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Wed, May 14th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town hosting 1st Lean Startup Machine
Cape Town will host its first Lean Startup Machine (LSM) conference later this month, hoping to provide entrepreneurs with insights into building a successful business. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
DoT extends e-tolls discount period
South Africa’s Department of Transport (DoT) has extended the discounted grace period for road users to pay outstanding e-toll bills, saying the department understands people are “still familiarising themselves” with the system launched in December last year. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Altron reports 14% revenue growth
South Africa’s Allied Electronics (Altron) has reported a 14 per cent increase in revenue from continuing operations during 2013, as well as a five per cent increase in profit. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cell C cuts prepaid call rates to 66c
South Africa’s third operator Cell C today announced cuts to call rates for prepaid and contract customers, to ZAR0.66 and ZAR0.79 respectively. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Net1 Mobile to launch solar powered mobile charging lamps
Net1 Mobile Solutions plans to release a solar powered lamp with mobile phone charging facilities in the next two months, followed by a second phase of lamps with the ability to function as Wi-Fi hotspots. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Assange headlining Net Prophet 2014 in Cape Town
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange will headline this year’s Net Prophet conference in Cape Town on May 21, sharing his insights on the future of the internet. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Former FNB, Vodacom CEOs join Invenfin board
South African venture capital (VC) firm Invenfin has announced the appointment of former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Jordaan and former Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys to its board as executive directors. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data acquires UK-based cloud video firm Teliris
South African information technology firm Dimension Data has acquired a 100 per cent stake in London-based cloud video managed services provider Teliris for an undisclosed amount in an effort to expand its Video Conferencing as a Service (VCaaS) facilities. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OpenWeb launches uncapped, unlimited broadband in SA
South African internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb has launched an uncapped, unlimited fixed line broadband offering, promising internet access without shaping or throttling measures. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom sets network record with free data promotion
More than 8 million people participated in the free mobile data promotion offered yesterday by South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom, setting a new network throughput record. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 15:39 · Tom Jackson
Telkom cancels VoD tender
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has cancelled a tender it advertised in February for the provision of video on demand (VoD) services, saying it will issue a new one based on a revised strategy. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s loss of support due to e-tolls – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has attributed the decline in popularity of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) to the launch of e-tolling. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Convergence Partners receives $40m Nedbank funding facility
African technology investment firm Convergence Partners has received a ZAR400 million (US$38.6 million) long-term funding facility provided by Nedbank Capital. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL warns road users of hoax e-toll emails
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has warned road users about hoax emails and messages claiming e-toll payments would be taken directly out of their accounts. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Altron subsidiary Bytes SA buys back minority stake
Allied Electronics (Altron) subsidiary Bytes SA has announced it is buying back 27 per cent of its stock from a consortium headed by Kagiso Strategic Investments (KSI). → Read more
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Sat, May 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Mxit chair Jordaan joins WOSA
Mxit chairman, former chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB) and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan has been appointed as industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA) chairperson. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JRA launches fault-reporting app
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has launched its Find&Fix mobile application after a testing phase, allowing road users to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and storm water drains. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN considers Millicom, Reliance acquisitions
Mobile operator MTN is considering acquisitions of Millicom International Cellular and Reliance Communications to expand its reach beyond Africa, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA
The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
SABLE Accelerator looks to connect SA startups with growth opportunities
The SABLE (South African Business Link to Experts) Accelerator, a global network of expat South African consultants, investors and domain experts based in Silicon Valley, has partnered with Powerlinx to allow South African companies to quickly identify and engage with local and global growth opportunities. → Read more
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