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    Data and 5G: Key weapons in the fight against Covid-19

    By Huawei South Africa5 May 2020

    Promoted | High-speed mass connectivity and remote data-processing capabilities are proving crucial to fighting Covid-19, but also to supporting people during the lengthy lockdown phase.

    Genew India chooses AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 for all-wireless mobile phone production line

    By Huawei South Africa5 May 2020

    Promoted | Installing Huawei’s Wi-Fi 6 technology substantially boosted Genew India’s capability to test its client’s mobile phones.

    Vodacom launches commercial 5G services in South Africa

    By Duncan McLeod4 May 2020

    Consumers with devices capable of accessing the network can now subscribe to 5G services in South Africa through Vodacom.

    Vodacom unveils first 5G deals – 800GB for R1 499

    By Duncan McLeod4 May 2020

    Vodacom has unveiled its first fixed-wireless broadband plans using its newly launched 5G network. One plan offers 800GB of data for R1 499.

    Ramaphosa defends lockdown rules as public anger mounts

    By Agency Staff4 May 2020

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended lockdown rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus as citizens grow increasingly irked over seemingly illogical restrictions.

    DFA to expand into Zimbabwe after securing operating licence there

    By Staff Reporter4 May 2020

    Remgro-controlled fibre operator Dark Fibre Africa has become the first telecommunications provider in 10 years to be granted an operating licence in Zimbabwe, paving the way for the company to build a network there.

    South African business activity index falls to record low

    By Agency Staff4 May 2020

    Business activity in South Africa’s manufacturing industry fell to a record low in April, when a nationwide lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic brought output to a near standstill.

    Protests see sale of .org suffix to investment firm shelved

    By Tari Arbel4 May 2020

    The proposed $1.1-billion sale of the .org online registry to an investment firm has been shelved following widespread opposition.

    Global smartphone market suffers worst contraction in history

    By Agency Staff4 May 2020

    Global shipments of smartphones fell at the fastest rate on record in the first quarter, illustrating the devastating impact of Covid-19 on consumption and production.

    Zoom logins were put on sale on the dark Web

    By Agency Staff4 May 2020

    Hackers put more than half a million login details for the teleconferencing app Zoom on the dark Web, according to a report.

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