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Thu, May 2nd, 14:07 · Richard Cutcher

MultiChoice distances itself from failed TopTV bid

MultiChoice, the financial backer of Dynamic TV’s bid to take over troubled TopTV, appears to have withdrawn its support for the consortium after it lost the bid to rival StarTimes. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 13:23 · Richard Cutcher

Young African talent held back by lack of mentorship

Africa’s technological and entrepreneurial talent needs better mentoring and managing, according to the founder of mobile financial services provider Fundamo. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 12:30 · Brandon Gregory

Chowhub, providing an online takeaway order platform for hungry people

Chowhub, a startup born of frustrated takeaway pizza customers, is aiming to cut out order errors as it prepares to pitch to investors for funding. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 11:52 · Brandon Gregory

New act could protect youth against harassment on social media

The Protection of Harassment Act, which came into effect on Freedom Day (April 27), is a positive step towards protecting youth against harassment and cyber bullying on social media. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 07:31 · Richard Cutcher

Turkcell drops US$4.2 billion case against MTN

Turkish mobile operator Turkcell has told a United States court it is dropping its US$4.2 billion lawsuit against MTN Group after a Supreme Court ruling last week. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 06:23 · Tom Jackson

MultiChoice digitises ANC archives

MultiChoice has digitised the archives of the African National Congress (ANC), allowing South Africans and others across the world to view 92 years of material. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 06:05 · Susan Mwenesi

KT Corp set to acquire iWayAfrica – reports

South Korea’s KT Corporation is in discussions with Telkom over the purchase of internet service provider (ISP) iWayAfrica, as it looks to expand its presence abroad, with Africa a main target. → Read more
Wed, May 1st, 09:36 · Tom Jackson

StarTimes wins bid for TopTV

StarTimes has won the bid for On Digital Media’s (ODM’s) TopTV, blocking a last minute move from MultiChoice to keep the pay-television provider in local hands. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Third annual Digital Services Africa conference to take place in June

The third annual Digital Services Africa (DSA) conference is set for June 25 and 26 and will take place in Sandton, Johannesburg. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 15:33 · Richard Cutcher

Teraco and Cell C team up in “first for mobile”

Cell C has become the first mobile operator in South Africa to support open peering with NAPAfrica, potentially lowering the cost of bandwidth for the consumer. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 14:34 · Brandon Gregory

FNB’s new tablet app explained

Following the launch of South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) tablet application earlier this month, HumanIPO caught up with Farren Roper, head of FNB Connect ISP, and his team to discuss the new application. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 14:11 · Susan Mwenesi

SA’s Conduct Telecoms appoints new COO

Conduct Telecom has named Dimitri Moussa as its new chief operating officer (COO), with the change of guard taking effect immediately. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 13:40 · Richard Cutcher

ZAR501 million owed to ICASA in fees

Unpaid fees by the army and police account for more than half of the ZAR501 million (US$55 million) owed to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), while another ZAR6 million (US$670,000) is “untraceable”. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 12:48 · Nanine Steenkamp

Windows Iconia SA arrival, internet included

The Windows Iconica W510 and W700 models have been launched in South Africa, including internet. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 12:44 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zehoo to launch Android app

Document aggregation startup Zehoo is set to debut with the imminent launch of its Android app. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 12:12 · Brandon Gregory

Mixed reactions to Top TV’s adult content approval

Following the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) approval of Top TV’s adult content bid, the reactions of South Africans are mixed and widespread. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 12:04 · Richard Cutcher

8ta warned by ASASA after Cell C complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASASA) has upheld a complaint by operator Cell C that rival network 8ta had included “untrue and misleading” claims in their marketing. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 11:21 · Brandon Gregory

ANC: Those complaining about Mandela footage “are eating sour grapes”

The African National Congress (ANC) has paid another visit to Nelson Mandela and defended the footage of the frail former president, which caused an outcry on social media. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 09:30 · Richard Cutcher

Pop Idol-style competition for young entrepreneurs in pipeline

A South African passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation is on the hunt for sponsorship to make a “Pop Idol meets Dragon’s Den”-style competition a reality. → Read more
Tue, April 30th, 09:03 · Kamau Mbote

Huawei South Africa to support children with disabilities with ICT skills

Huawei South Africa has partnered with Khulisani to launch a mobile Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Training Centre Project in the south of Johannesburg to teach computer skills to disabled and underprivileged children. → Read more