New CFC sources threaten ozone layer recovery

New CFC sources threaten ozone layer recovery

On the heels of the first definitive signs of the ozone layer recovery last year, an international team of scientists discovered that production and emission of a banned, potent ozone-depleting chemical is on the rise again. A new research finding, published in Nature...

Huawei responds to latest reports

Huawei is staying firmly in the news headline following the US Department of Commerce’s decision to add the Chinese technology vendor to its Entity List. According to at least one report, chip manufacturer ARM has suspended it business with Huawei. Huawei has...

Finance teams don’t realise shared service value

More than half (51%) of shared-service users in finance departments either do not accept or are indifferent to the benefits of these services, according to a recent survey by Gartner. The survey of 1 500 employees and 50 shared-service leaders shows that this lack of...

First satellites in SpaceX network launched

SpaceX has launched 60 Starlink satellites, the first in a next-generation satellite network capable of connecting the globe – particularly those who are not yet connected – with reliable and affordable broadband internet services. SpaceX designed Starlink...

Telkom doubles mobile subscribers

Telkom has seen mobile services revenue increase by 58,3% for the financial year ended 31 March 2019, underpinned by the group’s broadband-led proposition. Group operating revenue increased by 5,3% to R41,8-billion. EBITDA increased by 8,5% to R11,3-billion,...

Issues to consider in fintech deals

South Africa has a highly developed financial services system generally serving the middle to upper end of the market. However, the low penetration of these services at the lower end of the market coupled with the customer opportunities presented by the high...