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Wed, April 24th, 13:42 · Tom Jackson

Pule investigation almost complete – public protector

South African public protector Thuli Madonsela says the investigation into communications minister Dina Pule may be finalised before that into President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandkla homestead upgrade. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 13:08 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: 22seven can push on with Old Mutual backing

From the very moment rumours began to circulate that South African money management startup 22seven was set to be acquired by Old Mutual, the debate began as to whether or not chief executive officer (CEO) Christo Davel would be able to survive in a different corporate climate. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 12:39 · Nanine Steenkamp

Vodacom beats MTN in reputation ranking

Network operator Vodacom has been declared most reputable South African company in a Reputation Institute survey, beating rival MTN, which came in fifth. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 11:55 · Tom Jackson

ICASA allows TopTV to broadcast adult channels

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has given financially distressed pay-television firm TopTV permission to broadcast three adult channels, signalling a reversal of last year’s decision to block the channels. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 11:18 · Brandon Gregory

Internet makes word of mouth archivable

The internet has empowered consumers to share stories, making word of mouth archivable for the first time, according to Paul Galantis, marketing director and co-founder of Yuppiechef, an online kitchen retailer. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 09:52 · Brandon Gregory

CEM Conference underway in Cape Town today

The Customer Experience Management (CEM) conference kicked off in Cape Town today, with various speakers on a variety of topics, including technology, which influences customer satisfaction. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 08:29 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom expects strong financial results

Vodacom expects its annual results for the recently concluded financial year to be more than 20 per cent stronger than last year, as operating performance and taxation changes boosted the company’s results. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 07:45 · Tom Jackson

22seven launches first iPhone app

South African money management service 22seven has launched the first version of its iPhone app, saying it has “huge ambitions” in the mobile space. → Read more
Wed, April 24th, 06:59 · Tom Jackson

Telkom Mobile allocated new number range

South Africa’s Telkom Mobile has been allocated the 061 number range to complement its existing 081 range, allowing the firm to grow its mobile subscriber base. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

Homebug, shining some light on energy conservation at home

A Cape Town startup is hoping to revolutionise the way homeowners monitor their electricity consumption by feeding them easy to understand information. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 14:02 · Richard Cutcher

Network Radio to broadcast live from 88mph Demo Day

Fast growing internet station Network Radio will be broadcasting live from the 88mph Demo Day in Cape Town on Thursday, as it bids to become the ‘go-to’ network for shows on the startup and entrepreneur scene in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 13:26 · Nanine Steenkamp

Q&A: SA entrepreneur values product building above all

Paul Kim, co-founder at online education tool enterprise EDGE Campus, spoke to HumanIPO about clichés regarding social media, networking events and fund hunting. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 12:16 · Brandon Gregory

Marian Shinn responds to Dina Pule’s press briefing on Sunday Times

Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance, says Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, must stop trying to set herself up as a victim of reports portraying her in a negative light. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 10:45 · Brandon Gregory

DRYVER, working towards eliminating drinking and driving

A new social network has been launched by Tops at Spar in a bid to reduce instances of drinking and driving in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 09:46 · Nanine Steenkamp

Cape Town becoming an ihub, says investor

Investors have acknowledged the African continent’s growing global potential as six tech startups pitched at a Demo Day Test Drive hosted by startup accelerator 88mph in Cape Town, South Africa last night (Monday). → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 08:24 · Brandon Gregory

Samwu: Don’t be fooled into buying e-tags

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has told the public they must not be “fooled” into purchasing e-tags for e-tolling, while the union aims to make e-tolling “uncollectable”. → Read more
Tue, April 23rd, 07:24 · Richard Cutcher

Sunday Times rubbishes SA minister Pule’s claims

A South African newspaper has slammed allegations made by communications minister Dina Pule that three of their investigative journalists are campaigning against her. → Read more
Mon, April 22nd, 14:39 · Brandon Gregory

Pule accused of blowing ZAR2.6 million on recruitment deal

Dina Pule, South African communications minister, allegedly wasted ZAR2.6 million (US$280,000) on a recruitment deal, which reportedly led to the appointment of Phosane Mngqibisa’s friends onto the boards of key parastatals. → Read more
Mon, April 22nd, 14:19 · Nanine Steenkamp

Yappo to launch #freelunch campaign

South African payment app Yappo will be launching three campaigns on selected university campuses in Cape Town and surrounding areas from next week. → Read more
Mon, April 22nd, 12:41 · Brandon Gregory

Pule speaks out against Sunday Times alleged “smear campaign”

Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, has said the negative reports by the Sunday Times over the past few months are a smear campaign against her. → Read more