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Tue, May 28th, 09:25 · Tom Jackson

SA Press Council will not investigate Sunday Times

The Press Council of South Africa has turned down a Department of Communications (DoC) request to investigate the conduct of the Sunday Times newspaper, saying it has no powers to launch such an investigation. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 08:38 · Nanine Steenkamp

Sony Xperia released in SA

Sony Mobile’s Xperia tablet Z has been launched in South Africa as the follow-up to the Sony Mobile Xperia Z smartphone. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 08:04 · Brandon Gregory

Increase focus on responsive web design

It is time to adapt to responsive web design in order to improve search engine optimisation (SEO) and invcrease usability, according to Rian van der Merwe, director of Flow Interactive. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 07:56 · Nanine Steenkamp

OPINION: Language a tool in tech landscape development

Language and technology are two very marriageable subjects, considering its mutual factors of transfer and encryption. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 15:27 · Gabriella Mulligan

Q&A: Bob Skinstad, Itec Group

HumanIPO caught up with Bob Skinstad, director and shareholder at Itec Innovate and former South African rugby captain, to talk about the company, its clients and the benefits of tech solutions to businesses of any size. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

DA: Transport minister and SANRAL must stop “arrogant crusade” on e-tolling

Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA), today said Ben Martins, minister of transport, is “jumping the gun” by gazetting regulations on e-tolling in Gauteng. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 13:50 · Nanine Steenkamp

Educational iPad guide released in SA

A guidebook called “iPad in Education for Dummies” has been released in Cape Town, South Africa, promoting the use of the tablet in classroom activities. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 12:59 · Brandon Gregory

South Africa’s IT agency employs hackers for protection

South Africa’s Information Technology Agency (SITA) has hired hackers in an attempt to protect websites owned by the government from international hackers following the compromising of the South African Police Service (SAPS) website. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 10:58 · Brandon Gregory

OUTA: SANRAL continues to ignore public regarding e-tolls

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has condemned the South African Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) lack of public consultation over the latest Gauteng Freeway Improvements Project (GFIP) regulations. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:23 · Tom Jackson

Tiger Global invests $50 million in WordPress operator

Private-equity investor Tiger Global has announced a US$50 million investment in Automattic, which operates blogging service WordPress. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:02 · Brandon Gregory

Banks use spy cameras to repossess vehicles – report

South African banks are employing agents to drive around with unmarked vehicles equipped with number plate recognition cameras to repossess hundreds of cars, The Star newspaper reported today. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 08:27 · Kamau Mbote

Google to invest in African wireless connectivity

Google is to invest in wireless connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report, and is currently engaged in a series of discussions with regulators in Kenya and South Africa. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA online sphere perfect startup environment

South Africa “desperately needs” entrepreneurs, and the online sphere is the perfect environment for new startups to thrive, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:24 · Nanine Steenkamp

ICASA’s iBurst interdict extended

The expiration date of the interdict preventing the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) from confiscating iBurst equipment has been extended by a month. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:20 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU threatens “Marikana” over e-tolls

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said today they were growing impatient with authorities thwarting their protests plans and will continue to fight against e-tolling. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:15 · Gabriella Mulligan

Credit cards remain future of online payments – Hammerschmidt

Credit cards will be the future of online payments, although various wallets will be consolidated and may be incorporated onto mobile phones, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:10 · Nanine Steenkamp

Launch48 to expand its startup events

Launch48 is to extend its startup events for aspirant entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and Australia, after successfully hosting its first weekend in South Africa. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:05 · Nanine Steenkamp

Q&A: Social startup focus a South African trend

British entrepreneur Simon McCann, also commercial director at Launch48, spoke to HumanIPO about the startup scene in South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) and what it takes to become a successful startup entrepreneur. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 13:55 · Brandon Gregory

Now Novel – an online platform for writers

An online platform has been established provide aspiring novelists with the latest techniques, mentorship and “constant motivation”. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 13:39 · Brandon Gregory

Vodacom drops international call rates significantly

Vodacom has launched International Calling Plus, cutting the cost of international calls to 118 countries by 88 per cent. → Read more