Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 5
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Tue, June 24th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB launches new version of banking app
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has released a new version of its mobile app, now allowing users to open accounts and receive payments from abroad on their smartphones. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Minister instructs SABC to appoint CEO
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been instructed by minister of communications Faith Muthambi to appoint a new chief executive officer (CEO) within the next three months. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
ASA orders Cell C to withdraw misleading advert
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of South Africa has ruled a Cell C data ad is misleading and has ordered it be withdrawn. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Third of South Africans using unregistered software
Thirty-four per cent of all software installed in South Africa during 2013 was unregistered despite the growing concern about malware infections, according to The Software Alliance (BSA). → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
USAASA disappointed by SIU handling of investigation
The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has said it is disappointed with the way the Special Investigation Unit (SUI) has handled its investigation of the universal access agency. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Powertime offers users $5 cash back on first electricity purchase
South African mobile prepaid electricity merchant Powertime is offering users ZAR50 (US$4.72) cash back on their first purchase made using the platform ahead of new electricity rates to be imposed in July. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA teachers take course on tablet use in classroom
Numerous teachers in the Eastern Cape of South Africa have graduated from an ICT course on using tablets to improve teaching at schools in the region. → Read more
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Tue, June 24th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
MultiChoice reports 20% revenue increase
South Africa’s Naspers has reported a 20 per cent revenue increase from its pay-TV subsidiary MultiChoice, highlighting growth in its digital terrestrial television (DTT) offering. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN launches Mobile Money Visa card
South African mobile operator MTN has launched its Mobile Money Visa Card, giving subscribers unlimited swipes and no monthly card fees. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ISPA accepts $6k settlement in Ketler spam case
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has accepted a ZAR65,000 (US$6,100) settlement from Ketler Investments after the company took the industry body to court last year following its spam Hall of Shame campaign. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
PIVOT begins tomorrow, winners to share $50k
The 2014 PIVOT East mobile startup competition begins tomorrow, with 25 startups competing for a combined total of US$50,000 while pitching to a panel of judges and investors. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook improves app performance in Africa
Facebook has released a version of its Android app reducing the amount of data used as well as speeding up its performance on older phones, after conducting research on the app's performance in Africa. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SIU goes to court to remove USAASA boss
South Africa’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has taken a case to court in a move to have Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) chief executive Zami Nkosi removed from his position, according to a report. → Read more
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Sat, June 21st, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Cybercrime costing over $400m globally
Cybercrime is costing businesses over US$400 billion worldwide and having a significant impact on economies, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and computer security firm McAfee. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Apple smartwatch set for production – report
A Taiwanese company will begin production of Apple's first smartwatch in July as the tech giant tries to remain as innovative as its competition, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
Western Cape to provide broadband to 2,000 schools, libraries, surgeries
The Western Cape Government, State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and Neotel have signed an agreement to provide broadband services to over 2,000 schools, government sites, libraries and medical facilities over the next three years. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Project Isizwe launches free Wi-Fi at SA Union Buildings
The City of Tshwane has contracted Project Isizwe to provide free Wi-Fi services at governmental landmark the Union Buildings in the South Africa's executive capital Pretoria. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Yahoo! reveals employees mostly white males
Internet firm Yahoo! has released its diversity statistics, revealing the company employs mostly white males. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Bidorbuy launches Windows Phone app
E-commerce platform Bidorbuy has launched its Windows Phone application, giving South African and Kenyan users full shopping functionality on a Windows device. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
SMW Johannesburg accepting submissions
Social Media Week (SMW) Johannesburg has begun accepting submissions from parties interested in becoming event partners. → Read more
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