Articles by Brandon Gregory

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Thu, May 16th, 15:04 · Brandon Gregory

SABC 3 reprimanded for improper age restriction on soap-opera

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) third channel has been reprimanded for not adding the appropriate age restriction of 13 plus on an episode of the soap-opera “All My Children”. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 13:31 · Brandon Gregory

Kagiso: digital TV could be irrelevant due to delay

Kagiso Media has warned the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) the migration to digital broadcasting could become irrelevant and limit new industry players to compete should the current delays continue. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory

Enterprise Mobility Forum to be held in Johannesburg soon

The second Enterprise Mobility Forum will take place in Sandton, Johannesburg between May 29 and 30, evaluating the impact of enterprise mobility, assess trends and highlight solutions. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory

Wireless water meter reading with M-Bus USB

A USB water meter developed by Danish firm Kamstup was presented at the African Utilities Week (AUW) conference and exhibition at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) yesterday. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory

Online monitoring of cables more effective than offline

Online monitoring of cable condition is more effective and less intrusive than doing so offline, according to John Sheriff, sales and services director of Martec Cable Services. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 07:37 · Brandon Gregory

Technology improves utilities effectiveness

Technology is enabling utilities to be more effective, especially in terms of monitoring transformers, according to Grant Wells of Dynamic Ratings, represented by Martec in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 10:32 · Brandon Gregory

African Utility Week on air with Channel Africa

The African Utility Week (AUW) conference and exhibition, which began today in Cape Town, has partnered with Channel Africa to broadcast the event live across the continent. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 09:56 · Brandon Gregory

African Utility Week conference and exhibition kicks off in Cape Town

The African Utility Week (AUW) conference and exhibition started at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today with some 5,000 power and water professionals in attendance. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 07:46 · Brandon Gregory

YouTube exposes diplomatic trouble

A mobile phone video clip has surfaced on YouTube, exposing an alleged diplomat’s security guards assaulting a cyclist on Roper Street, in Pretoria, last Wednesday. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 14:31 · Brandon Gregory

Times Media Live partners with Citymob for Sunday Times ecommerce

Times Media Live and etailer Citymob have teamed up to launch the Sunday Times, Fashion Weekly with an ecommerce angle in the form of a pop-up shop and debuts this coming weekend. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 13:30 · Brandon Gregory

SABC requests ZAR7.3 billion from communications minister

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said today it has requested ZAR7.3 billion (US$770.3 million) from Dina Pule, communications minister, and expects the funds to be paid out over the course of the next three years. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 11:35 · Brandon Gregory

Seedstars World, introducing new entrepreneurs

The Seedstars World pitching event kicked off in Cape Town on Friday (May 10), giving invited startups the opportunity to pitch their entrepreneurial innovations and ideas to a panel of judges. → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 15:32 · Brandon Gregory

OUTA: SANRAL attempting to exempt itself from the NCA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) revealed yesterday (Thursday) the South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is attempting to exempt itself from the National Credit Act (NCA). → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 15:18 · Brandon Gregory

Phishing, swishing and vishing – FNB offers mobile banking safety advice

First National Bank (FNB) has warned banking customers not to compromise their personal banking information as more people turn to mobile banking for convenience. → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 11:49 · Brandon Gregory

Q&A: SAINe, focussing on innovation

Linda Swart, a psychology graduate from the University of Pretoria and innovation promoter, spoke to HumanIPO about the non-profit South African Innovation Network (SAINe). → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 08:56 · Brandon Gregory

FNB’s banking website most popular in Africa

According to a recent survey conducted by Alexa, First National Bank’s (FNB) website was the only bank in the top 10 most popular African online destinations. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 15:04 · Brandon Gregory

SA car manufacturers to receive incentives for electric vehicles

Vehicle manufacturers in South Africa are to receive incentives for producing electric cars in the country. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 14:54 · Brandon Gregory

University of Texas – Austin visits 88mph in SA

Students from the University of Texas business school in Austin, United States, who are also working professionals, visited startup accelerator 88mph in Cape Town today to learn about emerging markets. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 13:01 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling may be endorsed by NCOP committee next week

A parliamentary committee on public services meeting of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) may result in the adoption of the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill on Tuesday. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 09:41 · Brandon Gregory

Cloud service fidelity is personal

Experts have warned the security analysis of cloud services is mostly up to individual users to ensure the services’ fidelity and cloud adoption is still maturing. → Read more