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Google removes content after warning

Google and Facebook have removed content from some Indian domain websites ofollowing a court directive warning them of a crackdown.

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Google and Facebook have removed content from some Indian domain websites ofollowing a court directive warning them of a crackdown.

Foursquare is winning early adopters

Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley is bullish about the growth of his social networks, saying that it will continue to grow.

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Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley is bullish about the growth of his social networks, saying that it will continue to grow.

DRDGold to axe 1 800

Gold producer DRDGold could cut up to 1 800 jobs when it stops mining two shafts at the embattled Blyvoor operation, the company says.

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Gold producer DRDGold could cut up to 1 800 jobs when it stops mining two shafts at the embattled Blyvoor operation, the company says.

Nokia: Smartphone war

The smartphone market has become a war of ecosystems and Nokia wants to build an empire, the company said.

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The smartphone market has become a war of ecosystems and Nokia wants to build an empire, the company said.

E-tag conditions illegal – report

Terms and conditions signed by motorists who registered for e-tags for use on Gauteng’s toll roads do not comply with consumer protection rules, reports the Star.

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Terms and conditions signed by motorists who registered for e-tags for use on Gauteng's toll roads do not comply with consumer protection rules, reports the Star.

Nedbank eyes leap in earnings

Nedbank Group says it expects full-year earnings to rise by as much as 28%, boosted by higher non-interest revenues and a better-performing retail unit.

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Nedbank Group says it expects full-year earnings to rise by as much as 28%, boosted by higher non-interest revenues and a better-performing retail unit.

Google launches Android Bouncer

Google has announced its “Bouncer” service which scans for malicious software on Android smartphones amid a massive spike in use of the phones.

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Google has announced its "Bouncer" service which scans for malicious software on Android smartphones amid a massive spike in use of the phones.

Harmony beats consensus on higher gold

Harmony Gold has more than doubled its quarterly earnings, blowing past market expectations as it reaped the benefits of a weak rand and a sky-high gold price.

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Harmony Gold has more than doubled its quarterly earnings, blowing past market expectations as it reaped the benefits of a weak rand and a sky-high gold price.

Rand retreats after strong gains

The rand came off last week’s five-month highs against the dollar, with uncertainty over a bailout for debt-ridden Greece weighing on investors’ risk appetite.

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The rand came off last week's five-month highs against the dollar, with uncertainty over a bailout for debt-ridden Greece weighing on investors' risk appetite.

Online dating on the up

Online is now the 2nd most common way for US couples to meet.

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Online is now the 2nd most common way for US couples to meet.