South Africa, Page 16
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Fri, May 30th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA not licensing extremely high frequency spectrum
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has rejected claims it is planning to licence extremely high frequency (EHF) spectrum bands, saying the regulator currently has no regime under which such technology could be allowed to be used in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Vodacom data transfer ad misleading – ASA
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled a Vodacom advert promoting a service whereby subscribers can gift data bundles to others is misleading. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA, Tunisia, Algeria have best quality broadband in Africa
South Africa’s consumer broadband connection has been ranked 39th of 50 countries included in Ookla’s Household Quality Index, with only three African countries making the top 50 countries. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
South Africans online grew 20% in 2013 – study
Twenty million South Africans had access to the internet in 2013, growing 20 per cent year-on-year from 2012, according to a study. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Steyn City announces FTTH plans
Steyn City, a mixed use estate in Johannesburg, South Africa set for launch in 2015, has revealed its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) plans, saying residents will be provided with open access and internet protocol television (IPTV) functionality. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
SA copper theft increased in April
Copper theft in South Africa increased to a value of ZAR12.5 million (US$1.2 million) in April from ZAR11 million (US$1.05 million) in March, with incidences having risen by 26 per cent year-on-year. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
“On road enforcement” will not target e-toll non-payers
The chief executive officer (CEO) at South African firm Electronic Toll Collection Jamie Surkont has said “on road enforcement” of Gauteng’s e-tolls will focus on cars with no licence plates and unidentified vehicles using the e-tolling network. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s FoneWorx acquires stake in market research firm
South African telecom and technical firm FoneWorx has purchased a 44 per cent stake in market research company Living Facts for an undisclosed amount. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town set for $20m broadband budget
Cape Town executive mayor Patricia de Lille has announced a proposed budget of ZAR216 million (US$20.6 million) for the continued deployment of broadband services in the city. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA to hear Screamer Telecoms illegal radio transmission case
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced a public hearing is to take place to hear testimony from an expert witness in its case against Screamer Telecoms over alleged radio transmission without a spectrum licence. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Court throws out WBS case against Vodacom bulk SMS contract termination
A South African court has thrown out the application for an urgent interdict by WBS, the parent company of internet provider iBurst, regarding mobile operator Vodacom’s termination of its contract over alleged non-payment of outstanding invoices. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Johannesburg to host first Startup Grind
Startup networking community Startup Grind will hosting its first event in Johannesburg, South Africa next month, following launches in Cape Town and Nairobi, Kenya. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom’s Neotel purchase will benefit industry – WAPA
The proposed acquisition of South African fixed line operator Neotel by the country’s leading mobile operator Vodacom would benefit the industry at large, providing a nationwide high-quality operator capable of servicing consumers and businesses alike, according to the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA). → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Neotel reports 23 per cent revenue growth
South African fixed-line operator Neotel, recently acquired by Vodacom, has reported 23 per cent growth in revenue for 2013, totalling over ZAR3.9 billion (US$371 million) for the year ending March 31. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA mobile operators welcome Cwele, Cell C urges clarification
South Africa’s mobile operators have welcomed the newly appointed minister of telecommunications and postal services and minister of communications, although third operator Cell C said further clarity is needed on the respective responsibilities of the newly restructured ministries. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigeria fuels MTN growth, SA revenues fall
Nigeria fuelled MTN Group’s double-digit revenue growth in the four months to the end of April 2014, however the company’s home operations in South Africa lagged behind with revenues decreasing year-on-year. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SOS Coalition opposes communications restructuring, ousting of Carrim
South African public broadcasting support group the SOS Coalition has said restructuring the Department of Communications and replacing Yunus Carrim will not bring much needed stability. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC yet to contact Motsoeneng over public protector report
The acting chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Hlaudi Motsoeneng has not received any communication from his employer since the publication of the public protector’s report in February, recommending his replacement within 90 days. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
SA’s Stock Shop goes live this month to assist in buying shares
South African stock exchange personal assistant platform Stock Shop is to go live this month, providing education tools, collated products and services, and trading tools for individuals looking to invest on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
E-toll non-payers to face “on road enforcement”
Gauteng motorists with outstanding e-tolls may soon face “on road enforcement” when provincial traffic police are mandated with enforcing payments of outstanding e-toll bills, according to a report. → Read more
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