South Africa, Page 104
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Mon, July 8th, 15:58 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA: SANRAL’s advertising spend – a shocking waste of time
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the South African National Roads Agency Limited spending ZAR85 million (US$8.3 million) a year on e-tolling advertising, calling it a “shocking waste of time”. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 15:46 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C receives Right2Know’s memorandum on free airtime
Around 500 protesters descended on the offices of South African network operator Cell C and the communications regulator on Saturday to protest the cost of airtime. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 15:23 · Richard Cutcher
SA explainer video startup adds Australian presence
A Cape Town startup is celebrating its third birthday by expanding its operations into Australia and employing a chief marketing officer (CMO) to grow new revenue streams. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 14:06 · Brandon Gregory
Shinn: Pule’s food parcels need explaining
An explanation is needed into the source of funding for the food parcels and blankets Dina Pule, minister of communications, plans to hand out, Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), has said. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 13:45 · Tom Jackson
TopTV porn channels delayed – report
South African pay-television operator TopTV’s launch of porn channels has been delayed by its ongoing business rescue process, according to a Sunday Times report. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 10:19 · Brandon Gregory
ICASA owed a combined total of ZAR501 million
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is undecided as to how to collect an outstanding ZAR501 million (US$48.7 million) owed by various companies. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 10:17 · Tom Jackson
Zuma urges South Africans to embrace smart card IDs
South African president Jacob Zuma has urged citizens to embrace the new smart card IDs, saying the model will transform security systems in the country. → Read more
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Mon, July 8th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA’s alleged fraud councillor was “weakest candidate” – Shinn
Rubben Mohlaloga, South Africa’s communications minister Dina Pule’s choice for a seat on the regulator’s council, began work last week, despite having a significant fraud charge hanging over his head. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 15:14 · Gabriella Mulligan
Holdsworth vows to relaunch AppChat despite filing for liquidation
John Holdsworth says he will relaunch AppChat following his “inevitable” win in his ongoing legal battle against Reunert, despite having been forced to file for liquidation. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 15:07 · Nanine Steenkamp
Acaveo, Soarsoft partners
Data migration specialist Soarsoft Africa has entered into a collaboration with governance solution innovator Acaveo for South African market penetration. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 14:42 · HumanIPO
Guest Post: What is really wrong with e-commerce in South Africa
Andrew Lynch is co-founder of Cape Town-based e-commerce site CableKiosk.co.za, which specialises in supplying cables and electronics to the consumer and corporate market. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 14:34 · Terzel Rasmus
Rural African game goes digital
A rural African game - MRBRB - developed by a Stellenbosch University student has been made digital and is now licensed to InnoVartis. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 14:17 · Richard Cutcher
Right2Know targets Cell C and ICASA
South Africa’s Right2Know campaign will hold its latest protest against mobile airtime and data charges in Sandton, Johannesburg, tomorrow (Saturday). → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 14:11 · Tom Jackson
DStv to air SABC 24-hour news channel
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice have signed an agreement for DStv to broadcast the SABC’s 24-Hour news channel in line with the public service broadcaster’s preparations for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 13:54 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL: We care for the poor
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has dismissed criticism over the controversial e-tolling in Gauteng, especially reports claiming the system will affect the poor. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 12:48 · Brandon Gregory
SA smart ID cards to increase global confidence and curb fraud
The new South African smart identification card, which will be released on Nelson Mandela’s birthday (July 18), is designed to curb fraud and seeks to increase confidence in the country around the world in terms of globalisation. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 12:13 · Paul Adepoju
Communications network needs to undergo facelift – Dimension Data
South African firm Dimension Data’s 2013 Network Barometer Report has shown enterprise mobility, cloud computing and other disruptive technology trends are revolutionising the delivery and consumption of ICT services by organisations. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 11:22 · Brandon Gregory
ASA: “Mahala” word not exclusive to MTN
A competitor complaint lodged by Clear Copy on behalf on Cell C against MTN with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in South Africa over the use of the word “Mahala” has been been upheld. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 09:32 · Tom Jackson
SA Ministry of Finance warns over fake Gordhan account
The South African Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to the public against accepting requests from fake Facebook accounts purporting to belong to minister Pravin Gordhan. → Read more
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Fri, July 5th, 07:23 · Richard Cutcher
Medical clinics among those affected by Telkom cable theft
Three thousand Telkom customers, including medical centres and shopping centres, in Pretoria, South Africa, have had their services cut by cable thieves and may be down for a week. → Read more
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