Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 17
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Wed, April 23rd, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Nokia launches Lumia 1320 in SA
Nokia has announced the imminent arrival of the six-inch Lumia 1320 in South Africa, just months after the launch of the Lumia 1520 and affordable Asha models. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
Somalia launches ID card, e-passport programme
The Somali government has contracted international identity firm HID Global to produce a new national identity card and e-passports, hoping to reduce the amount of fraudulent identification documents. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook launches Nearby Friends
Facebook has announced the launch of Nearby Friends, an optional feature that allows users to locate people they know who are close to them. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
PCCW Global to provide telecom services to Modderfontein smart city
PCCW Global, the international operating division of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT), has signed an agreement with Chinese urban complex developer Shanghai Zendai to provide telecommunication and technology services to the development of the Modderfontein smart city initiative in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
SABC refuses to air EFF advert, party complains
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has refused to air an advertisement by opposition political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that urges followers to inflict damage upon e-tolling infrastructure. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
OUTA warns motorists of SANRAL’s e-tolling “sweeteners”
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will shortly offer “sizeable discounts” on outstanding e-toll payments provided road users register and promptly pay outstanding discounted amounts. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB Twitter jokes causes outrage
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has caused outrage after its social media personality Rbjacobs made a joke in bad taste on Twitter. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 14:20 · Chris Udemans
Investors launch Mt. Gox rescue attempt
A group of investors have launched an initiative to save the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange from liquidation, saying its shutdown would seriously damage the reputation of the cryptocurrency. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SME department likely in SA – Mbete
The inception of a small and medium enterprise (SME) department is likely, the national chairperson of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) Baleka Mbete has said, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
ASA dismisses Cell C complaint against MTN
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has dismissed a complaint by Cell C which claimed an advertisement published by MTN in the Sunday Times last month misled readers into thinking they could acquire “significant earnings”. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft to complete Nokia acquisition this week
Technology giant Microsoft has announced its acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services division will be completed this week, ending months of approval processes and negotiations. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s first digital pirate prosecuted
The prosecution of South Africa’s first digital pirate has been concluded at the Bellville Commercial Crimes Court in Cape Town, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Biometrics trade security for convenience – SR Labs
Mobile biometrics will always carry with them a trade-off of security for convenience, according to Germany-based security research company Security Research (SR) Labs. → Read more
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Mon, April 21st, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
67% of phones sold smartphones – Safaricom
Smartphones made up 67 per cent of devices sold by leading Kenyan operator Safaricom in 2013, with 100,000 new devices being purchased every month. → Read more
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Sun, April 20th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 20/04/2014
This week’s startup news centred around South Africa, with local businesses pitching to investors and a storytelling application being launched by a digital tour guide provider. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Radio will die – Cliff
Former South Africa radio presenter Gareth Cliff thinks radio is going to die and wants to hold its funeral. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Bryanston has fastest broadband in SA
Bryanston, Johannesburg is the best broadband suburb in South Africa with an average download speed of 24 megabytes per second (Mbps), according to internet metrics company Ookla’s latest Net Index statistics. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Google cost-per-click declines 9%, reports revenue growth
Internet giant Google has released its first quarter results, highlighting a drop in its ad prices as consumers shift towards mobile products, while also reporting a 19 per cent increase in revenues. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
88mph startups pitch to investors in Cape Town
The 88mph accelerator programme in Cape Town held its Investor Day last night, with seven startups pitching to potential investors to secure follow-on funding. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN partners Vivo for energy services
South African mobile operator MTN has partnered Vivo Energy, the company that distributes Shell products, to expand services to their customer bases. → Read more
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