Articles by Richard Cutcher, Page 28
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Mon, June 24th, 19:53 · Richard Cutcher
DoC to appeal Press Ombudsman decision
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has slammed the Press Ombudsman for throwing out its three complaints against the Sunday Times, saying it will appeal the decision. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Pills containing tiny computers to monitor health
Family doctors could start prescribing pills that include a tiny computer, which can monitor a person’s health and send the data in an email. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 13:39 · Richard Cutcher
Startups asked to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
Tech startups in the Western Cape are being encouraged to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 (WDCCT), although they are unlikely to see any of the ZAR60 million (US$5.9 million) invested in the initiative. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 12:42 · Richard Cutcher
Nilesat 201 to add to broadband and broadcasting capacity in North Africa
Egypt’s Nilesat 201 satellite was successfully launched last week, boosting broadband services in North Africa and the Middle East. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 10:36 · Richard Cutcher
EIT seeking Tunisian exit
Dubai Holdings’ Emirates International Telecommunications (EIT) is looking to sell off stakes in two mobile businesses, including its 35 per cent holding in Tunisie Telecom. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:20 · Richard Cutcher
Press Ombudsman throws out Pule’s complaints
South Africa’s Press Ombudsman has thrown out communications minister Dina Pule’s complaints against the Sunday Times newspaper, saying there was “no trace of evidence” the paper was colluding with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 15:19 · Richard Cutcher
Silvertree Capital seeks innovative approach to African tech business
Silvertree Capital, one of Africa’s latest venture capital companies, has told HumanIPO they are hoping to bring a new, flexible approach to supporting startups and e-commerce business on the continent. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:17 · Richard Cutcher
MultiChoice launches sixth bouquet
MultiChoice has soft launched its sixth bouquet of channels, DStv Extra, but no external advertising has yet begun. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:58 · Richard Cutcher
Germany supports Ghana’s e-zwich
The German government is providing EUR8 million (US$10.6 million) to boost Ghana’s ambitious e-zwich programme, which creates a common platform for all banking and financial institutions. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 10:38 · Richard Cutcher
Egypt price comparison site receives investment
Egypt’s first price comparison site, BKAM.com, has received investment from United Arab Emirates-based Jabbar Internet Group, and is planning further expansion in the Middle East. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 09:21 · Richard Cutcher
Instagram adds video sharing
Facebook’s picture sharing service Instagram has entered the micro-video sharing space, putting it in direct competition with Twitter’s Vine app. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 08:50 · Richard Cutcher
Australians invest in One Africa Media
Australia’s online employment services company SEEK has taken an 25 per cent stake in One Africa Media (OAM) for US$20 million, increasing its global footprint. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 15:23 · Richard Cutcher
Twitter map highlights global device use, BB dominant in Africa
iPhones are the preserve of the rich and Android the poor, according to an interactive Twitter map, which also highlights the continued popularity of BlackBerry in Africa. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 13:25 · Richard Cutcher
Latest cable theft brings down some Telkom services
Telkom services in an area of Johannesburg have been disrupted after the theft of several main cables. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 13:12 · Richard Cutcher
Microsoft u-turn on Xbox One game swapping
Microsoft has performed a U-turn on its much maligned plans to ban the sharing of games for its next flagship console, the Xbox One. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 09:17 · Richard Cutcher
New crowdfunding site launched in SA
A new crowdfunding website, Thundafund, has been launched in South Africa, specifically targeting innovators and creatives looking for capital. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 08:06 · Richard Cutcher
MTN and Etisalat halve BIS cost in Nigeria
Data prices on two of Nigeria’s biggest networks have been slashed as the mobile operators continue to battle for new subscribers in the advent of mobile number portability. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 07:40 · Richard Cutcher
Google calls for private data consistency
Google has called on governments around the world to “get together” and give close scrutiny to the process of data collection. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 14:15 · Richard Cutcher
Canonical’s CAG contains no African presence
South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth’s Isle of Man-based Canonical has set up a Carrier Advisory Group (CAG) to influence the development of its smartphone operating system Ubuntu. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 10:29 · Richard Cutcher
Huawei not planning Nokia takeover
Chinese mobile manufacturer Huawei has dismissed reports they are planning a bid for struggling Nokia. → Read more
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