South Africa, Page 24
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Thu, April 24th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data acquires US firm Nexus
South African information technology firm Dimension Data has announced its acquisition of 100 per cent of United States (US)-based technology solutions providers Nexus for an undisclosed sum. → Read more
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Thu, April 24th, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA police complains to ICASA over DA adverts
The Complaints and Compliance Commission (CCC) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will today hear a complaint from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in connection to political advertisements by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
ICASA end-user regulations fall short – ISPA
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has said while it welcomes the review of End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, the laws that protect end users through quality of service, the proposals fall short. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
75% of SA apps to be in cloud in 2 years – Alto Africa
South African businesses are poised for adopt cloud computing in a massive way, according to cloud computing services specialist Alto Africa, with 75 per cent of all applications set to be in the cloud within two years. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
FNB Twitter account continues to poke fun at users
The Twitter account of South Africa First National Bank (FNB) continues to prove controversial after it continued to make potentially offensive jokes even after provoking a Twitter storm after an Afghanistan-related comment. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Nokia launches Lumia 1320 in SA
Nokia has announced the imminent arrival of the six-inch Lumia 1320 in South Africa, just months after the launch of the Lumia 1520 and affordable Asha models. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
PCCW Global to provide telecom services to Modderfontein smart city
PCCW Global, the international operating division of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT), has signed an agreement with Chinese urban complex developer Shanghai Zendai to provide telecommunication and technology services to the development of the Modderfontein smart city initiative in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
SABC refuses to air EFF advert, party complains
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has refused to air an advertisement by opposition political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that urges followers to inflict damage upon e-tolling infrastructure. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
OUTA warns motorists of SANRAL’s e-tolling “sweeteners”
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will shortly offer “sizeable discounts” on outstanding e-toll payments provided road users register and promptly pay outstanding discounted amounts. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB Twitter jokes causes outrage
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has caused outrage after its social media personality Rbjacobs made a joke in bad taste on Twitter. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SME department likely in SA – Mbete
The inception of a small and medium enterprise (SME) department is likely, the national chairperson of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) Baleka Mbete has said, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
ASA dismisses Cell C complaint against MTN
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has dismissed a complaint by Cell C which claimed an advertisement published by MTN in the Sunday Times last month misled readers into thinking they could acquire “significant earnings”. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s first digital pirate prosecuted
The prosecution of South Africa’s first digital pirate has been concluded at the Bellville Commercial Crimes Court in Cape Town, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 09:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Customers want affordable, quality networks – MTN
South African operator MTN has reviewed its strategy, concluding affordability is central to consumer demands and acknowledging a need to revamp infrastructure for heightened network usage if the operator is to remain strong as market competition increases. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Radio will die – Cliff
Former South Africa radio presenter Gareth Cliff thinks radio is going to die and wants to hold its funeral. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius channel to cease broadcasting for 2 weeks
The MultiChoice channel dedicated to coverage of the murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius will feature an omnibus over the Easter weekend, then pop down for two weeks while the court is adjourned. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Bryanston has fastest broadband in SA
Bryanston, Johannesburg is the best broadband suburb in South Africa with an average download speed of 24 megabytes per second (Mbps), according to internet metrics company Ookla’s latest Net Index statistics. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
88mph startups pitch to investors in Cape Town
The 88mph accelerator programme in Cape Town held its Investor Day last night, with seven startups pitching to potential investors to secure follow-on funding. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL warns over fraudulent emails
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said an unknown company has been sending out emails claiming to be from SANRAL, fraudulently using the agency’s name, logo and details. → Read more
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Thu, April 17th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FICO software saves FNB $14m
Predictive analytics and decision management software firm FICO has saved South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) over ZAR150 million (US$14.2 million) by reducing the amount of fraudulent activity taking place on the bank’s network. → Read more
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