Articles by Tom Jackson

Articles by Tom Jackson, Page 41

Wed, April 24th, 11:55 · Tom Jackson

ICASA allows TopTV to broadcast adult channels

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has given financially distressed pay-television firm TopTV permission to broadcast three adult channels, signalling a reversal of last year’s decision to block the channels. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 07:45 · Tom Jackson

22seven launches first iPhone app

South African money management service 22seven has launched the first version of its iPhone app, saying it has “huge ambitions” in the mobile space. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 06:59 · Tom Jackson

Telkom Mobile allocated new number range

South Africa’s Telkom Mobile has been allocated the 061 number range to complement its existing 081 range, allowing the firm to grow its mobile subscriber base. → Read more
Mon, April 22nd, 08:23 · Tom Jackson

SA man to sue police officer over Facebook photo

A South African man is to sue a high-ranking policewoman who allegedly posted a picture of his stepson on Facebook, accusing him of theft. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 14:12 · Tom Jackson

MTN Anytime launched

MTN has launched its Anytime contract contract packages, offering more talk time, texts and browsing, in the latest installment in South Africa’s price war. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 12:53 · Tom Jackson

Anonymous raises crowdfunding for citizen journalism site

Hacktivist group Anonymous have launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand its coverage through a dedicated citizen journalism site, raising US$54,798 in funding. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 09:20 · Tom Jackson

Knott-Craig Sr threatens ICASA with legal action

Cell C chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Knott-Craig has threatened legal action against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) unless it lowers mobile termination rates (MTRs) by the end of the year. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 10:05 · Tom Jackson

Zambian minister accuses regulator of operator collusion

A Zambian minister has accused staff at the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) of colluding with operators, resulting in high tariffs and poor service delivery. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 09:16 · Tom Jackson

Amazon Appstore lands in Africa

Amazon has announced nearly 200 new supported countries for its Android Appstore, with customers in more than 30 African countries soon to be able to download apps from the store. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 12:59 · Tom Jackson

StarTimes in takeover talks with TopTV

TopTV owner On Digital Media (ODM) is in talks with StarTimes over the sale of the struggling pay-TV firm. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 09:58 · Tom Jackson

Fair trade officials probe Samsung

Taiwanese fair trade officials are investigating claims Samsung has been hiring students to post negative comments about rival phone manufacturer HTC online. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 09:27 · Tom Jackson

Tanzania to adopt BVR

The Tanzanian National Electoral Commission (NEC) has confirmed biometric voter registration (BVR) will be adopted for the 2015 general election, making it the latest African country to adopt the system. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 07:28 · Tom Jackson

Amazon claims 22% of digital music download market

Amazon.com has claimed more than a fifth of the market for digital music downloads, though despite losing some ground Apple remains the dominant player in the market. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 14:21 · Tom Jackson

Rwandan ICT bill in final stages

The draft Rwandan Information Communication Technology Bill is due for tabling in front of a plenary session for deliberation and a vote on implementation. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 12:46 · Tom Jackson

Almost half of South Africans want to change mobile operator

Nearly 50 per cent of South Africans would change mobile operator if they could, according to new research from software provider Comptel. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 08:32 · Tom Jackson

Cable cut fixed by next week – SEACOM

SEACOM has announced the damage its Mediterranean cables sustained at the end of last month is expected to be fixed by early next week. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 07:28 · Tom Jackson

#SomeoneTellUganda Kenya’s latest Twitter storm

#SomeoneTellUganda was trending on Twitter in Kenya this morning as Kenyans reacted angrily to a newspaper article suggesting new president Uhuru Kenyatta may be Ugandan. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 06:06 · Tom Jackson

WBS asks for ICASA councillor to be withdrawn from investigation

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has again asked for Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) councillor Joseph Lebooa to be withdrawn from the regulator’s investigation into the firm’s alleged licence fees debts. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 05:34 · Tom Jackson

SA shopping malls and airports mapped

South African mapping firm mapIT, with international partner Micello, has announced it has mapped 65 shopping malls and 9 airports in South Africa, part of an offering of 15,000 indoor venue maps available worldwide. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 14:38 · Tom Jackson

YouTube celebrates VHS anniversary

YouTube yesterday celebrated the 57th anniversary of the VCR with a special one-off VHS mode on the video-sharing site. → Read more