Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 26
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Wed, November 27th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
SACCI clarifies position on e-tolling
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has said it remains opposed to e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways after the South African National Roads Limited (SANRAL) suggested the organisation supported the controversial project. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
FFP application against e-tolling will be heard December 2
The Freedom Front Plus’ (FFP) application in court for an interdict against the launch of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways will be heard on December 2, the day before the controversial system goes live. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
DA welcomes Carrim SABC stance, urges qualified appointments
Marian Shinn, shadow communications minister for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), has welcomes the progress of South Africa’s communications minister Yunus Carrim in resolving the long-running legal issue over the appointment of a permanent chief operating officer (COO) at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 05:00 · Tom Jackson
Intel wants $500m for pay-TV service – report
Intel wants around about $500 million for its online pay-TV service OnCue, which the company is seeking to sell before year-end as it look to scale back on its ambitions, according to a report by Bloomberg. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
Project Isizwe rolls out free Wi-Fi in Tshwane
South African non-profit Project Isizwe has announced it has rolled out phase one if its free Wi-Fi programme in the City of Tshwane, looking to harness the power of the internet for educational and economic purposes. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
Vodacom to acquire additional share in Tanzanian operations
Vodacom has signed an agreement with private investment firm Cavalry Holdings to acquire an additional indirect 17.2 per cent stake in Vodacom Tanzania for ZAR2.5 billion (US$247 million), taking its total share in the company to 82.2 per cent. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Free e-tolling defence offer borders incitement – report
The offer by South African legal firm Findlay & Niemeyer Inc to offer a free defence to the first e-tolling non-payer borders on incitement, according to a report by Sake24. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 15:30 · Tom Jackson
Carrim has seen public protector’s SABC report
South African communications minister Yunus Carrim has seen the public protector's provisional report into alleged maladministration at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), but says he will not comment as yet and that the final recommendations will be for the the public broadcaster to act upon. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Free legal defence offered to first e-toll non-payer
South African legal firm Findlay & Niemeyer Inc has offered a free defence to the first non-compliant e-toll road user, after the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) warned motorists non-payers would be handed over to debt collectors. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
BlackBerry announces boardroom shake-up
Canadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry has announced a further boardroom shake-up following the departure of chief executive officer (CEO) Thorsten Heins earlier this month. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 10:30 · Tom Jackson
SA broadband policy set for Cabinet discussion – Carrim
South African communications minister Yunus Carrim said the new Department of Communications (DoC) broadband strategy plan is expected to go before Cabinet next Wednesday, as the government seeks to ensure every South African has internet access by 2020. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 05:00 · Tom Jackson
Censorship to end within 10 years – Schmidt
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has predicted censorship could end within a decade, with better use of encryption to help people overcome government surveillance. → Read more
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Sat, November 23rd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Elon Musk Fortune’s businessperson of the year
South African Elon Musk, chief executive officer (CEO) of SpaceX and Tesla has been named Fortune Magazine’s businessperson of the year, beating a host of other tech figures to the top spot. → Read more
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Sat, November 23rd, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Spotify raises $250m in funding – report
Online music-streaming service Spotify has raised US$250 million in a new funding round, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
Microsoft launches Nigerian mentorship programme
Microsoft has partnered with The Future Project to launch an online mentorship programme in Nigeria to provide web-based training to boost employability. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 15:30 · Tom Jackson
Twitter rolls out media site explaining best use
Twitter has launched a media website dedicate to best practices on the social networking site, seeking to allow government, news websites and non-profits among others how to increase their impact through Twitter. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
MTN Rwanda mobile money upgrade hits businesses
MTN Rwanda’s upgrading of its mobile money platform has caused difficulties for its agents and clients, with several businesses unable to deposit, send or receive money for the last three days. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
DA e-tolling billboards destructive – ANC
The unveiling of billboards condemning e-tolling in Gauteng by the Democratic Alliance (DA) was a destructive campaign, according to the ruling African National Congress (ANC). → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 20:00 · Tom Jackson
Nigerian education stakeholders urged to adopt PPPs for ICT deployment
Nigerian education stakeholders in the country to form public-private partnerships (PPPs) to increase funding for ICT in education. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Neotel launches usage-based WAN in SA
Converged communications network operator Neotel has announced the launch of the first enterprise usage-based wide area network (WAN) services in South Africa, allowing businesses flexibility with bandwidth usage and the ability to manage costs. → Read more
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