South Africa, Page 112
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Fri, June 14th, 14:21 · Richard Cutcher
SA’s Telkom losing fixed-line penetration battle
Telkom increased its ADSL subscriber based by just 5.2 per cent during the year ending March 31, 2013, while its fixed-line penetration rate dropped to 7.3 per cent (5.2 per cent down on March 2012). → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 12:32 · Nanine Steenkamp
Small businesses hope for SA economy, MEDO says
The Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has said small businesses will build the South African economy, speaking at the final event for the year in Bellville yesterday (Thursday). → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 10:02 · Nanine Steenkamp
African Anonymous hits ANC site
African hacking group African Anonymous has hacked the official website of the South African ruling party African National Congress (ANC) this morning (Friday), adding to a list of recent cyber attacks. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 09:23 · Brandon Gregory
Government spying worse in South Africa than in the US
Following outrage concerning revelations the United States is increasingly monitoring local and foreign citizens’ mobile and internet activity, reports have emerged South Africa’s surveillance could be even greater. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 09:05 · Nanine Steenkamp
E1M to expand in Africa
African mobile specialist Every1Mobile (E1M) has announced its intended expansions, following recent gains of ZAR18 million (US$1.8 million) through angel funding. → Read more
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Fri, June 14th, 08:28 · Richard Cutcher
Depressing Telkom results published
South Africa’s part state-owned fixed line operator Telkom has published its annual results including a 1.7 per cent drop in operating revenue and headline earnings per share (HEPS) falling by 73.2 per cent. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 15:50 · Richard Cutcher
Vodacom praise smart metering ahead of winter
South African operator Vodacom has issued advice on smart metering in a bid to restrict the necessity of electricity “load shedding” this winter. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 15:33 · Brandon Gregory
DA to submit PAIA application to SANRAL on Kapsch e-toll revelation
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is set to submit an application through the Promotion of Access to Information Act to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in an attempt to obtain e-tolling documentation. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 14:59 · Richard Cutcher
Orange increases SA presence with Nashua Mobile
Orange Horizons, a subsidiary of telecommunications giant Orange, has partnered with South Africa’s Nashua Mobile as it looks to increase its momentum in the market. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 14:56 · Brandon Gregory
BYOD could be more risky than beneficial
The trend of "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) has been as profound as it has been rapid, but it is fast blurring the line between personal and work life, according to Perry Hutton, regional director of Africa at Fortinet. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 12:50 · Brandon Gregory
BAT plans protest again against e-tolling in Cape Town and Johannesburg
The Bikers Against Tolls (BAT) are planning protest action against the South African National Roads Agency Limited's (SANRAL) controversial e-tolling system in both Cape Town and Johannesburg on June 15. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 12:07 · Nanine Steenkamp
mydoorhandle to visit Silicon Valley
South African mapping startup mydoorhandle has been selected to attend the Blackbox Connect Summer Programme in California, United States, aiming to gain contacts and experience in the US. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 10:31 · Brandon Gregory
Zille: Mzalisi welcome to take legal action on Twitter allegation
Nico Mzalisi, an African National Congress (ANC) councillor, is planning to sue Helen Zille, premier of the Western Cape and leader of the Democratic Alliace (DA) over a tweet suggesting he attacked Patrick Nqgu, a DA councillor. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 09:43 · Brandon Gregory
Weakening rand boosts Naspers profit
South African multimedia giant Naspers has reported its full-year earnings rose by 25 per cent following the decline in value of the rand, which helped increase the media group's overseas profit. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 09:39 · Richard Cutcher
Some broadcasters reporting illegally on Mandela
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has delivered a warning to journalists covering Nelson Mandela’s health conditions that some of their equipment may not be licenced. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 09:07 · Nanine Steenkamp
Oculus ID to bust druggies
South African biotechnologist Ashley Uys is working on an app which could spot drug users via an eye-focused camera feature, enabling parents to spot early addiction in children. → Read more
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Thu, June 13th, 08:39 · Richard Cutcher
Anonymous Africa strike 50 sites
Hacktivists Anonymous Africa brought down 50 websites yesterday (Wednesday), including that of Independent Newspapers Online (IOL) in response to an article praising Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. → Read more
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Wed, June 12th, 15:56 · Brandon Gregory
Absa launches “futuristic” branch
South African bank Absa has launched a “futuristic” branch aimed at enhancing customer experience through technological advances and environmental benefits. → Read more
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Wed, June 12th, 15:53 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telmap upgrades Navigator app
Intel company Telmap has upgraded its personal navigation app aimed at South Africans, providing smartphone users with a travel, dining and budget guide. → Read more
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Wed, June 12th, 15:33 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA licensees receive questionnaire
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its industry questionnaire concerning call termination regulations as it continues its focus on bringing down costs for consumers. → Read more
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