South Africa, Page 21
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Fri, May 9th, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Dos Santos replaces Knott-Craig Sr as Cell C CEO
South Africa’s third operator Cell C has confirmed the appointment of Jose Dos Santos as chief executive officer (CEO) following five months as interim head of the company, with former CEO Alan Knott-Craig Sr moving to the role of executive board member. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL denies issuing final demands over e-tolls
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has denied issuing final demands and summonses to road users who have not yet paid outstanding e-toll balances. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Samsung to stop supplying notebooks in SA
South African technology firm Samsung has announced it will be no longer be supplying notebooks to the South African region, instead focusing on “solutions that are aligned with the evolution of the technology market and the changing end user demands”. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom launches low-cost Smart 4 mini
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has launched its Smart 4 mini device, the latest in the Vodafone Smart family of devices aimed at bringing mobile internet to the broadest range of customers at a low price. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Electoral Court rules against DA Nkandla SMS, party to appeal
South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled against an SMS sent by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to voters in Gauteng province which said President Jacob Zuma had “stolen” taxpayer money, though the party said it would appeal the decision. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA election “selfies” illegal – IEC
Any voter in yesterday’s South African election who witnessed another taking a “selfie” of themselves and their ballot paper can lay a charge against the individual, according to Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chief electoral officer Mosotho Moepya. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
OUTA are “recently rehabilitated smokers” – Mona
South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) spokesperson Vusi Mona has referred to members of anti-e-toll lobby group the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) as “recently rehabilitated smokers”. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
SA applications invited for International Trade Programme
South African technology companies have been invited to apply to take part in the International Trade Programme, allowing selected parties to attend a six-day business bootcamp in June. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 06:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Intel partners African EduWeek as exclusive diamond sponsor
Intel has been announced as the exclusive diamond sponsor of African EduWeek, which will be returning to Johannesburg, South Africa on July 10-11 for its eighth edition, bringing together teachers and other stakeholders for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Uber offers Capetonians free rides during SA election
Taxi app Uber is offering new and existing users in Cape Town, South Africa two free rides during today’s election. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Google Doodle marks SA election
Google is running a special election-based Doodle on its South African domain as the country goes to the polls today. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
WPP acquires SA marketing agency Quirk
Global communications firm WPP has acquired a majority stake in South African ZAR68 million (US$6.5 million) marketing agency Quirk. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
FEATURE: SA elections – the tech perspective
With the South African elections taking place today, HumanIPO takes a look at what the leading three parties are pledging with regards to ICT to entice voters. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB implements location-based services
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has said location-based services (LBS) have allowed the bank to offer its customers a range of new features, including GeoPayments, the company’s near-field, person-to-person payment technology. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Former FNB Connect boss Roper joins Microsoft SA
Former head of Internet Service Provider (ISP) First National Bank (FNB) Connect has joined Microsoft South Africa as the company’s central marketing organisation (CMO) lead. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom offers $95k to innovative employees
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has challenged employees to submit business-changing innovations, with inventors of ideas implemented by the company standing the chance to win ZAR1 million (US$95,312). → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL begins issuing final e-tolling demands – JPSA
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has begun issuing final demands and summonses for e-toll violations, according to the Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
South Africans warned against voting booth “selfies”
South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned voters against taking “selfies” in voting booths during tomorrow’s election. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
JSE listings available on Google Finance
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced equity price data from the bourse has become available on Google Finance. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC warns over fake Facebook account
South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has warned against a fake Facebook account claiming to be that of deputy secretary general (DSG) Jessie Duarte. → Read more
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