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Wed, May 15th, 15:58 · Nanine Steenkamp

.durban on its way to domain status

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved the South African .durban domain, signifying a first step towards authorised address usage. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 14:45 · Nanine Steenkamp

Loeries appoints international digital jury

South African creative awards organisation Loeries has announced the appointment of an international digital jury chair to lead the judging panel in at its annual gala event in September. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 14:40 · Tom Jackson

Datatec reports earnings decline

South African ICT group Datatec has reported a decline earnings for its financial year ending February 2013, which it attributed to a weaker second period for subsidiary Westcon. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 14:01 · Nanine Steenkamp

German business delegation positive about SA collaboration

Representatives of the German Federal State of Brandenburg were impressed with South Africa’s technological potential and opportunities as they attended a delegation event in Cape South today. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 12:52 · Tom Jackson

MTN steps up Myanmar licence bid

The MTN Group has launched a country-wide media communication campaign in Myanmar as it looks to inform the country about the benefits it will see if the company is successful in winning its bid for a lucrative mobile licence. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory

Online monitoring of cables more effective than offline

Online monitoring of cable condition is more effective and less intrusive than doing so offline, according to John Sheriff, sales and services director of Martec Cable Services. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 10:15 · Tom Jackson

Playboy SA goes 100% digital

Playboy SA is to cancel its magazine run and go 100 per cent digital, saying digital offered a more private space for consumers who have been deterred from purchasing physical copies. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 08:39 · Tom Jackson

Johannesburg broadband project set for July launch

The City of Joburg Broadband Project is set to go live on July 1, delivering a live network offering services to all connected municipal buildings. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 07:37 · Brandon Gregory

Technology improves utilities effectiveness

Technology is enabling utilities to be more effective, especially in terms of monitoring transformers, according to Grant Wells of Dynamic Ratings, represented by Martec in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 12:42 · Nanine Steenkamp

ZAAMP enhances device sounds

Sound startup South African amp (ZAAMP) will be launching a natural amplification solution to improve tablet and smartphone device sound for sharing. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 10:32 · Brandon Gregory

African Utility Week on air with Channel Africa

The African Utility Week (AUW) conference and exhibition, which began today in Cape Town, has partnered with Channel Africa to broadcast the event live across the continent. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 09:56 · Brandon Gregory

African Utility Week conference and exhibition kicks off in Cape Town

The African Utility Week (AUW) conference and exhibition started at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today with some 5,000 power and water professionals in attendance. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 09:20 · Richard Cutcher

Bricks and mortar moving online

The internet has playing an increasingly important role in South Africa’s property, especially with younger generations, influencing the way property is advertised and sold. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 07:46 · Brandon Gregory

YouTube exposes diplomatic trouble

A mobile phone video clip has surfaced on YouTube, exposing an alleged diplomat’s security guards assaulting a cyclist on Roper Street, in Pretoria, last Wednesday. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 07:27 · Richard Cutcher

African domain forum coming to Durban

The Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Forum is set to be held in Durban, South Africa, in a bid to improve the industry and enhance registrations on the continent. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 15:42 · Richard Cutcher

Let entrepreneurs in and drop exchange controls – DA

The South African government must back-up its encouraging words on making it easier for entrepreneurs and foreign investors to move to the country, according to opposition finance spokesperson Tim Harris MP. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 14:59 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom adds head of strategy to reshuffle

South African telecommunications giant Telkom Group has appointed Miriam Altman as its head of strategy as it continues efforts to turn its fortunes around. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 13:30 · Brandon Gregory

SABC requests ZAR7.3 billion from communications minister

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said today it has requested ZAR7.3 billion (US$770.3 million) from Dina Pule, communications minister, and expects the funds to be paid out over the course of the next three years. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 12:37 · Nanine Steenkamp

Geek Girl Dinner zooms in on social entrepreneurship

The bimonthly Geek Girl Dinner in Cape Town (GGDCPT) will be enlightening attendees on the role of social entrepreneurship with Barbara Mallinson, founder of Obami, as guest speaker. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 12:24 · Nanine Steenkamp

Q&A: Technology critical for African success

Jarrod Hermer, startup expert and tech evangelist at Microsoft, spoke to HumanIPO about the startup scene, Microsoft’s focus and technology in Africa. → Read more