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Thu, February 7th, 09:31 · Tom Jackson

Ubuntu smartphones to be available from October

Smartphones using the open source Ubuntu operating system will be available from October, with developers offered access to the operating system by the end of this month. → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 09:15 · Brandon Gregory

ICASA and SABS working towards new service quality report

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has failed to issue a single analysis of mobile network quality, despite promising quarterly reports 18 months ago. → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 08:57 · Vincent Matinde

Cape Town launches safety campaign with Tourism Radio

South African audio tour guide company Tourism Radio has launched a safety campaign in Cape Town targeted at educating the city’s visitors on security issues. → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 08:07 · Tefo Mohapi

Leaked letter suggests MTN SA to discontinue uncapped BIS

A leaked letter suggests MTN South Africa is to discontinue its uncapped BlackBerry Internet Service next month, in spite of previously expressing its belief in unlimited data. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 15:05 · Nanine Steenkamp

Apple launches first SA digital bookstore

A digital bookstore for South African schools and learners, called ZA Books, is now exclusively available on iPads through local dealer CoreGroup to provide South African institutions with textbooks as prescribed by the national curriculum. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 14:51 · Richard Cutcher

680km stretch of National Long Distance cable goes live in SA

Mobile operators MTN and Vodacom and telecommunications network operator Neotel will begin benefiting from a new fibre optic network after the Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal leg went live. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 14:45 · Tom Jackson

SA’s Vodacom reports service revenue fall, increase in group revenue

Mobile operator Vodacom has reported a drop in service revenues in the quarter ending December 31, 2012, affecting both its local and African operations, though group revenue increased. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 14:20 · Brandon Gregory

High Court puts muzzle on defamatory commenters on social media

South Africans will now have to take responsibility for the content they post on Facebook and Twitter after the High Court set a new legal precedent. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 13:50 · Richard Cutcher

MTN take full control of operator in Cyprus

South African mobile operator MTN Group has agreed a 50 percent equity deal in MTN Cyprus, giving it full control over its Mediterranean presence. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 12:07 · Tom Jackson

IEC to present e-voting, e-registration findings next month

South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is to present the findings of an investigation into e-registration and e-voting practices worldwide next month, but the chief electoral officer remains unsure as to whether either should be implemented. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 10:57 · Brandon Gregory

Public Protector’s office confirms Edison smart meter investigation

The South African Public Protector's office has confirmed they will investigate a questionable R1.25 billion (US$141 million) tender awarded to the Edison Corporation. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 08:28 · Nanine Steenkamp

OPINION: A rickety bridge between startups and resources

As the South African market is attempted by various entrepreneurs aspiring to succeed, there is an evident gap between entrepreneurs and investors, accelerators and resource providers. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 08:00 · Tefo Mohapi

MTN Group and other SA companies lead the way globally in committing to United Nations Global Compact

South African mobile operator, MTN Group, along with eleven other South African companies have taken the lead globally in voluntarily committing to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 18:46 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA student paper launches online news tip-off feature

Independent student newspaper of the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa, Die Matie, has launched an online news tip-off feature to engage with readers and keep on top of campus news. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 15:30 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA tech industry needs more female students

An invitation and desire for more female high school students to become interested and involved with technology was expressed at the Geek Girl Dinner in Cape Town on Friday last week. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 14:13 · Tefo Mohapi

ITEC expands through appointment of new dealers

ITEC, amongst South Africa’s top office automation solution providers, has added new dealers in Maputo, Mozambique and eastern Pretoria, SA, in a bid to expand its business. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 13:46 · Brandon Gregory

Microsoft introduces 4Afrika Initiative

Microsoft will engage in Africa’s economic development in order to improve its worldwide competitiveness through its new initiative 4Afrika. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 13:32 · Tefo Mohapi

Preferred Developer Programme launched by Mxit to recognise and reward best developers

South Africa's largest social network platform has launched their Preferred Developer Program (PDP) which will provide a form of certification or accreditation for Mxit developers. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 11:04 · Tefo Mohapi

South Africa gets the Nokia Lumia 620

The "most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone" is now available for sale in South Africa after the Nokia Lumia 620 was launched on Friday last week. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 10:16 · Tom Jackson

Online crowd-sourced safari guide launched

SafariBookings.com, an online crowd-sourced safari guide, has been launched, allowing users to view 2,200 user-generated reviews of safaris from different countries and operators. → Read more