Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 25
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Fri, March 21st, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
MultiChoice cannot speak for poor – Carrim
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has issued a statement saying pay-TV provider MultiChoice cannot speak for the poor after the company told minister of communications Yunus Carrim to put consumers first. → Read more
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Fri, March 21st, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB’s online channels voted best in SA
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has had its online banking channels vote the best in the country, according to the 2014 South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi). → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Google announces Android Wear
Google has announced Android Wear, an initiative that extends the reach of its mobile operating system to wearable technology. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Glocall to launch 4G network in Somalia
United States-based telecommunications provider Glocall will introduce high speed 4G capabilities to Somalia in the third quarter of 2014, hoping the additional connectivity will fuel growth and development in the region. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Telecash agents increase 63%
Zimbabwean mobile money platform Telecash has seen the number of agents and merchants utilising the service rise 63 per cent, from 1,600 to 2,600, since it was introduced at the end of January. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
OUTA to protest against e-tolling tomorrow
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Organisation (OUTA) will use South Africa’s Human Rights Day (March 21) to protest the country’s e-tolling bill. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 09:40 · Chris Udemans
SleepOut.com moves operations to Mauritius
African online accommodation platform SleepOut.com has shifted the bulk of its operations to Mauritius while focusing on regional expansion as well as multilingual support and product development. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL reports higher than expected e-toll revenues
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has reported higher cash flows and registered vehicles than expected, thanking road users for their cooperation. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Xbox One to launch in SA in September
Microsoft has announced the second tier of countries that will be receiving the Xbox One in September, which includes South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
SA mobile operators “fighting the wrong war”
South African mobile operators should be preparing for voice competition from Google, Facebook and Microsoft instead of fighting each other and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), according to Marius Burger, managing director (MD) of business consulting and software services provider Indian Atlantic. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
NSN appoints new Southern Africa head
Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) appointed of Deon Geyser as head of NSN Southern Africa, with Geyser returning to the company after joining Millicom International Cellular (Tigo). → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
New Microsoft CEO may launch Office for iPad – report
Newly appointed Microsoft chief executive officer (CEO) Satya Nadella may use his first high profile press appearance on March 27 to launch Office for iPad, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
DoC ICT Green Paper hearings taking place this week
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) will this week host a provincial ICT Green Paper consultative workshop in the Eastern Cape, following two other provincial workshops and a national hearing in Gauteng. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Standard Bank releases mobile app
South Africa’s Standard Bank has announced the release of a new mobile app, offering increased functionality to its client base. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
Mt. Gox allows users to check Bitcoin balances
Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has updated its website, allowing users to verify the balances of their accounts and wallets. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
SA tech sector making “unheard of profits” – Carrim
Players in the South African ICT sector have been making “unheard of profits, at the expense of our citizens,” according to the country’s minister of communications Yunus Carrim. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
GSMA partners MEA operators for infrastructure sharing
The GSM Association (GSMA) and mobile operators across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) have announced infrastructure sharing initiatives to provide mobile broadband services to unserved portions of the regions’ populations. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
New operator launches in Uganda
Smart Telecom has launched to become the seventh operator in Uganda, promising the cheapest calling rates in the country as it seeks to provide competition for the likes of Airtel and MTN. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
WhatsApp privacy accusations unfounded – CEO
Instant messaging (IM) platform WhatsApp has hit back at groups claiming its sale to Facebook will undermine the privacy of its users. → Read more
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Tue, March 18th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB adds credit card functionality to banking app
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has enhanced its banking app, adding additional credit card functionality to users on tablets and smartphones. → Read more
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