Energy regulator Nersa has allowed Eskom to raise prices by less than what the embattled company estimates it needs, keeping pressure on its balance sheet while also adding to inflation strains.

MTN Group shares soared by 18.1% on Thursday after Africa’s biggest wireless carrier started a R15-billion disposal plan to shore up the balance sheet.

Chinese technology giant Huawei is launching a US court challenge to a law that labels the company a security risk and would limit its access to the American market for telecommunications equipment.

Uber rival Taxify is changing its name to Bolt, the Internet ride-hailing company said on Thursday.

MTN Group announced the disposal of its share in a Botswana joint venture as Africa’s biggest wireless carrier by revenue kicks off a drive to raise at least R15-billion from asset sales and strengthen the balance sheet.

MTN South Africa improved service revenue by 4.2% in the 2018 financial year while at the same time growing operating margins, parent MTN Group said on Thursday.

Tesla said it’s rolling out new technology that will cut typical recharging times for its electric vehicles to about 15 minutes.

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