Eskom increases profit — but still makes R18.9 billion loss: Despite a slight increase in operating profit, Eskom incurred a net loss of R18.9 billion after tax for the year ended March 2021. – MyBroadband
Internet Apocalypse — The threat of solar superstorms no-one is prepared for: Earth could face prolonged Internet outages in the event of a powerful solar storm. – MyBroadband
Windows 11 launch date announced: Microsoft has revealed the official launch date and rollout plans for Windows 11. – MyBroadband
Chevy Bolt production stopped after 140,000 vehicles recalled over battery fires: GM stopped production of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicle after it discovered two possible defects in their batteries, which are made by LG, that have resulted in a few cars catching alight. – MyBroadband
Driver’s licences in South Africa “extremely corrupt” — government: Highly organised criminal syndicates have made lots of money from South Africa’s driving licence renewal system, says Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo. – MyBroadband
Self-driving buses back online in Tokyo after hitting Paralympic athlete: Toyota’s self-driving bus service will recommence following an incident where one hit an athlete. – MyBroadband
Life insurers paid claims of R47.6 billion in South Africa: Compared to the previous year, South Africa’s life insurance industry recorded an increase of 309,733 deaths between April 2020 and March 2021. – MyBroadband
Eskom exports enough power to prevent two stages of load-shedding: The power Eskom exports to South Africa’s neighbouring countries is enough to save up to two stages of load-shedding. – MyBroadband
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