Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 32
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Tue, September 17th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Tourism Radio developing for Google Glass
Tourism Radio is in the process of developing for Google Glass, despite missing its Kickstarter fundraising target. → Read more
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Tue, September 17th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Safaricom and Kenyan government must meet in the middle
The growing standoff between Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest mobile operator, and the country’s Ministry of ICT, led by minister Fred Matiangi, threatens to harm consumers and damage Kenya’s economy unless it is solved in an amicable manner. → Read more
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Sat, September 14th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling to raise funds for social welfare – SANRAL
E-tolling will be selectively used across South Africa in order to allow the government to free up more money for social welfare, according to Vusi Mona, spokesperson for the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
AG warns SANRAL over financial statements
The auditor-general (AG) has declared the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) fairly presented its financial statements for the year that ended in March, but highlighted certain non-compliance issues. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 13:20 · Tom Jackson
Fibre to home creates new revenue opportunities for ISPs – SEACOM
The growth of fibre to the home and office in South Africa is likely to provide internet service providers (ISPs) new revenue opportunities, according to Mark Tinka, head of engineering at SEACOM. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling is government policy and will be implemented – SANRAL
E-tolling is an established part of the African National Congress’ (ANC) policy for South Africa and will be implemented, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
We will survive Moody’s downgrade – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) retains the support of the government in spite of credit ratings agency Moody’s downgrading it in the wake of delays in implementing e-tolling. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Cell C ordered to withdraw “misleading” advert
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Cell C withdraw an advertisement, ruling in favour of a customer complaint that it was “misleading”. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
MTN introduces lowest international call rates in SA
MTN has introduced South Africa’s lowest international call rates as Africa’s biggest telecom looks to combat falling subscriber numbers in the country. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
ANN7 to remove “offensive” billboard
New South African television channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) will remove a giant billboard that had prompted complaints from an elderly rights group. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Libya to offer third mobile licence – report
Libya’s communications and information technology minister has said the country will offer a third mobile phone licence as it seeks to add competition to an industry damaged by the 2011 civil war, according to a report by Bloomberg. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Partnerships crucial to Bandwidth Barn export – Winde
Partnerships with incubators and accelerators already in existence across Africa will be crucial to the continental rollout of Cape Town’s Bandwidth Barn concept, says Western Cape minister of finance, economic development and tourism Alan Winde. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Sawiris still targeting Telecom Italia – report
Egyptian telecoms tycoon Naguib Sawiris retains an interest in Telecom Italia, though opposition from the Italian government could scupper any deal. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Moody’s downgrades SANRAL over e-tolling
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) long-term issuer ratings over a fall in cash flow related to the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Two arrested over Madzonga extortion attempt – reports
Two men have been arrested over attempts to extort ZAR300,000 (US$30,000) from MTN’s suspended chief corporate services officer Robert Madzonga. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson
SA startup launches CMS for creative industry
Cape Town-based startup VIGO has launched myViGO, a simpler CMS platform aimed increasing the margins of those working in the creative industry. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
FFP declares e-tolling victory, DA seeks clarification from Zuma
South Africa’s Freedom Front Plus (FFP) has claimed a “huge victory” for road users in Gauteng as President Jacob Zuma is yet to sign the controversial e-toll bill, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) is seeking clarification from Zuma on the status of the bill. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:20 · Tom Jackson
Free State website investigation at advanced stage
South Africa’s public protector Thuli Madonsela has said the investigation into the controversial Free State government website, which allegedly cost ZAR140 million (US$15.4 million) to build, is at an advanced stage. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Spotify looking to raise further capital – report
Music streaming service Spotify is seeking alternative capital sources in order to continue growing, according to reports in Sweden. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 10:00 · Tom Jackson
Alcatel-Lucent targets more partnerships across Africa
Alcatel-Lucent will be partnering with more African firms as it looks to increase its footprint on the continent and roll out 4G services to more areas. → Read more
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