Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 3
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Fri, July 4th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Google receives over 70k “right to be forgotten” requests
Google has received over 70,000 “right to be forgotten” removal requests, with links to numerous news sites being removed by the company, according to a report → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Seedstars Cape Town takes place next week
The South African leg of global startup competition Seedstars World will be taking place in Cape Town on Thursday, July 10. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
South Africans positive about connected homes – Fortinet
Sixty per cent of South Africans believe a connected home will be a reality in the next five years, according to a survey by network security firm Fortinet. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Telkom looks to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones
South African part state-owned telecommunications firm Telkom has plans to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones in the future in an attempt to provide connectivity to the majority of South Africans. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook to acquire video ads firm LiveRail
Facebook has announced plans to acquire video advertising firm LiveRail, which helps companies including Dailymotion and Gannett serve better ads that appear on their websites and in apps. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Pinnacle executive’s court date postponed again
South African ICT provider Pinnacle Holdings’ executive director Takalani Tshivhase appeared in court for the third time yesterday, with the proceedings being postponed once again. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Algeria, Ethiopia assist NSA surveillance programme – report
The Algerian and Ethiopian governments are helping the United States (US)-based National Security Agency (NSA) collect private data about Africans, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA energy department warns over fake Facebook account
South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE) has warned the public of a fake Facebook account claiming to be that of minister Tina Joemat Pettersson, after numerous stakeholders complained about lack of response when sending messages to the account. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
US digital rights group files freedom of information lawsuit against NSA
United States (US)-based digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
DA MPs walk out of communications committee meeting
Four members of South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) have walked out of a portfolio committee meeting on communications and telecommunications and postal services, claiming they had not been given enough time to examine a strategic plan. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z2
Sony hopes to provide the public with an alternative to Samsung and Apple smartphones with its flagship Xperia Z2. Does the device provide a user with a “jack of all trades” smartphone, or is it just another iteration? → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom opposes Equity Bank MVNO technology
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom is opposing Equity Bank’s plans to launch telecommunications services, saying the technology it plans to employ puts users at risk of fraud, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
SA dotCities Sunrise, Landrush periods launched
The Sunrise and Landrush periods of South Africa’s city Top Level Domains (cTLD) launched today, allowing trademark holders to apply for their chosen domain names. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Ghanaian classifieds site sees 300% listing growth each year
Ghanaian online classifieds Tonaton.com has witnessed 300 per cent growth in listings every year, according to owner Saltside Technologies. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Samsung launches Galaxy S5 Mini
Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy S5 Mini, a compact version of the company’s S5 flagship smartphone. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
NSA allowed to spy on Africa since 2010 – report
The Unites States’ National Security Agency was given permission in 2010 to perform blanket surveillance of African states, allowing the institution to intercept information it deems in the interest of national security, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Online broadcasting more substantial than traditional radio – Cliff
Online broadcasting allows for more substance than traditional radio, according to South African radio personality and CliffCentral founder Gareth Cliff. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town drafts open data policy
The City of Cape Town, South Africa, plans to launch an open data programme, with public comment on the draft policy closing today. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Absa online services down again
South Africa’s Absa Bank has been experiencing downtime on its internet banking platform, with customers taking to social media to express their frustration. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
E-tolls set for review, OUTA cautious
Gauteng premier David Makhura has announced plans to review e-tolling in the province, saying the public has a right to be heard. → Read more
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