Pivotal week for US tech stocks

Pivotal week for US tech stocks

Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the AI. But investors still want one answer: will all this spending pay off? Quarterly results from Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon — all due on Wednesday — will gauge if the sky-high spending on AI has driven enough growth in…

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Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a contentious seventh term after four decades in power. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile service providers to shut down public internet connections from 6pm (5pm SAST) on…

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Vodacom signs ‘pivotal’ deal with Starlink

Vodacom signs ‘pivotal’ deal with Starlink

Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub Vodacom Group has announced what it has described as a “pivotal” agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide internet access to businesses across Africa. The agreement will also result in expanded rural network coverage. “Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate network coverage expansion while increasing network…

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A pivotal moment for South Africa’s tech future

A pivotal moment for South Africa’s tech future

South Africa is emerging as a vibrant hub of innovation, with a dynamic tech ecosystem and a growing community of skilled professionals driving progress across industries. Yet, as the digital landscape expands, so too does the need to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure and retain the talent that powers it. As South Africa gears up for…

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