South Africa, Page 111
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Wed, June 19th, 13:19 · Nanine Steenkamp
DMMA opens exco nominations
South Africa’s Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) has announced the opening of email nominations for a new executive committee (exco), following the resignation of current executive director Nikki Cockcroft. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 10:52 · Brandon Gregory
David Maynier: security breach at DIRCO by Britain’s GCHQ must be investigated
The large security breach at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) by the UK Government’s Communication Headquarters (GCHQ) must be investigated, David Maynier, South Africa’s shadow minister of defence and military veterans, has said. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 09:55 · Brandon Gregory
The opportunities and challenges of big data in South Africa
Big data is virtually unlimited, but presents both challenges and opportunities for players in the ICT industry, according to Grant Vine, technical director of South African IT solutions company Cybervine. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 09:22 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom sues Msimango for $6 million
South Africa’s Telkom has accused its former chief of global operations Thami Msimango of recklessness and breach of contract in separate courts actions amounting to ZAR60.3 million (US$6 million). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:18 · Brandon Gregory
FNB respond to MVNO speculation
First National Bank (FNB) are thought to be in discussions with mobile operator Cell C over becoming a functioning mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:17 · Nanine Steenkamp
SA entrepreneurs gain UK partners
A number of the South African Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) tech startups have become partners with United Kingdom corporates as an outcome of their investor trip. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:49 · Nanine Steenkamp
USB partners with MEDO
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) have announced their collaboration for the improvement of programmes and content. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:37 · Brandon Gregory
FNB banking app garners half a million users
First National Bank (FNB) has revealed its banking application for smartphones has gathered 500,000 users since its launch almost two years ago. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:12 · Brandon Gregory
ANC slams Eastern Cape DA councillor for racist email
The African National Congress (ANC) has slammed Stanford Slabbert, an Eastern Cape Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor, for reportedly sending a racist email. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:19 · Richard Cutcher
No immediate amendments to SA Broadcasting Act
The African National Congress (ANC) has decided against amending South Africa’s Broadcasting Act, after initially claiming it was “ambiguous” and essential before a new board was appointed at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 12:49 · Richard Cutcher
New channels on MultiChoice, News Corp increases African presence
MultiChoice is launching two new channels on DStv in South Africa, including a crime offering from News Corporation. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 12:33 · Brandon Gregory
Power FM goes live in Gauteng
Power FM (98.7 FM) went live today in Gauteng, South Africa, after being launched by Nomvula Mokonyane, the province's premier. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 11:29 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom to give ICT support to five small businesses
Telkom Business has awarded a total of ZAR750,000 (US$75,000) to five South African companies to give them an ICT “makeover”, which will include access to business coaches. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory
Lombard Tyres turns to SAP Business One ERP technology
Lombard Tyres, a leading independent tyre dealer in South Africa, has turned to SAP Business One Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology in a bid to centralise their business management, accounting, reporting processes and stock control. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 08:40 · Tom Jackson
Telkom job cuts and asset disposal imminent – report
South African part state-owned operator Telkom is set to cut staff numbers and dispose of non-profitable assets as it as it looks to cuts costs, according to a new report. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 07:28 · Richard Cutcher
Silvertree Capital invests in Nigerian e-commerce
Two Nigerian e-commerce sites have received capital investment from South African fund Silvertree Capital, as internet shopping in the West African country continues to attract outsider investment. → Read more
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Mon, June 17th, 07:26 · Tom Jackson
ANC hits back at Anonymous
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said hacking group Anonymous will not be able to force it to change its policies through hacking, following last week’s attack on the party’s website. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 15:45 · Nanine Steenkamp
Tech alternatives suggested for SA textbooks
E-textbooks, open source textbooks and mobile education have been suggested by a new report as an alternative to get South African education up to standards. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 15:26 · Brandon Gregory
Petition website launched to save lives from deteriorating roads
A joint initiative by Johan Pieters, CEO of Champ Marketing, Afzul Rehman, mayor of Newcastle KwaZulu Natal (KZN), and the Newcastle Sakekamer to repair a severely deteriorated Free State road has gone online to canvass for support. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 15:09 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom to make price cut commitments after commission ruling
Telkom have settled to pay ZAR200 million (US$20.3 million) after it resolved its disputes with the Competition Commission over a string of complaints between 2005 and 2007 from internet service providers (ISPs). → Read more
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