Huawei has been barred from fully using Android for at least another 12 months, after Donald Trump extended his executive order banning US firms from working with companies deemed a national security risk.

Electric car maker Tesla plans to introduce a new low-cost, long-life battery in its Model 3 sedan later this year or early next that it expects will bring the cost of electric vehicles in line with petrol models.

Intelsat filed for bankruptcy and said it had obtained $1-billion in new financing that will allow it to keep the satellite service in business while it awaits billions of dollars in proceeds from a spectrum auction.

On the night of 20 April, Christian Klein gained two major responsibilities. He became a father for the second time. And Klein was named sole CEO of SAP.

A massive new submarine broadband cable is to be built around Africa and the Middle East and is being backed by the likes of Facebook, China Mobile, MTN Group, Vodafone Group and Orange.

Telkom’s retail division has slashed the price of digital subscriber line broadband services for six months as part of a promotion.

JSE-listed technology group Altron has cut its final dividend by 24% to 55c/share to preserve cash amid the economic upheaval created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

MTN Group said it is implementing cost control measures, focusing on mission critical expenses and enhanced oversight of expenditure, amid uncertainty over the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cartrack believes it is in a good position to weather the Covid-19 storm provided it does not go on indefinitely, and is still planning a huge investment in Europe.

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