Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 12
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Fri, February 28th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
GoMetro partners MellowCabs for smarter South African travel
South African startups GoMetro and MellowCabs have partnered to make Smart Cities a reality in South Africa, promising to work together to improve transport systems in the country. → Read more
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Fri, February 28th, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Internet Solutions joins A4AI
South Africa’s Internet Solutions (IS) has joined the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), saying it aims to facilitate the achievement targets for cheaper entry-level broadband services. → Read more
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Fri, February 28th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Cell C offers unlimited calls to any network
South Africa’s third mobile operator Cell C has announced new prepaid and contract packages allowing subscribers to make unlimited calls to any network. → Read more
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Fri, February 28th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Smartphone shipment growth to slow – IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3 per cent annual growth in 2017 and 6.2 per cent in 2018, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, down from 39.2 per cent growth last year, when smartphone volume surpassed one billion units for the first time. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
DoC to hold consultations on ICT policy
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) is to hold a national consultative conference on the legislation governing the country’s ICT sector next week, followed by countrywide consultations on policy changes. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Google ordered to remove anti-Islamic film from YouTube
A United States (US) court has ordered Google to remove the “Innocence of Muslims” film from YouTube after it sparked protests for being anti-Islamic. → Read more
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Thu, February 27th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Suspend e-tolls now – OUTA
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has released a 15,000-word research report into e-tolling, calling for the controversial policy to be suspended immediately. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 20:00 · Tom Jackson
Larson-Green makes room for Elop at Microsoft
Microsoft has revamped its Devices and Studios Group, with former top executive Julie Larson-Green moving to a new role in the Applications and Services Group. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
New tech incubator launches in Cape Town
A new technology incubator- Springlab - has launched in Cape Town, looking to take advantage of market opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 18:20 · Tom Jackson
Pistorius trial channel to feature OJ Simpson attorney
MultiChoice has released details of its channel dedicated to the murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius, with former OJ Simpson defence attorney Robert Shapiro, American forensic experts and police consultants to hit television shows set to feature. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 17:40 · Tom Jackson
Naspers confirms e-commerce restructuring
MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA), a subsidiary of Naspers, has confirmed it is restructuring its operations to focus on its e-tail businesses such as Kalahari, which means e-commerce sites SACamera, 5rooms, Kinderelo, Style 36 and 5Ounces will close. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
Nomanini secures series B funding from Rockbridge Investment
South African electronic prepaid service distribution platform Nomanini has secured series B funding from Seychelles-based investment company Rockbridge Investments, with the funding set to enable the company to expand its prepaid platform across Africa and other developing countries. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 14:40 · Tom Jackson
88mph, L5Lab partner to form 440 Nigerian investment fund
African seed investment companies 88mph and L5Lab have partnered to create 440, which will invest in mobile and internet startups in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
EFF manifesto promises connectivity, computer labs to SA schools
South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, has unveiled its manifesto ahead of the May 7 election, promising better broadband in educational institutions and the provision of computer labs in schools. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
Mdundo launches Android app, reaches 100k user milestone
Kenyan music streaming service Mdundo has launched an Android app for its increasing number of smartphone users, while also celebrating reaching 100,000 users on the platform. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia unveils Android-powered phones
Nokia has unveiled two Android-powered smartphone models just days before its mobile section’s acquisition by Microsoft is completed. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
DA manifesto promises new regulatory framework for ICT
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has released its 2014 election manifesto, promising a new regulatory framework for ICT, the breakup of state-owned monopolies and support for startups and entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Unveil Africa startup demo day programme to launch in Lagos
Startup demo day programme Unveil Africa will hold its first event in Lagos, Nigeria, in May, allowing up to 48 startups to pitch to investors, with the most promising audience-rated company to be awarded US$10,000 in cash. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Naspers closing MIH SA e-commerce sites
Naspers has confirmed its investment arm MIH is shutting down a number of its South African e-commerce sites. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan online procurement system to tackle tender corruption
The Kenyan government developing an online procurement system, according to a National Treasury official, as the country seeks to crack down on corruption in tendering processes. → Read more
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