Articles by Gabriella Mulligan
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Wed, August 27th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Project Isizwe free Wi-Fi now live in Robertson, Atlantis
Non-profit Project Isizwe has launched its public free Wi-Fi service in the Robertson and Atlantis areas of South Africa’s Western Cape province, as part of the ZAR1.3 billion (US$122 million) plan to connect all the province’s residents to free internet. → Read more
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Tue, August 26th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
E-tolls review process begins tomorrow
South Africa’s Gauteng Provincial Government will tomorrow (Wednesday, August 27) kick off its month-long consultation process on the impact of e-tolls in the province. → Read more
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Tue, August 26th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA not acting transparently – Shinn
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is acting is a non transparent manner by failing to communicate its council decisions on its website as required by law, according to Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow minister of telecommunications and postal services Marian Shinn. → Read more
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Tue, August 26th, 11:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Solidarity claims MTN retrenchments planned
South African trade union Solidarity claims the country’s second operator MTN is to cut 847 staff members from management positions; with MTN saying it is to begin a period of consultations over organisational restructuring. → Read more
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Mon, August 25th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Mobile Web Africa set for Johannesburg
The Mobile Web Africa (MWA) conference is to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 10 and 11, celebrating the fifth anniversary of the event’s launch. → Read more
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Mon, August 25th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
PayPal SA accounts hit 1m
The number of PayPal accounts opened in South Africa has topped one million, the payments gateway announced today. → Read more
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Mon, August 25th, 11:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Shuttleworth in court over $23.4m tax bill
South African businessman Mark Shuttleworth is in court this week in a bid to have the Reserve Bank repay more than ZAR250 million (US$23.4 million) in taxes he was forced to pay when moving some of his assets to the Isle of Man. → Read more
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Thu, August 21st, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
iWay Africa launches managed service solution in Uganda
African internet service provider (ISP) iWay Africa has launched a managed infrastructure and services solution for the small and medium enterprise (SME) market in Uganda. → Read more
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Thu, August 21st, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Madonsela, Muthambi to cooperate on Motsoeneng appointment controversy
South Africa’s public protector Thuli Madonsela and minister of communications Faith Muthambi have agreed to work “in a spirit of cooperative governance” with regard to forging an outcome to the controversy surrounding the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Thu, August 21st, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Airtel partners VeriFone to offer merchant apps in Africa
Bharti Airtel has partnered VeriFone Mobile Money to offer Tap n Pay, VeriFone Mobile Money’s merchant enablement mobile apps, across the 17 countries in which Airtel operates in Africa. → Read more
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Thu, August 21st, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA’s Takealot acquires Superbalist.com
South African e-commerce platform Takealot has announced the 100 per cent acquisition of online design retailer Superbalist.com. → Read more
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Wed, August 20th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom announces US$93m Gauteng network upgrade
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom is to invest ZAR1 billion (US$93.5 million) in upgrading its network in Gauteng province, expanding its 3G coverage as well as adding new LTE sites. → Read more
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Wed, August 20th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kirusa acquires Ghanaian IM firm Saya
Voice messaging company Kirusa has acquired Ghana-based instant messaging (IM) app provider Saya Mobile, which provides services specifically for African consumers. → Read more
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Wed, August 20th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ApexPeak gives Umati Capital $10 million finance line
ApexPeak has handed Kenyan financial tech startup Umati Capital a finance line which will commence at US$300,000 per month, an amount expected to grow to US$5 million to US$7 million per month before the end of the year. → Read more
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Tue, August 19th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SAP to invest $500m in Africa
SAP has announced a seven-year plan to up-skill local African talent and drive innovation and growth on the continent Africa, which will see the company invest up to US$500 million through 2020. → Read more
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Tue, August 19th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
DA court application opposing Motsoeneng appointment heard
The legal application by South Africa’s opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to have the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng to the position of chief operating officer (COO) at state owned broadcaster the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is to be heard today. → Read more
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Tue, August 19th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom to implement fair usage for internet users
South Africa’s part state owned operator Telkom has announced its internet service provider (ISP) branch is to begin enforcing a fair usage policy aimed at improving the quality of its broadband network. → Read more
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Tue, August 19th, 11:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Jovago, Navigidi partner for Nigeria hotel bookings
Online hotel booking platform Jovago has partnered Lagos-based journey planning site Navigidi to facilitate hotel bookings across Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, August 18th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zoom Wireless launches high-speed internet access in Uganda
Ugandan startup internet service provider (ISP) Zoom Wireless has launched high-speed services in northern Uganda after partnering with Volo to use its software integration and expert network design to deliver affordable high-speed services to business and residences. → Read more
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Fri, August 15th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cabinet row slows SA digital migration process – report
Tensions between South African minister of telecommunications and postal services Siyabonga Cwele and minister of communications Faith Muthambi are slowing the country’s digital migration process, according to a report. → Read more
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