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Mon, May 20th, 13:54 · Tom Jackson

Vodacom revenues up 4.5%, loses 308,000 subscribers

South African operator Vodacom has confirmed in its annual results that group revenue increased by 4.5 per cent last year, though the company lost 308,000 pre-paid customers in the first quarter of this year. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 10:14 · Brandon Gregory

DA: SANRAL misleading public about lack of funds

The South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is misleading the public regarding a lack of public funds for e-tolling, says Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory

DoC “flabbergasted” by alleged DA and Sunday Times collaboration

Department of Communications (DoC) spokesperson Wiani Ngobeni has issued a statement describing the DoC’s shock over alleged collaboration between the Sunday Times newspaper and the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 06:45 · Brandon Gregory

ICASA’s functions to be reviewed

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) faces a review of its functions by the Cabinet in order to make it more accountable and transparent. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 15:27 · Tom Jackson

Altech shares soar over Altron offer

Shares in Altech have soared after Altron made an offer to acquire the firm, in spite of the company’s poor recent financial results. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory

Winelands e-toll project flawed – City of Cape Town

The Western Cape High Court heard today the South African National Roads Agency’s (SANRAL) public notice regarding the Winelands e-toll project was unlawful due to the failure to take a proper board decision. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 13:38 · Brandon Gregory

Wayami – creating a social and information platform for SA youth

Pretoria-based technology company Noborox is creating a new social platform to bring relevant internet-based business information to South African youth. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 12:53 · Tom Jackson

Fibre-optic broadband network to roll out in SA northern provinces

State-owned infrastructure firm Broadband Infraco is to roll out fibre-optic networks in South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, providing high-speed broadband networks. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 12:50 · Nanine Steenkamp

eChaja brings phone charge solution

South African-designed ‘business-in-a-box’ eChaja has launched in Swaziland, providing a solution to non-electric mobile device charging. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 12:07 · Brandon Gregory

SA e-toll debate delayed

The parliamentary debate on the e-tolls bill has been delayed until further notice following an amendment proposed by African National Congress (ANC) members which would give parliament the power to approve toll pricing. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 10:12 · Nanine Steenkamp

US business school visits 88mph in SA

The Kenan-Flager Business School from North Carolina has visited Cape Town-based startup accelerator 88mph to gain insight into African markets. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 08:56 · Brandon Gregory

DA: South Africa’s research capacity is too low

South Africa’s research capacity is too low, according to Juanita Terblanche, shadow minister of Science and Technology for the Democratic Alliance (DA), meaning the country is missing a number of planned targets. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 15:16 · Brandon Gregory

Cloud-based solution to saving power

A Dutch firm has designed a cloud-based power saving device which it believes could be especially effective for municipalities wishing to save on power costs. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 15:04 · Brandon Gregory

SABC 3 reprimanded for improper age restriction on soap-opera

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) third channel has been reprimanded for not adding the appropriate age restriction of 13 plus on an episode of the soap-opera “All My Children”. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 13:53 · Nanine Steenkamp

Live AndroidTv hopes to bring family together

Live AndroidTv aims to bring families together with its imminent launch after its recent selection as a finalist in the Africa 2.0 startup competition in South Africa. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 13:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA’s PriceCheck wins BB app prize

South African mobile shopping app PriceCheck has won BlackBerry’s App of the Year award, beating an initial 100,000 applicants to win the prize. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 13:31 · Brandon Gregory

Kagiso: digital TV could be irrelevant due to delay

Kagiso Media has warned the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) the migration to digital broadcasting could become irrelevant and limit new industry players to compete should the current delays continue. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory

Enterprise Mobility Forum to be held in Johannesburg soon

The second Enterprise Mobility Forum will take place in Sandton, Johannesburg between May 29 and 30, evaluating the impact of enterprise mobility, assess trends and highlight solutions. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 09:23 · Nanine Steenkamp

Water purity app wins MTN hackathon

Bandwidth Barn entrepreneur Tony Mwebaze won the MTN hackathon with a water purity data solution at the African Utility Week (AUW) at the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) yesterday. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory

Wireless water meter reading with M-Bus USB

A USB water meter developed by Danish firm Kamstup was presented at the African Utilities Week (AUW) conference and exhibition at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) yesterday. → Read more