Articles by Brandon Gregory

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Wed, May 29th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory

E-toll master plan revealed by transport minister

Ben Martins, South Africa’s minister of transport, yesterday revealed the envisaged national transport “master plan,” which includes the tolling of roads throughout the country. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 14:10 · Brandon Gregory

Africa’s diverse languages a unique challenge for developers

Africa’s 2,000 languages make building and developing software on the continent a lot harder, with this an issue that needs to be tackled. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 13:19 · Brandon Gregory

Young Africa is creating a culture of innovation

Africa’s large, young population is creating a culture conducive for innovation, according to Andile Ngcaba, founder of Convergence Partners. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 09:33 · Brandon Gregory

Fifth Global Forum on Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship under way

The Fifth Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship by infoDev has begun in East London, South Africa, with a focus on developing innovative approaches to business, exchange expertise and establishing partnerships. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 08:04 · Brandon Gregory

Increase focus on responsive web design

It is time to adapt to responsive web design in order to improve search engine optimisation (SEO) and invcrease usability, according to Rian van der Merwe, director of Flow Interactive. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

DA: Transport minister and SANRAL must stop “arrogant crusade” on e-tolling

Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA), today said Ben Martins, minister of transport, is “jumping the gun” by gazetting regulations on e-tolling in Gauteng. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 12:59 · Brandon Gregory

South Africa’s IT agency employs hackers for protection

South Africa’s Information Technology Agency (SITA) has hired hackers in an attempt to protect websites owned by the government from international hackers following the compromising of the South African Police Service (SAPS) website. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 10:58 · Brandon Gregory

OUTA: SANRAL continues to ignore public regarding e-tolls

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has condemned the South African Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) lack of public consultation over the latest Gauteng Freeway Improvements Project (GFIP) regulations. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:02 · Brandon Gregory

Banks use spy cameras to repossess vehicles – report

South African banks are employing agents to drive around with unmarked vehicles equipped with number plate recognition cameras to repossess hundreds of cars, The Star newspaper reported today. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:20 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU threatens “Marikana” over e-tolls

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said today they were growing impatient with authorities thwarting their protests plans and will continue to fight against e-tolling. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 13:55 · Brandon Gregory

Now Novel – an online platform for writers

An online platform has been established provide aspiring novelists with the latest techniques, mentorship and “constant motivation”. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 13:39 · Brandon Gregory

Vodacom drops international call rates significantly

Vodacom has launched International Calling Plus, cutting the cost of international calls to 118 countries by 88 per cent. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:26 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU considering taking halted e-toll case to High Court

The Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) is considering taking a magistrate’s court decision to halt their plans to protest e-tolling in Johannesburg today to the High Court. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:01 · Brandon Gregory

Durban woman considers suing more than 100 cyber bullies

A 21-year-old woman from Durban, South Africa, is considering suing 100 Facebook users over their derogatory comments on a photograph of her, which appeared on a Facebook page titled “SA’s finest girls”. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 08:52 · Brandon Gregory

Michael Jordaan quits FNB, considers future in tech

Michael Jordaan has stepped down as chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB), saying he is considering a business in innovation and technology in Cape Town. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 14:15 · Brandon Gregory

Metro Police: e-toll protest by COSATU not authorised

The Metro Police in Johannesburg says the planned protest for tomorrow against e-tolling by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has not been authorised. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 13:16 · Brandon Gregory

ID cards to replace ID books in July

Smart ID cards will replace green, bar coded identity books in South Africa, minister of home affairs Naledi Pandor has announced. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 09:54 · Brandon Gregory

Convicted drug smuggler approved laptop in prison

Frank Nabolisa, a Nigerian national and convicted drug smuggler, has been granted permission by the South Gauteng High Court to have a laptop in prison. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 09:27 · Brandon Gregory

Habari Media wins LinkedIn Champion 2013 award

Habari Media, a Sub-Saharan African partner for Facebook, has won the LinkedIn Champion 2013 award for selling rights for advertising on the professional networking platform to its clients. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 07:32 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU warns it plans to shut down Gauteng’s highways

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has warned it is planning a total shutdown of highways as it protests against e-tolling. → Read more