Vodacom has rejected allegations published in a report on Thursday that it “gifted lucrative partnership deals” to companies linked to former Free State premier Ace Magashule in return for major government contracts.

Vodacom said on Thursday that data traffic flowing across its network has jumped by as much as 40% as a result of the lockdown and work-from-home measures introduced by many businesses.

Facebook and its partners said their libra cryptocurrency project will now support multiple versions of the digital coins, the majority of which will be backed by individual fiat currencies.

Apple is developing over-ear wireless headphones with parts that can be swapped in and out, seeking to augment its AirPods business with a high-end audio product.

Sony plans to produce far fewer units of its upcoming PlayStation 5 in its first year than it had for the previous-generation console’s launch, according to people familiar with the matter.

Google parent Alphabet is slowing hiring for the remainder of the year, the most drastic action by the Internet search giant since the Covid-19 pandemic began battering its advertising business.

GoPro said it will cut more than 200 jobs, shift the company’s sales operation to market its digital adventure cameras directly to consumers and withdraw its 2020 financial guidance.

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Kim Reid, CEO of South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot.com, has made an impassioned plea to government to allow unfettered e-commerce and food delivery as soon as possible.