Articles by Gabriella Mulligan, Page 16
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Tue, March 4th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenya’s Momentum Core launches Tuktuk Mania game
Kenyan mobile game developing startup Momentum Core has launched its latest game, Tuktuk Mania, with players racing through the streets in the popular three-wheeled vehicle. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA government must ensure access to tech – Carrim
Government must keep its policies and legislation up to date and relevant to ensure the whole of society benefits equally from the progress brought about by technological advances, according to South Africa’s minister of communications Yunus Carrim. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 14:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
An open letter to Vodacom and MTN – Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko
As the dispute over the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA’s) new mobile termination rates (MTRs) continues and heads to court, the chief executive officer (CEO) of part state-owned operator Telkom, Sipho Maseko, joins the fray with an open letter to the CEOs of the two largest operators in the country, published in full below. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA’s Triggerfish launches Khumba game
South African animation film company Triggerfish Animation Studios has released a mobile game modelled on its successful film Khumba, in partnership with local game developers Sijo Studios. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 11:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom has subsidised Vodacom, MTN for 2 decades – CEO
South Africa’s part state-owned operator Telkom has subsidised bigger rivals Vodacom and MTN for over two decades, chief executive officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko said in an open letter to the operators urging them to stop opposing the lowering of mobile termination rates (MTRs). → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Egyptian film nominated for Oscar, unavailable in Egypt
Egyptian film “The Square”, named after the infamous Tahrir Square which has been the centrepoint of anti-government protests over recent years, has been nominated for an Oscar, although the film is not available to watch in Egypt. → Read more
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Fri, February 28th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom supports lowering of MTRs – CEO
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom supports the lowering of mobile termination rates (MTRs), but had to launch legal action against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) because the regulator did not follow legal procedures in deciding on new regulations, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Shameel Joosub. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Hackers threaten online attacks during Brazil World Cup
Hackers affiliated to the Anonymous group plan to launch online attacks during the football World Cup to be held in Brazil in June, threatening attacks against government, FIFA and sponsors’ sites in order to disrupt the games. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA police travel to Apple HQ over Pistorius iPhone password
The South African police’s leading investigator on the Oscar Pistorius murder case has travelled to the Apple headquarters in the United States (US) to seek help in bypassing the passcode on Pistorius’ iPhone, which the paralympian says he has forgotten. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cell C “disappointed” with Vodacom “legal tactic”
South Africa’s third operator Cell C is “disappointed” by rival Vodacom’s decision to launch legal action against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) over the newly announced mobile termination rates (MTRs), calling the move a “legal tactic”. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA budget focused on development
The South African government’s budget for 2014 will focus on accelerating implementation of the provisions of the National Development Plan (NDP), including pushing forward with digital migration and broadband access. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
CWU calls for SA public protector to resign over SABC report
Members of the South African Communications Workers Union (CWU) have called for the resignation of public protector Thuli Madonsela following the publication of her report finding extensive irregular conduct by the acting chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Hlaudi Motsoeneng. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zuma authorises SIU to investigate DoC tender
South African president Jacob Zuma has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate the award of a digital migration public awareness tender by the Department of Communications (DoC) to Media Corner. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 12:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom follows MTN in legal case against ICASA
South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom has followed rival MTN in launching legal proceedings against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) over the recently published mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations, saying ICASA did not follow legislated processes in deciding on the new rates. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom CFO loan unlawful – CIPC
South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) has told part state-owned Telkom the loan granted to the company’s suspended chief financial officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehutte was unlawful, requiring reparative action from the company and chief executive officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
E-tolling hitting SA food prices – DA
E-tolling has led to higher food prices for customers in the Gauteng province, regardless of whether they use toll roads or not, opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA disrespecting SA legal processes – SANRAL
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) is showing disrespect for legal judgment and questioning the capability of the auditor general by calling into question the veracity of official e-tolling figures, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches low-cost bundle offering
South African mobile operator MTN has launched a new low-cost offering for prepaid customers, with discounted voice tariffs on purchasing a ZAR30 (US$2.76) credit bundle. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Samsung unveils Galaxy S5
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S5 handset, saying the device is designed based on “what matters most” to consumers. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom Twitter account suffers bot attack
South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom has confirmed its Twitter account was hacked last night, attributing the disturbance to a bot attack. → Read more
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