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Tue, April 16th, 13:56 · Richard Cutcher

Gumtree team launch SA job site

A job collating website, powered by the team behind popular Gumtree.com, has been launched in South Africa with more than 50,000 live vacancies. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 12:46 · Tom Jackson

Almost half of South Africans want to change mobile operator

Nearly 50 per cent of South Africans would change mobile operator if they could, according to new research from software provider Comptel. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 12:17 · Brandon Gregory

Hellocomputer and Draftfcb 2013 hackathon dates announced

Hellocomputer and Draftcb are planning to hold their second hackathon at their office in Katherine Street, Sandton, Johannesburg on May 9. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 11:38 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA education system has its head in the sand, claims parent

A South African parent has expressed his concern that the lack of IT education in the country could prevent his coding expert son from pursuing his dream. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 10:48 · Richard Cutcher

TopTV drops movies and kids channels

South Africa’s TopTV has dropped two of its channels, Top Movies +24 and Top Junior, as a turbulent six months goes from bad to worse. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 10:17 · Brandon Gregory

SA’s Western Cape e-tolls to affect Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain the most

Ivan Meyer, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the Western Cape, has said residents in Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain will be most affected by South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) tolling in the province. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 08:36 · Richard Cutcher

8ta cheapest prepaid SA network

8ta has been revealed as the cheapest prepaid mobile network by an individual study carried out by Research ICT Africa, despite its parent company Telkom trying to ditch it earlier this year. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 07:56 · Igor Hobotov

SociaNav launches social media metrics report

South African social media company SociaNav has launched metrics reports GoNav, GoNav+ and BizNav to give comprehensive reports on social media activities. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 07:36 · Kamau Mbote

Africa Apps Quest targets tourism sector

Visa and SA Tourism have launched the search for a unique app for the tourism industry, in order to capitalise on the increase in tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 06:06 · Tom Jackson

WBS asks for ICASA councillor to be withdrawn from investigation

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has again asked for Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) councillor Joseph Lebooa to be withdrawn from the regulator’s investigation into the firm’s alleged licence fees debts. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 05:34 · Tom Jackson

SA shopping malls and airports mapped

South African mapping firm mapIT, with international partner Micello, has announced it has mapped 65 shopping malls and 9 airports in South Africa, part of an offering of 15,000 indoor venue maps available worldwide. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 13:56 · Richard Cutcher

HumanIPO chief to speak at Cloud World Forum Africa

HumanIPO managing editor Tom Jackson will be among the guest speakers at next week’s second annual Cloud World Forum Africa in Johannesburg. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 12:12 · Richard Cutcher

Man in court connected to DigiCore director murder

A 25-year-old man was set to appear in a South African magistrates court today in connection with the murder of Nhlanhla Gasa, former director of DigiCore Holdings. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 09:48 · Tom Jackson

FNB launches Banking App for tablets

South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has released a new Banking App for tablets, tapping into the growing number of users in the country as part of a wider tablet device strategy. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 09:15 · Tom Jackson

NGB withholds online gambling winnings, SA man to sue

The National Gambling Board (NGB) has withheld money won by a South African man through online gambling, prompting the man to take legal action against the board. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 08:05 · Richard Cutcher

South Africa on hitlist of five for first Bitcoin ATMs in Africa

South Africa, Ghana, Angola, Egypt and Libya could be the first African countries to install Bitcoin ATMs in a move which has the potential to revolutionise currency trading on the continent. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 07:43 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL not ready to launch e-tolling – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has thrown doubt on the readiness of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to commence e-tolling on Gauteng roads in two months. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 07:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

Tech should be integrated in business for higher investment allure

William Jimerson, executive director at Musa Capital, believes the key to increased African investment lies in the integration of technology in business. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 06:05 · Nanine Steenkamp

PitchIN Stellenbosch to host business breakfast for SA entrepreneurs

Pitching organisation PitchIN Stellenbosch and the South African Innovation Network (SAINe) will be hosting a business breakfast to inspire entrepreneurs later this month. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 05:59 · Richard Cutcher

88mph startups pitching for investment at Demo Day

The first 10 startups to complete 88mph’s Cape Town accelerator programme will pitch to potential investors at Demo Day on Thursday, April 25. → Read more