South Africa, Page 13
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Sat, June 14th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
MTN reduces Pay Per Second prices
South Africa’s second operator MTN has reduced its MTN Pay Per Second price plan rate to ZAR0.79 from ZAR2 per megabyte, continuing the theme of price cuts across the country’s operators. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
GCIS launches app on Mxit
South Africa’s Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched an application on mobile social network Mxit, enabling the country’s youth to engage in a “chat-centric” way with the government. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom FTTH expected by end of year
South Africa’s part state-owned operator Telkom will roll out fibre to the home (FTTH) services in 20 suburbs across the country by the end of 2014, as well as launching high-speed home LTE connectivity, the operator has promised. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Publishers risk falling behind with tech
Publishers have always been on the forefront of technology but run the risk of falling behind, according to Michael Bhaskar, digital publishing director at Profile Books. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom heralds turnaround success with financial results
South Africa’s part state-owned operator Telkom has released its financial results for the year ended March 31, revealing ZAR1.577 billion (US$146.3 million) profits after tax for continuing operations, with the company heralding the results as proof of the success of its turnaround strategy. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Publishers should innovate through startups – Snapplify
Publishers should look at startups with the view they are a way to innovate, according to Wesley Lynch, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder at digital publisher Snapplify. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom, BCX suspend acquisition talks
South Africa’s part state-owned operator Telkom and local ICT solutions provider Business Connexion (BCX) have suspended talks regarding a Telkom acquisition of BCX following the death of BCX chief executive officer (CEO) Benjamin Mophatlane. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Motsoeneng “given a wife” in Limpopo
Traditional Venda chiefs in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on Wednesday gave controversial South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operations officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng a wife, a cow and a calf, the Sowetan newspaper has reported. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
BCX appoints acting CEO
South Africa’s Business Connexion (BCX) has announced the appointment of an acting chief executive officer (CEO) following the death of Benjamin Mophatlane. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 08:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Tech alone cannot address POPI challenges
Drew van Vuuren, chief executive officer (CEO) of information security and privacy firm 4Di Privaca, explains technology alone will not be able to address challenges provided by South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act, warning small and medium enterprises not to ignore requirements that will be imposed on them. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SA startup develops solar powered tablet
South African startup Millbug Technology has developed a low-cost solar powered tablet, providing an accessible device for those who do not have electricity. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA tablet market to grow 13.5% each year until 2018
South Africa’s tablet market will see a 13.5 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to 2018, with tablet demand in the country taking over the notebook and desktop markets, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) research. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
SA airports app launched
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a mobile application giving passengers access to resources making navigation of the country’s airports easier and the ability to make travel arrangements from within the platform. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 14:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom CFO disciplinary hearing still ongoing
The disciplinary hearing of suspended chief financial officer (CFO) of South Africa’s part-state owned Telkom Jacques Schindehutte, which began in January, may conclude by the end of the year, according to the latest report. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Uber launches low-cost service in Cape Town
Taxi hailing mobile app Uber has launched its low-cost option known as uberX in Cape Town, inviting the public to try the service and receive free uberX rides for the next five days. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
BCX CEO Mophatlane dies
South Africa’s Business Connexion (BCX) has announced chief executive officer (CEO) Benjamin Mophatlane has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest yesterday. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
SuperSport employs mega-digital for World Cup
SuperSport has lined up a digital strategy which includes augmented reality, real-time social engagement, live streaming and behind-the-scenes pictures and videos for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which begins today. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 18:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Trevolta creates travel crowdfunding platform
South African startup Trevolta has created a crowdfunding platform raising money for people to undertake worldwide travel. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
MultiChoice expands DTH services through Intelsat
Global satellite provider Intelsat has announced a 15-year deal with South African pay-TV provider MultiChoice, adding another satellite to the Intelsat network and expanding the television operator’s direct-to-home (DTH) services. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA has most tech hubs in Africa – World Bank
South Africa is home to the largest number of tech hubs in Africa, according to Tim Kelly, lead ICT policy specialist at the World Bank. → Read more
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