Bank sees sub-Saharan Africa’s first recession in 25 years

    By Agency Staff9 April 2020

    Sub-Saharan Africa will post its first recession in 25 years as the coronavirus pandemic brings economies to a halt and disrupts global trade, the World Bank said.

    Tiger King: Quirky Netflix documentary becomes unlikely breakout hit

    By Agency Staff9 April 2020

    Tiger King, the Netflix documentary about a big-cat trainer who goes by the name of Joe Exotic, has become the runaway hit of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

    Zoom says its platform is safe as it boosts privacy tools

    By Agency Staff9 April 2020

    Zoom CEO Eric Yuan pledged that his company will meet the highest security standards, seeking to put millions of new users at ease after numerous security lapses on the video-meeting application.

    Pinnacle: Helping SA businesses transform with HPE solutions

    By Pinnacle9 April 2020

    Promoted | ICT distributor Pinnacle is a leading provider of Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions and is perfectly positioned to help businesses succeed in their digital transformation strategies.

    Xerox plans to mass produce disposable ventilators

    By Heidi Przybyla9 April 2020

    Promoted | The portable device won’t replace hospital-grade ventilators but could be a stopgap measure for some Covid-19 patients.

    Shoprite, Checkers to offer QR payments to fight Covid-19

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    The Shoprite Group, which owns Shoprite and Checkers retail stores, is introducing the ability for customers to make payments using QR codes in an effort to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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    Watch | Minister apologises for breaking lockdown rules

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    Ndabeni-Abrahams placed on special leave, with salary docked

    By Duncan McLeod8 April 2020

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed his communications minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, on “special leave” for two months for flouting national lockdown regulations.

    MTN unveils new social bundles – 10GB for R120

    By Staff Reporter8 April 2020

    MTN South Africa has introduced new social bundles, including a plan that offers 10GB of data, with YouTube access, for R120.

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