South Africa, Page 109
-
Tue, June 25th, 12:59 · Nanine Steenkamp
Africa’s digital migration remains controversial
Digital migration in Africa continues to be a controversial matter in Africa as tech advancement is hampered by widespread poverty. → Read more
-
Tue, June 25th, 11:29 · Richard Cutcher
ISPA call for spectrum audit details
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has come under pressure from the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) to release information on its auditing of the allocation of radio frequency spectrum. → Read more
-
Tue, June 25th, 10:33 · Brandon Gregory
MP rejects electronic monitoring system
Democratic Alliance (DA) chief whip Watty Watson has compared a proposed electronic monitoring system to track the attendance of South African members of parliament (MPs) to tagging livestock. → Read more
-
Tue, June 25th, 08:34 · Brandon Gregory
COSATU calls for investigation into e-tolling procurement process
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and other civil society groups have called for an independent investigation into the procurement process which ultimately led to the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 19:53 · Richard Cutcher
DoC to appeal Press Ombudsman decision
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has slammed the Press Ombudsman for throwing out its three complaints against the Sunday Times, saying it will appeal the decision. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory
The benefits of applying Interaction Process Automation
Interaction Process Automation (IPA) allows companies to accomplish more in less time when dealing with business processes and customer relationship management, Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo, told HumanIPO. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 15:05 · Nanine Steenkamp
Khayashopping to launch in August
Zimbabwean trading company Khayashopping will be launching its online service soon, becoming the first of its kind in the country. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 13:39 · Richard Cutcher
Startups asked to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
Tech startups in the Western Cape are being encouraged to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 (WDCCT), although they are unlikely to see any of the ZAR60 million (US$5.9 million) invested in the initiative. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 13:07 · Brandon Gregory
Power FM’s website restored after hacking incident
The recently launched Power FM radio station’s website was reportedly hacked yesterday by a hacker who goes by the name “black real”. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 12:27 · Tom Jackson
DA raises further questions over MTN-Iran case
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the investigation into the conduct of former ambassador to Iran Yusuf Saloojee with regard to the now-concluded court case between MTN and Turkcell. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 11:03 · Brandon Gregory
Cell C’s Facebook account hacked
Cell C today announced its Facebook account had been hacked. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 10:53 · Brandon Gregory
SA Naspers acquires India’s Redbus through Ibibo Group
South African multimedia company Naspers has added Indian online ticketing company RedBus to its portfolio of e-commerce businesses through subsidiary Ibibo Group. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 09:17 · Tom Jackson
Apple assisting SA police over Pistorius phone
Apple is assisting South African police in gaining access to an iPhone that could be crucial to the upcoming murder trial of Oscar Pistorius, with the athlete having forgotten the four-digit passcode. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 08:49 · Brandon Gregory
COSATU protests against e-tolling today in Gauteng
The Congress of South African Trade Unions will today protest against e-tolling in Gauteng, South Africa, in the form of a motorcade. → Read more
-
Mon, June 24th, 08:20 · Richard Cutcher
Press Ombudsman throws out Pule’s complaints
South Africa’s Press Ombudsman has thrown out communications minister Dina Pule’s complaints against the Sunday Times newspaper, saying there was “no trace of evidence” the paper was colluding with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
-
Fri, June 21st, 15:19 · Richard Cutcher
Silvertree Capital seeks innovative approach to African tech business
Silvertree Capital, one of Africa’s latest venture capital companies, has told HumanIPO they are hoping to bring a new, flexible approach to supporting startups and e-commerce business on the continent. → Read more
-
Fri, June 21st, 14:26 · Tom Jackson
Samsung launches new printer line in SA
Samsung South Africa has announced a new line of ProXpress mono laser printers and multi-function printers (MFPs) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and home office use. → Read more
-
Fri, June 21st, 14:17 · Richard Cutcher
MultiChoice launches sixth bouquet
MultiChoice has soft launched its sixth bouquet of channels, DStv Extra, but no external advertising has yet begun. → Read more
-
Fri, June 21st, 12:48 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling to increase SA’s debt – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the level of debt in South Africa makes e-tolling an impractical solution to paying for new roads. → Read more
-
Fri, June 21st, 10:45 · Nanine Steenkamp
Google announces African Science Fair finalists
Three African learners are included as finalists for the Google Science Fair, following Google’s search for ideas to change the world. → Read more
Follow African Tech Scene
Advertisement
Most read
-
GOtv says no monthly subscriptions for free-to-air channels
Mon, January 13th
-
HumanIPO shutting down on January 15
Tue, January 6th
-
-
BBC partners BlackBerry to deliver Hausa news via BBM in Nigeria
Mon, April 28th
-
Online company registration website now live in Kenya
Thu, February 28th
Latest by Category
-
Broadcasting
-
-
#ISurvivedEbola multimedia campaign launched
Tue, December 2nd
-
Events
-
Ghana to upgrade to chip embedded passports
Fri, December 19th
-
-
Features
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
The startup community in Mozambique is very weak – Kande
Tue, December 23rd
-
Gadgets
-
MTN launches subscription-based video service in South Africa
Mon, January 5th
-
-
Internet
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Mobile
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th
-
-
Policy
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Social Media
-
Mobile app on Nigeria’s heritage launched
Fri, December 19th
-
Prayerbox.co allows Christians to share prayer points, testimonies – founder
Fri, December 12th
-
Startups
-
-
-
Telecoms
-
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th