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Mon, February 25th, 08:53 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C offers BlackBerry Z10 to customers

Cell C today announced the BlackBerry Z10 handset will be available in Cell C stores from March 1, in a bid to keep up with rival operators. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 15:38 · Richard Cutcher

SA operator Cell C uncover data problems

Cell C has finally recognised its data issues, following a barrage of complaints from South Africans on social media. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 15:18 · Nanine Steenkamp

FNB banking app breaches 400,000 user count

South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has revealed its banking application has reached 400,000 users, motivating innovation in the industry. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 14:12 · Richard Cutcher

Hundreds of SA licencees not paying ICASA fees

Non-compliant licencees are costing the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) millions of rands. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 13:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C urges MTR cuts postponement

Cell C is calling upon the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to postpone proposed cuts to mobile termination rates (MTRs), arguing they are insufficient and will hinder market competitiveness. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pistorius ruling to be broadcast on YouTube

The decision on whether Oscar Pistorius will be granted bail is to be broadcast live on YouTube. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 11:59 · Nanine Steenkamp

Python issue ‘overblown’, says SA expert

South African Python expert Simon Cross believes the UK software company application to claim ‘python’ as a trademark is not as major an issue as it is made been out to be. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 09:42 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Press Council tightens ropes on online media

Online news sites will soon be subject to stricter regulations as the South African Press Council plans to extend its code, holding online media accountable to the same standards as printed media. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 09:06 · Tefo Mohapi

Johannesburg gets first dedicated tech hub

JoziHub, Johannesburg’s first technology incubator, was launched last night with founders promising it will be “dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation”. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:51 · Richard Cutcher

Oscar Pistorius tweets could be defamatory – legal expert

Comments made on Twitter concerning the ongoing Oscar Pistorius murder case in South Africa could lead to unknowing bloggers being found guilty of defamation. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:50 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA referendum on e-tolling suggested, law expert agrees

A constitutional law expert has added his voice in support of the Democratic Alliance (DA) suggestion that South Africans should vote for or against the implementation of the e-tolling system. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

Blue Label Telecoms announces Bieber-based starter pack

South Africa’s Blue Label Telecoms has launched a Justin Bieber branded starter pack in a bid to capitalise on excitement over the singer’s impending concert tour. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 13:25 · Gabriella Mulligan

Official Pistorius website dedicated to providing updates

Oscar Pistorius’ family has dedicated his official website to providing court updates and information to supporters, citing “enormous global interest” in the ongoing case. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 09:01 · Nanine Steenkamp

FNB first SA bank to offer Google Nexus 7 with added banking app

First National Bank (FNB) has come up with an offer including the ASUS Google Nexus 7 3G and Wi-Fi tablet with the aim of boosting self-service banking numbers. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 07:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Startup entrepreneur questions SA legislation for SMMEs

South African entrepreneur Heather Malcomess is set to challenge the Department of Trade and Industry Company (DTI) at the Law Symposium next week in Johannesburg concerning the lack of support for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 06:30 · Richard Cutcher

SA operators launch BlackBerry’s Z10 in stores

South Africa’s two biggest operators have almost simultaneously launched the hotly anticipated Z10 smartphone, making it available in stores nationwide from tomorrow (Friday). → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 17:17 · Tefo Mohapi

Ubuntu unveil tablet interface

Ubuntu has unveiled its tablet interface one day before the first Ubuntu for Smartphones image for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 is made available. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 15:07 · Richard Cutcher

MTN deny plan to cut BlackBerry Internet Service

The popular BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) will not be discontinued in South Africa for those on the MTN network. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 14:48 · Nanine Steenkamp

Billion dollar lagging AU project to improve African infrastructure

The African Union (AU) project Programme for Infrastructure Development for Africa (Pida) is seeking private funding in order to commence with developments, including ICT improvements continent-wide. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 10:26 · Richard Cutcher

SA ISPA calls on Telkom to reduce its broadband fees

Telkom has been implored to reduce charges on Internet service providers using its fixed-line broadband network to keep the market competitive. → Read more