Articles by Tom Jackson

Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 39

Wed, May 8th, 07:20 · Tom Jackson

Altech shares tumble

Altech shares fell almost 6 per cent in midday trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange yesterday, in spite of its chief executive officer (CEO) saying he would give up his bonus in the wake of poor financial results. → Read more
Wed, May 8th, 07:05 · Tom Jackson

Nokia CEO faces investor revolt

Nokia investors have told chief executive officer (CEO) Stephen Elop they are losing patience with his current tactics for challenging Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 10:30 · Tom Jackson

Ivory Coast telecoms risk losing licences

Telecommunications companies in Ivory Coast risk losing their licences due to poor service, while the government is also seeking to ensure part local ownership. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 10:50 · Tom Jackson

100% increase in app downloads – Microsoft

Microsoft has revealed an increase of 100 per cent in app downloads since the launch of the Windows Phone 8, with paid app revenue increasing by nearly 140 per cent. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 09:44 · Tom Jackson

Pule apologises to Sunday Times, paper alleges more lies

South African communications minister Dina Pule has sent a lawyer to apologise to The Sunday Times, according to the paper, which has also published what it claims is further evidence of the minister’s wrongdoing. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 15:16 · Tom Jackson

Reunert shares slump over low earnings expectations

Shares in South African electrical engineering and technology firm Reunert fell more than 3.5 per cent on Friday after the company admitted earnings were likely to be down by 16 per cent. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 14:09 · Tom Jackson

Twitter appointment stirs IPO rumours

Speculation has increased Twitter is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future after it appointed Cynthia Gaylor from Morgan Stanley to run its corporate development team. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 11:59 · Tom Jackson

Bharti Airtel sells 5% stake to Qatar Foundation, banks $1.26bn

Indian telecom Bharti Airtel has agreed to sell a 5 per cent stake to the Qatar Foundation Endowment (QFE), as it looks for capital to boost its growth after being dragged down by losses from its African operations. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 09:39 · Tom Jackson

Facebook allows account recovery through “friends”

Facebook has begun allowing users locked out of their accounts to regain access through lists of “friends” who can provide codes. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 08:47 · Tom Jackson

Warren Buffett joins Twitter, gains 250,000 followers

American billionaire Warren Buffett has joined Twitter, amassing more than 250,000 followers in less than a day. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 13:45 · Tom Jackson

Facebook asks judge to throw out IPO case

Facebook and dozens of banks have requested a US federal judge throw out the lawsuit over the company’s alleged misleading of investors in the build up to its initial public offering (IPO) last year. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 08:59 · Tom Jackson

MTN Uganda considering domestic acquisitions

MTN Uganda is evaluating deals for rival telecom firms after the second and third largest operators in the country agreed a merger. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 07:52 · Tom Jackson

Satellite images document cost of raid against Boko Haram

Human Rights Watch says satellite images have revealed 2,275 homes were destroyed in the northern Nigerian town of Baga last month as soldiers hunted down Boko Haram fighters. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 06:23 · Tom Jackson

MultiChoice digitises ANC archives

MultiChoice has digitised the archives of the African National Congress (ANC), allowing South Africans and others across the world to view 92 years of material. → Read more
Wed, May 1st, 09:36 · Tom Jackson

StarTimes wins bid for TopTV

StarTimes has won the bid for On Digital Media’s (ODM’s) TopTV, blocking a last minute move from MultiChoice to keep the pay-television provider in local hands. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 14:09 · Tom Jackson

Tablets defunct in five years – BlackBerry CEO

Tablet computers have a limited future, according to BlackBerry chief executive officer (CEO) Thorsten Heins, who believes there will be no reason for anyone to own such a device in five years. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 12:39 · Tom Jackson

Samsung Nexus 11 rollout this year – report

Samsung may roll out a Nexus 11 tablet this year, according to a report, one of four new tablets the company could introduce in 2013. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 07:17 · Tom Jackson

Twitter backlash over Mandela footage

Twitter users in South Africa have widely attacked footage of former president Nelson Mandela, demanding the country’s politicians leave the ailing icon alone. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 06:20 · Tom Jackson

Apple plans first debt sale

Apple is planning its first debt sale, having surprised markets last week by revealing it could look to a bond sale to raise funds for a US$100 billion capital return programme for shareholders. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 13:24 · Tom Jackson

Posterous warns users to back up Spaces

Posterous has warned users to back up their Spaces by April 30, the date on which the site and its mobile apps will be turned off. → Read more