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Tue, March 26th, 10:25 · Brandon Gregory

DoC “astounded” by Sunday Times’ “extraordinary attack” on communications minister

The Department of Communications (DoC) have defended Dina Pule, communications minister, from the allegations made against her in a recent Sunday Times report and she is set to take the matter to the press ombudsman. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 07:57 · Richard Cutcher

Altron returns to Altech buyout

Telecommunications group Altron appears to have have relaunched its bid to buy out Altech, almost six years after failing with an initial approach. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 07:12 · Richard Cutcher

SA’s MWEB receives extra capacity during Seacom outage

South African internet service provider MWEB has apologised to its customers for the disruption caused by the Seacom cable cut and is using Facebook to keep them updated. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 16:17 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom SA introduces offer for hearing impaired customers

Vodacom South Africa is doubling SMS bundles for hearing impaired customers at no extra cost in a new promotional offer. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Sanral denies Western Cape e-toll implementation by April

The South African Roads National Agency (Sanral) has said it is not ready to begin the N1-N2 Winelands toll highway project in April in the Western Cape, while another report indicates the concession contract process was postponed to June 1. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 15:23 · Nanine Steenkamp

Telkom forced to face fine, second complaint

South African telecommunications operator Telkom is expected to pay its full ZAR449 million (US$48 million) fine after the company withdrew its appeal from Competition Appeal Court and faces a second hearing. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 14:28 · Brandon Gregory

Google announces white space trial in South Africa

A Google initiative will see ten educational facilities in Cape Town performing wireless broadband over white space networks in connection with connectivity for rural areas. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 12:22 · Brandon Gregory

Vodacom extends its LTE service to all customers

Vodacom, South Africa’s leading mobile network operator, has extended its long-term evolution (LTE) services providing high-speed access to the internet beyond its contract customers. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

South African scientist to build digital brain

A South African scientist is working on the development of a digital brain as part of a project to detect the procession of mental disorders. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:12 · Brandon Gregory

Second phase for SA’s Gauteng e-tolls plan denied

Claims by Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng caucus leader, indicating motorists in the province will face more tolled highways as the second phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) were given the greenlight, have been denied. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 05:30 · Richard Cutcher

Pressure on Pule and boyfriend builds

Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, has been accused of nepotism after allegations emerged her boyfriend was behind appointments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
Sat, March 23rd, 17:47 · Richard Cutcher

SA venture capitalists invest in 88mph

Cape Town-based venture capital firm 4Di Capital has invested in African seed accelerator 88mph, a first for the continent’s accelerator scene. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 16:10 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zamtel chair to lead SATA

The chairman of Zambian telecommunications operator Zamtel will step in as chairman of the South African Telecommunication Association (SATA) from April to address challenges in the telecommunications industry. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 15:20 · Brandon Gregory

UCT Entrepreneur Society relaunches for aspiring young entrepreneurs

Brett Webster started the University of Cape Town Entrepreneur Society (UCT ES) in 2011, but was relaunched “properly” this year to fill the gap of sustainable support for young entrepreneurs studying at UCT. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 15:12 · Nanine Steenkamp

ZAR2,000 up for grabs at PitchIN Stellenbosch tonight

Entrepreneurs stand the chance to pocket ZAR2,000 at the PitchIN pitching event in Stellenbosch, South Africa, tonight in a bid to encourage students to kickstart their startups. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 13:25 · Tefo Mohapi

Nashua Communications showcase their Open Unified Communications technology

Senior technologists, high profile customers and guests of Nashua Communications were demonstrated the communication capabilities and scenarios at the South African company’s Innovation Centre in Midrand this week. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 12:47 · Brandon Gregory

Environmental advocacy groups plan counter BRICS summit

In response to next weeks BRICS Summit, the Environmental advocacy groups are planning a counter summit called “BRICS-from-Below” out of concern for African resources. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 10:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

Infrared activated for mamba search

Infrared cameras were installed at the Pretoria Zoo, in Gauteng, South Africa, yesterday (Thursday) to track down a black mamba snake which escaped last week. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 08:14 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile Money Awards slated for May in SA

The first Mobile Money Awards will be unveiled at this year’s fifth annual Mobile Money Africa conference and Expo to be held in Johannesburg in May this year. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 13:24 · Tefo Mohapi

EMEA CIOs to spend more on IT in 2013, report predicts

A research report reveals approximately 71 per cent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) region are forecasted to increase investment in IT this year. → Read more