Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 22
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Wed, December 18th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Motorists may get e-toll refunds – JPSA
Motorists in Gauteng may be able to claim e-toll refunds due to a Government Gazette notice on charges containing conflicting amounts, according to the Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Seed Engine opens applications for 3rd programme
Johannesburg-based startup accelerator Seed Engine has opened applications for its third programme, which will begin in July, following startups from the second cohort pitching at Demo Day. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 05:00 · Tom Jackson
NASDAQ must face lawsuits over Facebook IPO
A US court has ruled NASDAQ must face claims of negligence by investors in Facebook initial public offering (IPO) of May 2012, rejecting NASDAQ’s plea to have them dismissed. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Facebook to begin selling video ads
Facebook is to begin selling video advertisements this week, as it looks to further increase its revenues. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 15:20 · Tom Jackson
E-tag uptake lower than ever expected – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the uptake of the e-tags necessary for e-tolling on Gauteng highways has been lower than it expected. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 12:40 · Tom Jackson
Google removes Android privacy feature
Google has a privacy feature from its Android mobile software which allowed users to block apps from collecting personal information, saying the feature had been included by accident. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
Sports prediction game Puntr seeks post-accelerator funding
South African startup Puntr is seeking further funding for its real-time sports prediction game after completing the Seed Engine accelerator programme in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Google acquires leading robotics company
Google has confirmed that it has acquired advanced robotics firm Boston Dynamics, the eighth such company bought by the tech giant in six months. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
MTN partners Rocket, Millicom to boost African e-commerce
South Africa-based operator MTN Group has partnered with online incubator Rocket Internet and Millicom International Cellular to take equal stakes in Africa Internet Holding (AIH), seeking to promote African e-commerce and digital services. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
PS4 sells out in SA
Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) sold out across South Africa on the day of its launch on Friday, with distributor Ster Kinekor Entertainment (SKE) saying it was the fastest-selling Sony product in its history. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 11:20 · Tom Jackson
BlackBerry extends deadline for investors
BlackBerry has announced the extension of the deadline for investors to purchase up to an additional US$250 million of convertible debentures in the Canadian mobile manufacturer until January 13. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Court challenge to StarSat porn channels launched
A non-profit organisation is preparing another legal challenge to the launch of porn channels on South African pay-TV service StarSat, the rebranded TopTV. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Axxess reduces ADSL bundle prices
South African internet service provider (ISP) Axxess has reduced the cost of its ADSL bundles to boost competition with part state-owned Telkom. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Qualcomm appoints Microsoft target Mollenkopf CEO
Chipmaker Qualcomm has appointed chief operating officer (COO) Steve Mollenkopf as its new chief executive officer (CEO), ending speculation he was set to take over at the head of Microsoft. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 16:20 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL removes online e-toll bill checking feature
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has removed a feature on its website that allowed anyone to check the outstanding e-toll fees of any vehicle. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
Microsoft considers Qualcomm executive for CEO
Microsoft is considering Qualcomm chief operating officer (COO) Steve Mollenkopf as replacement for outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) Steve Ballmer, according to Bloomberg. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Instagram launches private photo-sharing feature
Facebook-owned photo-sharing service Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to send images and messages privately as it looks to compete with popular mobile messaging services such as WhatsApp and Snapchat. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Snapchat secures $50m funding – reports
Photo messaging service Snapchat has raised US$50 million in Series C funding from private equity firm Coatue Management, according to reports. → Read more
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Thu, December 12th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Glo enters anti-SIM Box fraud partnership
Glo Mobile Ghana has selected mobile anti-fraud specialist Revector to tackle SIM box fraud on its network, having previously been criticised by the National Communications Agency (NCA) for the high proportion of the scams on its network. → Read more
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Thu, December 12th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
CCK toughens SIM registration regulations
The Communications Commission of Kenya is replacing its SIM card registration regulations, increasing the cost of registering cards. → Read more
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