Articles by Nanine Steenkamp

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Fri, March 22nd, 13:07 · Nanine Steenkamp

Reuters social media editor denies hack charges

Matthew Keys, former deputy social media editor at world-renowned news agency Reuters, has denied charges of hacking to deface an online article of the Los Angeles Times for which he was suspended. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 12:37 · Nanine Steenkamp

Python issue resolved

The trademark of Python will remain free after a copyright issue was resolved due to a withdrawn request by hosting solution company Veber. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 10:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

Infrared activated for mamba search

Infrared cameras were installed at the Pretoria Zoo, in Gauteng, South Africa, yesterday (Thursday) to track down a black mamba snake which escaped last week. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 09:01 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA’s Bottomline developing prototypes for world-first display

South African digital design and development studio Bottomline Interactive is in the process of developing Truto One, its global groundbreaking transparent display, in three prototypes for local and international release after the successful demonstration at the CeBIT conference earlier this month. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 14:32 · Nanine Steenkamp

Skin deep mobile device simplifies blood testing

A small, skin-entering blood testing device which sends results instantly to users’ mobile phones is undergoing testing, offering a solution to patients whose conditions require frequent monitoring. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 14:21 · Nanine Steenkamp

Vodacom goes lights out for Earth Hour

South African network operator Vodacom will turn off all non-urgent electrical appliances in support of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 12:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA cable theft hits Gautrain, causes delays

Cable theft from the high speed railway service Gautrain in the South African province of Gauteng caused long delays this morning, as the recurring problem causes of millions of rand in damage. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 10:35 · Nanine Steenkamp

Gauteng Online gets second chance to overcome offline label

The failed internet installation at South African schools project Gauteng Online will be given a second chance for completion after the five year tender expiry date occurred three months ago with some schools still waiting and others’ facilities inoperative. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 16:09 · Nanine Steenkamp

Heavy Chef digital marketing workshop opens to SA individuals

Digital marketing project The Heavy Chef is to present a new two day course on strategies, analysis and other related topics in Cape Town and Johannesburg within the next two months - a first time for individuals. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 15:59 · Nanine Steenkamp

Cyber war rulebook released

A manual laying down the regulations of military hacking has been published to update traditional battlefield rule sources. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 14:59 · Nanine Steenkamp

CBN considers partnerships to raise fraud awareness

Leading money deposit bank (MDB) Union Bank of Nigeria is in the process of establishing partnerships to drive the use of mobile money in an effort to combat fraud countrywide as part of an awareness campaign. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 13:28 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zimbabwe ministry site hacked

The Zimbabwean Ministry of Mines and Mining Development website was hacked yesterday, March 18, by Turkish hacker Musti Reis. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 11:27 · Nanine Steenkamp

ICASA approval of TopTV will be ‘unconstitutional’, says pastor

A pastor from Shofar Christian Church in Standerton has challenged the TopTV chief executive on his ‘legal’ arguments for the activation of the pornographic channels as the boycott threat intensifies. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 09:22 · Nanine Steenkamp

Rape survivor pleads for TopTV opposition

Hettie Britzz, wife of famous South African gospel singer Louis Britzz and a survivor of rape, has appealed to the public on Facebook to join the boycott against pornographic channel TopTV as the broadcast plans of three channels are contested. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 08:09 · Nanine Steenkamp

SABC replacements expected

The nine positions left empty at the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) since Jacob Zuma’s acceptances of the resignations will be filled, or not, according to a report awaited from Dina Pule, minister of communications today. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 15:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

Christian protest against porn continues with boycott

Christians and the Family Policy Institute (FPI) continue the objection against TopTV with an official boycott as the pornographic channel stands its ground. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 15:04 · Nanine Steenkamp

Decisions influenced highly by mobile search, survey reveals

A survey conducted by Google has revealed the key influence search results have in decision making, highlighting the significance of browser results for businesses. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 13:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Loeries digital categories open for entry

South African marketing and media awards The Loerie Awards opened a new digital category, available for entry from today, March 18. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 12:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Geek Girl community expands with students

More students will be at this month’s Geek Girl Dinner in Cape Town (GGDCPT), South Africa, promising a younger crowd of attendees next Tuesday, March 26. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 09:47 · Nanine Steenkamp

Majority of mail from Nigeria is spam

A study exposing the world’s most infamous net fraud spots revealed more than 62 per cent of Nigeria’s email is categorised as spam. → Read more