Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 8
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Mon, June 9th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
BCCSA rules against SABC, MultiChoice
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has ruled against the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and pay-TV provider MultiChoice in separate complaints, with the former being reprimanded and the latter receiving a fine. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Apple to impose VAT on SA App Store – report
Tech giant Apple has notified developers it will be imposing 14 per cent value added tax (VAT) on items in the South African App Store, in line with the country’s regulations, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 01/06/14 – 08/06/14
The rise of the smartphone has led to an app race around the world, with the past week in startups testament to this as a range of apps were launched focusing on everything from education to social taxi hailing. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Airtel signs virtual SIM agreement to boost mobile access
Mobile operator Airtel Africa has signed a group wide agreement with virtual SIM solutions firm Movirtu, providing individuals who cannot afford handsets with communications and banking capabilities. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Shinn to shadow Cwele
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced its new shadow cabinet, with Marian Shinn retaining her telecommunications post. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
SA telecoms driving demand for testing equipment
Broadening mobile coverage and the installation of 4G infrastructure in South Africa is driving the demand for electronic test equipment in the telecoms sector, according to business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Reset the Net launched for online privacy
Global internet advocates have launched the “Reset the Net” campaign in order to educate internet users on privacy protocols available to them, with Edward Snowden urging support for the initiative on the one year anniversary of the first National Security Agency (NSA) revelation. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
French Wi-Fi carrier enters SA market
French carrier grade Wi-Fi provider Nomospere has announced the opening of its first international subsidiary in South Africa in order to address the booming market in the country. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
ISPA chair appointed to National Broadband Advisory Council
Co-chairperson of South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) Graham Beneke has been appointed to the National Broadband Advisory Council, saying it is a good opportunity for the organisation to provide an industry perspective as the broadband policy is implemented. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town firm launches low power Android computer with solar capability
Cape Town-based computer hardware firm Capsule Technologies has launched a low power Android desktop computer, opening the door to Africans using solar power. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
GeoPoll launches first overnight TV ratings service in Africa
Global mobile survey platform GeoPoll has launched Africa’s first overnight television ratings service, offering data on the viewing habits of over 300 million people. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
African nations failing female entrepreneurs – study
African countries are not meeting the requirements for female entrepreneurs to prosper, according to a study, with all African countries surveyed scoring below 50 per cent. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan startup Sapama offers property listings
Kenyan startup Sapama is providing individuals and estate agents with a platform for listing properties for sale or rent, with agent property management services in the pipeline. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Get in the Ring startup event comes to SA
Silicon Cape and the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology at North-West University (NWU) are bringing the Get in the Ring (GITR) startup event to South Africa for the first time. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Investor confidence in SA grows – study
Investor confidence in South Africa has grown steadily in the past year, with foreign direct investment (FDI) increasing, according to a study. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan MPs question Safaricom’s surveillance contract
Kenyan members of parliament (MP) have questioned the tender process by which mobile operator Safaricom was awarded a project to build the country’s surveillance and communications system, saying they would block the request should it not be investigated. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Savannah Fund invests in SA startups
Seed capital firm Savannah Fund has completed its first investment in two South African startups from Cape Town, marking an outward expansion from East and Western Africa. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Africa on radar of global tech firms – Nel
The African continent is high on the radar of big international tech companies, according to newly appointed Gumtree South Africa manager Johan Nel. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Police checking Gauteng road users for e-tags – JPSA
Police officers at roadblocks set up by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety (GDCS) and using South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) trucks were pulling over road users today and questioning them about their e-tag registration, according to the Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Parkhurst residents choose Vumatel for FTTH project
The Parkhurst Residents and Business Owners Association (PRABOA) has announced the selection of Vumatel to provide fibre to the home (FTTH) capabilities to Parkhurst, Johannesburg. → Read more
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