Articles by Brandon Gregory, Page 11
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Tue, August 27th, 10:30 · Brandon Gregory
E-tolling communications to cost $46.2 million – DA
Communications with e-toll account holders and transgressors will cost ZAR473.2 million (US$46.2 million), according Democratic Alliance (DA) analysis of the e-toll contract between the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and the Electronic Toll Collections (ETC). → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 19:00 · Brandon Gregory
Cell C eating into MTN’s prepaid market share
South African mobile operator Cell C has reportedly begun eating into the prepaid airtime market share of Africa’s largest mobile operator MTN’s, according to Blue Label Telecoms’ prepaid airtime per growth network annual results. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
Agang-SA warns against leader’s fake Facebook account
A fake Facebook account has been set up for Agang-SA leader Mamphela Ramphele and is reportedly asking for donations, the party has said through its Facebook page. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory
FNB adds Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to product range
First National Bank (FNB) has added the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to its range of smart devices, which further enables affordable electronic banking. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
EFF opposes e-tolling, OUTA cautions against damaging property
South Africa’s newly established political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has expressed its opposition to e-tolling, according to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), which has cautioned against the destruction of e-tolling equipment. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
Gauteng e-learning solution to cost $215m
The Gauteng Provincial Government’s (GPG) Department of Education has revealed its e-learning solution, which includes free tablets for schools in the province, will cost ZAR2.2 billion (US$215.072 million). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
Another executive quits MTN
The general manager for MTN’s retail channel Eleanor Potter has reportedly resigned over a ZAR120 million (US$11.7 million) tender irregularity and the launch of substandard data modems onto the market. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
DA refutes ANC accusations against Kohler Barnard
Stone Sizani, African National Congress (ANC) chief whip, has made false accusations against Dianne Kohler Barnard, according to South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory
Carrim plans crackdown on SuperSport monopoly
The South African government is planning to introduce legislation which will prevent one broadcaster obtaining access to all sports and premium entertainment. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
ANC wants DA MP off ethics committee over social media action
Stone Sizani, the African National Congress’ (ANC) new chief whip, has written to the South African parliamentary speaker’s office requesting Dianne Kohler Barnard, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister of police and member of parliament (MP), be investigated and removed from the ethics committee. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Four small cell backhaul points for mobile operators – Nelwamondo
Mobile network operators together with solutions providers are engaging in a continuous discussion regarding small cell networking as an architectural paradigm shift aimed at boosting network coverage and capacity, says Siphiwe Nelwamondo, technical marketer for Aviat Networks South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
Department of Basic Education fails to meet all ICT goals
Only 4,195 (17 per cent) of South Africa’s 24,453 schools are connected to ICT for teaching and learning purposes, revealed during a recent Basic Education Portfolio Committee meeting. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 17:00 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA questions SANRAL over “political fray”
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has criticised a statement by Vusi Mona, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) spokesperson, which attacks the Democratic Alliance (DA) for using e-tolling for political gain, accusing the state-owned company of engaging in politics itself. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory
Ledula service site goes mobile
Ledula, a free South African service site utilising Facebook’s platform to provide friends’ ratings of service providers, has been launched as an iPhone application. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 10:20 · Brandon Gregory
FNB’s full service bank account cheapest in South Africa
The Solidarity Bank Charges 2013 has named First National Bank’s (FNB) Easy Account as South Africa’s cheapest full-service bank account, as a result of the electronic services offered. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 08:30 · Brandon Gregory
Voice is evolving despite its decline – Reed
The handling and nature of voice calls are changing despite the communications technique remaining a critical part of a contact centre, believes Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at South African company Elingo. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 07:00 · Brandon Gregory
Motorola Solutions appoints Ingram Micro as enterprise solutions distributor
Motorola Solutions has appointed Ingram Micro’s data capture and point of sale (DC/POS) division as its mobile enterprise solutions distributor in South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, August 21st, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
FNB’s e-learning home ownership programme a success
First National Bank’s (FNB) Housing Finance Division has moved its compulsory home ownership education programme for first time home buyers to the web from “the classroom” and has described it as a “great success”. → Read more
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Mon, August 19th, 08:30 · Brandon Gregory
One Digital Media appoints new CEO
Andrew Ridl has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of One Digital Media (ODM) with immediate effect. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 16:30 · Brandon Gregory
SABC board shortlist contains South Africans of exceptional skills – Shinn
Marian Shinn, South Africa’s shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), has given a glowing report on the shortlist of 37 for board positions at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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