Massive areas of South Africa’s largest city were hit by power outages on Friday afternoon after a power line from state-owned utility Eskom tripped during planned maintenance.

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To US President Donald Trump, it was an awkward slip of the tongue. To Apple CEO Tim Cook, it was an opportunity to poke some sly fun at a president who has often clashed with the tech industry.

Google Chrome users need to update the desktop version of their Web browser as soon as possible, its lead security engineer has warned.

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MTN Group has announced it will launch an instant messaging service akin to China’s WeChat and Facebook’s WhatsApp as it seeks to expand revenue from digital services and mobile money.

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.