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    Apple reducing new hires amid iPhone crunch

    By Agency Staff17 January 2019

    Apple will cut back on hiring for some divisions after selling fewer iPhones than expected and missing its revenue forecast for the holiday quarter, according to people familiar with the matter.

    Microsoft right not to rush the launch of SA data centres: IDC

    By Duncan McLeod16 January 2019

    Microsoft is right not to rush the launch of two Azure data centres in South Africa, because if problems crop up it could tarnish the company’s reputation among local customers, according to International Data Corp.

    Eskom ‘pressured’ to deliver turnaround plan before national budget

    By Agency Staff16 January 2019

    Government is pushing Eskom, the power utility with R419-billion in debt, to present a credible turnaround strategy before the 20 February budget presentation, a person familiar with the situation said.

    WorldRemit enters SA market as it eyes possible listing

    By Loni Prinsloo16 January 2019

    WorldRemit, a UK company that specialises in money transfers into Africa, plans a new funding round in the next six months ahead of a potential initial public offering or buyout.

    Fortnite flaw put millions of players at risk

    By Agency Staff16 January 2019

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