Goodbye Eskom | DStv vs the world | WhatsApp prosecution

Stage 11 load-shedding | Eskom blocks solar farm | Netflix warning This is what it will cost you to say goodbye to Eskom's grid and load-shedding at your house. [MYBROADBAND]() This Week In Tech Top Stories [Goodbye Eskom — How much it costs to go off-grid]( This is what it will cost you to say goodbye to Eskom's grid and load-shedding at your house. [Big lie about Eskom power station breakdowns]( For many years, Eskom has been telling South Africans that its ageing coal-fired power station fleet is the main reason for the high breakdown levels and load-shedding. [DStv vs sports streaming services in South Africa]( MyBroadband compared DStv's streaming-only Premium and Compact Plus packages to several other streaming services that broadcast sports. [South Africa’s electricity crisis will be over soon, says Standard Bank CEO]( Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala says they are confident South Africa will have an adequate supply of electricity in the next few years. [Gwede Mantashe has vested coal interests, says Connie Mulder]( Solidarity Research Institute head Connie Mulder says energy minister Gwede Mantashe has vested interests in coal power. [How to spot a solar scam]( MyBroadband asked two reputable companies with established track records of building high-quality solar installations how consumers can avoid buying inferior products or getting conned out of their money. [WhatsApp faces prosecution in South Africa]( The Competition Commission wants to prosecute Meta Platforms for allegedly abusing WhatsApp's dominance in South Africa. [More News You Need To Know]( Editor's Picks [South Africa could face Stage 11 power cuts in a matter of months]( Energy expert Clyde Mallinson has warned that South Africa can face stage 11 load-shedding in winter unless Eskom significantly improves its power station performance. [Eskom blocks town from using own solar power to avoid load-shedding]( The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that a small Free State municipality is not allowed to use its own solar power to reduce load-shedding, despite sourcing much of its electricity from private power plants. [Eskom explains why it blocked Frankfort from using solar farm]( Eskom gave its side of the story after the court battle with private power producer Rural Maintenance. [DStv vs international satellite TV operators — South Africa getting a raw deal]( Here is how DStv Premium's price compares to popular satellite TV packages in other countries. [Netflix sends warning about South Africa’s planned copyright laws]( Netflix has reiterated warnings that the Copyright Amendment Bill could damage South African production houses that sell their content to streaming services. [Webafrica introduces R999 cancellation fee — but promises cheapest fibre prices]( Webafrica customers now pay among the cheapest prices of major ISPs, but they must be willing to accept paying R999 if they ever cancel their account. [Discover More Editor's Picks]( MYBROADBAND [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 23-04-2023 is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic