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Fri, March 15th, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Q&A: Website developers of LekkeSlaap and TravelGround

LekkeSlaap, an Afrikaans-language accommodation booking site, has hit online success with more than 28,000 “likes” on Facebook within a week of its launch. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 12:29 · Tom Jackson

New Telkom CEO next month – Pule

Minister of Communications Dina Pule says a new chief executive officer (CEO) of part state-owned South African operator Telkom will be announced in April, as the company’s share price continued to fall. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 12:08 · Brandon Gregory

Pigeon Pie, creating brand strategies for entrepreneurs

Marwaan Sasman, owner and founder of Pigeon Pie, believes web development and social media are the crucial aspects of an effective brand strategy, with application development being secondary. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 11:01 · Nanine Steenkamp

uBi GAMING to launch on Mxit today

South African startup ubiquitous GAMING (uBi GAMING) will release one of their original games on the Mxit platform today, the first of three to be launched by June 2013. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher

Banning porn on television would be “unconstitutional” – TopTV

TopTV has told the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) it would be “unconstitutional” to prevent it from broadcasting porn. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:58 · Brandon Gregory

Facebook to implement Twitter’s hashtag symbol

Facebook is reportedly looking to take on its rival Twitter by implementing the famous hashtag service. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher

Investment talks surround TopTV

On Digital Media (ODM), the company behind South African adult channel applicant TopTV, has revealed an investment deal is at an “advanced stage”. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:07 · Tom Jackson

Pule sends angry letter to SABC

Communications Minister Dina Pule has written an angry letter to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board over several actions she describes as “unprocedural”. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:57 · Tom Jackson

Motsoeneng removal stands – SABC board

The majority of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board has insisted the decision to remove Hlaudi Motsoeneng as acting chief operations officer (COO) stands, despite Minister of Communications Dina Pule’s statement to the contrary earlier. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

Risk avoidance SA’s entrepreneurial flaw

Risk avoidance and lack of confidence in development are some of the main obstacles to international success in funding acquisition, South African entrepreneurs believe. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 14:41 · Brandon Gregory

Cloud no longer simply a “buzz or a trend” in South Africa

South African business is fast adopting and applying cloud solutions as a means of transforming business. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 13:55 · Richard Cutcher

Technology Innovation Agency to lead SA research in electric cars

A multi-stakeholder initiative led by South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is set to begin research into and development of the technology needed to support electric and hybrid vehicles. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson

Oracle to acquire SA’s Nimbula

US software firm Oracle is to acquire South African startup Nimbula, in an effort to strengthen its cloud offerings. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 13:27 · Tom Jackson

Vodacom slashes broadband prices

Vodacom has cut the price of its SIM-only data contracts, following MTN in announcing new mobile data prices as part of the ongoing price war. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 12:49 · Nanine Steenkamp

Free Wi-Fi for SA as Samsung, AlwaysOn collaborate

An agreement between the South African division of mobile brand Samsung and internet provider AlwaysOn will offer free Wi-Fi access on Samsung smart devices from hotspots. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 11:12 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA social media use has more political potential, says SAIIA

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) believes South Africans are not utilising social media to full potential in comparison to other international countries. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 10:56 · Tom Jackson

DA accuses SIU of hacking own emails

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of hacking its own staff emails to stave off further scandal at the state anti-corruption organisation. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 10:11 · Tom Jackson

TopTV makes case for porn at ICASA hearings

On Digital Media (ODM), owner of TopTV, has made its case to be allowed to broadcast pornography at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) public hearings. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 10:03 · Brandon Gregory

Oracle Apps Day: The world has gone mobile crazy

The Oracle Apps Day began this morning at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), where key trends for the driving of mobile apps were examined. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 08:05 · Tom Jackson

Motsoeneng still SABC COO – Pule

Communications Minister Dina Pule says Hlaudi Motsoeneng is still acting chief operations officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) until a meeting with an agenda following corporate principles takes place. → Read more