Articles by Jack Barton, Page 3
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Wed, August 21st, 12:00 · Jack Barton
Johannesburg security breach leaves thousands of accounts vulnerable
South African citizens’ bank details have been open to public view due to a security flaw in the online bill payments system of the Johannesburg municipal government. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 14:40 · Jack Barton
Telecel sponsors illumination of Victoria Falls Bridge
Zimbabwean mobile network operator Telecel will pay US$100,000 for the Victoria Falls Bridge to be lit up for the next fifteen years. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 13:40 · Jack Barton
Adapt IT looking at tech acquisitions for African expansion
IT services and production company Adapt IT will look to reinvest its increased revenue to expand its presence outside of its base in South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 12:40 · Jack Barton
Mandela social media site made public
The Mandela.is social media site, which has been in beta phase since March, has gone public, intended as a space for users to share inspirational thoughts and articles. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 09:30 · Jack Barton
Mobile TV launched in Uganda
MultiChoice Uganda has launched the country’s first mobile television services in Kampala, allowing subscribers to access local as well as DStv and GOtv channels on internet-connected devices. → Read more
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Mon, August 19th, 16:30 · Jack Barton
Facebook to test PayPal competitor – report
Facebook is to test a smartphone payments system, putting it in competition with eBay’s PayPal and alternative programmes run by Amazon and Google. → Read more
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Mon, August 19th, 13:30 · Jack Barton
ZTE completes Ethiopian government’s $1.5 billion broadband deal
Chinese telecommunications company ZTE has completed the second half of a US$1.5 billion deal with the Ethiopian government to expand mobile internet infrastructure. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 17:30 · Jack Barton
Guateng government pilots social media programme
A pilot programme has been launched at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital to enable the reporting of service delivery problems using Facebook and Twitter. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 15:00 · Jack Barton
Syrian Electronic Army hacks CNN, Time and Washington Post websites
Three United States-based news outlets had their links altered to take visitors to a Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) page yesterday (Thursday). → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 14:30 · Jack Barton
Entrepreneurs have to live “at the forefront of incompetence”
Aspiring entrepreneurs must learn quickly and also be prepared to fail, according to former Motribe chief executive officer (CEO) Nic Haralambous. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 08:00 · Jack Barton
Facebook causes decline in wellbeing – survey
Regularly checking Facebook can reduce life satisfaction among young adults, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. → Read more
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Fri, August 16th, 07:00 · Jack Barton
TEDx Pretoria summit details announced
TEDx, the business and policy event organiser, has announced its Pretoria summit, held in partnership with the Southern African Innovation Network (SAINe), will focus on the power of innovation and collaboration. → Read more
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Thu, August 15th, 19:30 · Jack Barton
Mobile money failing to catch on in Nigeria – survey
A survey by NOI Polls in Nigeria has shown only 5 per cent of the population use mobile money, with 59 per cent unaware of its existence. → Read more
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Thu, August 15th, 16:30 · Jack Barton
Gauteng province invests $40 million in tablet learning
The provisional government of Gauteng is set to spend ZAR396 million (US$40 million) on a tablet-based e-learning project across 2,200 public schools in the province. → Read more
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Thu, August 15th, 14:00 · Jack Barton
Tech startups alone among young companies for strong job growth
A study has found that startups have a negative impact on job growth due to high failure rates, with only tech-based companies bucking this trend. → Read more
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Thu, August 15th, 05:00 · Jack Barton
Hackers access smartphones via legitimate apps
Hackers have developed new malware to access smartphones via advertising networks, according to online security company Palo Alto Networks. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 19:00 · Jack Barton
iROKOtv launches Amazon store
iROKOtv, the largest online distributor of Nigerian cinema, has launched an Amazon store for the sale of DVDs. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 14:40 · Jack Barton
Sheryl Sandberg sells $91 million of Facebook shares
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has sold US$91 million worth of her shares in the social media website. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 13:00 · Jack Barton
Yahsat pen deals to increase broadband access in South Sudan and Angola
Abu Dhabi-based internet provider Yahsat have agreed a partnership with the South Sudan Cooperative (SCOOP) to expand the reach of their broadband services across the country. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 11:30 · Jack Barton
Telkom to provide 5% increase in broadband capacity
South African fixed-line provider Telkom is providing an additional 5 per cent IP Connect capacity to all existing customers at no additional charge. → Read more
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