Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 27
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Thu, November 21st, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
DA launches new billboards condemning e-tolling
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng Mmusi Maimane has launched new billboards in Gauteng, with the message: “A vote for the DA is a vote against e-tolls”. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
Potential for improved teaching and learning through ICT – report
East African teachers and learners can benefit from the adoption of ICT tools, a report says, though the tools must be appropriately designed and properly supported with infrastructure and ongoing professional development for teachers. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Campaigners against e-tolling vow to continue fight
The Freedom Front Plus (FFP), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance and the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) have all promised to continue the fight against e-tolling in Gauteng, which is set to begin on December 3. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 10:30 · Tom Jackson
Facebook uses big data to make mobile advertising profits
Facebook has increased its profits and begun making money from mobile advertising due to its utilisation of big data, according to Johann Evans, chief financial officer of unified data management specialist Cherry Olive. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 08:30 · Tom Jackson
AfriForum will not register company vehicles for e-tolls
South African civil rights organisation AfriForum has said it will not be registering its company vehicles for e-tolls, as it looks to encourage motorists to avoid registering and make the system impractical. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Ster-Kinekor completes cinema digitalisation
Ster-Kinekor Theatres has completed the digital conversion of all its 438 cinemas around South Africa as it seeks to provide audiences with the best possible movie viewing experience. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Contact centres supported by outdated tech
South African contact centres are resting on technology nearly a decade old and need to embrace innovation to prevent being left behind, according to Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at ICT solutions firm Elingo. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
DoC seeks legal advice on USAASA probe findings
Communications minister Yunus Carrim has said the findings of an investigation into Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) chief executive officer (CEO) Zam Nkosi will not be made public until after his department has conferred with the Chief State Lawyer’s Office. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
No special e-toll courts – SA justice minister
South African justice minister Jeff Radebe has confirmed there will be no special courts established for non-payers of e-tolls on Gauteng’s freeways, with prosecutions to take place in normal district courts. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
E-tolls to go live on December 3
E-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways will go live on December 3, South Africa’s transport minister Dipuo Peters has announced. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia shareholders approve sale of mobile business to Microsoft
Nokia shareholders at the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) have approved the sale of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft for US$7.36 billion, with more than 99 per cent of votes cast in favour of the deal. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
Senegal’s location and infrastructure an opportunity for startups – CTIC
Senegal’s position as an entry into Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa as well as the level of technological development mean the country’s startups have great potential, according to accelerator programme CTIC Dakar. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL set for e-tolling phase 2, DA vows to fight on
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will extend e-tolling even further in its second phase, according to Mmusi Maimane, Democratic Alliance (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng, who has again vowed to continue the fight against the controversial policy if he is elected in the province. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Dropbox values itself at $8bn – report
File-sharing and storage company Dropbox is seeking additional funding of US$250 million, valuing the company at over US$8 billion, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 19:30 · Tom Jackson
Dimension Data chairman on international internet governance panel
Andile Ngcaba, chairman of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa, will be the only African representative on an international panel on the future of internet governance. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
Senegalese accelerator secures $150k for startups this year
CTIC Dakar, a Senegalese incubator and accelerator, has secured US$150,000 in investments for its startups so far this year, while one of its incubatees has received Series A funding round from an international venture capital firm. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
Business Connexion reports 17.3% profit rise
South African technology firm Business Connexion has reported a 17.3 per cent rise in operating profit to ZAR322.6 million (US32 million), with the company highlighting an improved footprint in the African market. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia shareholders to approve Microsoft deal
Nokia shareholders are today expected to approve the sale of its mobile division to Microsoft for US$7.36 billion, with the deal likely to close in the first quarter of next year. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
Alcatel-Lucent focusing on LTE, divesting in 2G and 3G
Alcatel-Lucent is focusing its investment on LTE and cutting the money it puts into 2G and 3G, as it looks to be first to market to gain a larger market share. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
App allows children to save via mobile
South African company Soulstice has developed a mobile application which allows parents to deposit their child’s allowance into a ‘Fliptin’ account, allowing children to transact, save and learn through their mobiles. → Read more
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