Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 23
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Mon, March 31st, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Global device sales to grow 7% this year – Gartner
Worldwide combined shipments of devices will see a seven per cent increase this year from last year’s numbers, with overall growth being hampered by stagnant PC sales, according to a study. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA announces VAT amendment for foreign e-services
South Africa’s National Treasury today published amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, changing how foreign electronic services will be taxed in the future. → Read more
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Sun, March 30th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 30/03/2014
African startups have seen major expansions in the past few months, both in capital and geography, along with 88mph Cape Town opening its doors to introduce the media to its latest round of startups. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
M&G releases SA election app
South African newspaper The Mail & Guardian has released “SA Votes”, an app allowing South Africans to keep up to date with news relating to the 2014 elections, which will take place in May. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
First Zimbabwe Startup Weekend set for May
Zimbabwe is set to host its first Startup Weekend in May, hoping to foster the development of tech ideas in the country. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft launches Office for iPad
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Office software for Apple’s iPad, a move expected for the past two years and which opens the company up to new revenue streams. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
1st MeerKAT antenna completed
The first of the 64 antennae of South Africa’s Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) has been completed, marking the first step in the construction of the Southern hemisphere’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Carrim welcomes USAASA investigation
South African minister of communications Yunus Carrim has welcomed the investigation into misconduct and maladministration at the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA). → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Ekaya connects property owners with tenants
South African startup Ekaya has launched to help property owners and tenants connect with one another, providing landlords with a platform on which to list property and tenants with a space to create a comprehensive renting profile. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
Instagram users pass 200m
Instagram has announced it now has over 200 million users capturing and sharing images every month. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
GraphFlow providing retailers with recommendations facilities
South African startup GraphFlow is providing recommendation facilities to both online and offline retailers, driving a company’s revenue and interactions as well as delivering customised shopping experiences to consumers. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Vodacom, Neotel deal close – report
South African mobile operator Vodacom is close to finalising a deal to buy Tata Communications-owned telecom Neotel, according to a report. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Pinnacle director takes leave of absence
South African ICT provider Pinnacle Holding has announced the leave of absence of executive director Takalani Tshivhase after he appeared in court over allegations of corruption. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
DoHA urges South Africans to pick up smart IDs
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) has urged those who applied for their smart IDs and have received notifications to collect them to do so. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
SA Schools Connectivity programme ahead of schedule – Carrim
South African minister of communications Yunus Carrim has said the country is running ahead of schedule after connecting 688 schools since the implementation of the National Broadband Policy, Strategy and Plan on December 4, 2013. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
FNB to offer Galaxy S5
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) will offer the Samsung Galaxy S5 as part of its smart device portfolio, adding to the already extensive list of devices available to FNB customers. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
HTC must not rely on One’s good looks – analyst
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC must not rely on the aesthetic appeal of the latest HTC One smartphone if it wants to avoid the poor financial performance it experienced last year, according to Julian Jest, research analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media. → Read more
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Wed, March 26th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Court overturns Turkey Twitter ban – report
A Turkish court has overturned the country’s Twitter ban, imposed after anonymous users posted audio recordings on the social media platform implicating Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a corruption scandal, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, March 26th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Mt. Gox cooperating with Japanese police
Defunct Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has announced it is cooperating with Tokyo police with regards to the disappearance of Bitcoin. → Read more
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Wed, March 26th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN plans tower sell-off – report
Mobile operator MTN is planning on selling more of its network towers in Africa, following a trend in which carriers are offloading infrastructure, according to a report. → Read more
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