South Africa, Page 26
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Tue, April 15th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
FNB enhances online banking
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has launched a number of enhancements to its online banking platform in an effort to “simplify its digital channels” after a study found it was no longer the country’s favoured service. → Read more
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Tue, April 15th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
XDSL, Dark Fibre sign infrastructure deal
South African internet service provider (ISP) XDSL has entered into an agreement with Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and its subsidiary Conduct to increase its footprint and capacity of its national networks. → Read more
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Tue, April 15th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Craig Newton appointed lead mobile developer at MobiMedia
South African mobile marketing agency MobiMedia has announced the appointment on Craig Newton as its new lead mobile developer, which the company said comes at time when Africa is moving towards a more mobile lifestyle. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Gareth Cliff launching WeChat radio show
South African radio personality Gareth Cliff will be launching a radio show over messaging platform WeChat as of May 1. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
DA to put SABC complaints to ICASA tomorrow
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa will hear the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) complaint about the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) “censorship” of its adverts tomorrow morning (Tuesday). → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Nomanini expands into Mozambique
South African electronic voucher distribution platform Nomanini has announced the expansion of operations into Mozambique after securing a partnership with a distributor in the country. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Pocketplan launches in Johannesburg, Bogota
Events mobile application Pocketplan has launched in Johannesburg and the Colombian capital of Bogota following a successful first few weeks in Cape Town. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches 79c prepaid calls tariff
South Africa’s second operator MTN has launched a ZAR0.79 flat rate calling tariff for its prepaid customers, saying the move will “stimulate the industry” and achieve lower prices for communications. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA applauds SA Taxi Council on e-toll boycott
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) applauds the decision of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) to call upon its members to boycott the e-tolling system operating in the country’s Gauteng province. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC protecting Zuma – Zille
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) purpose is protect President Zuma from accountability for his actions, according to Helen Zille, leader of opposition party the Democratic Alliance. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Nashua Mobile to sell subscribers to MTN, Vodacom
South Africa’s Nashua Mobile has announced to its shareholders it will be selling off its MTN and Vodacom subscriber bases to the mobile operators, citing inadequate returns as the reason for the transactions. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
mydoorhandle redesigns site, releases API
Cape Town-based mapping startup mydoorhandle has redesigned its website and released an API, adding additional functionality and convenience to the platform. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
Ericsson sacks South African employee over Tweet
Ericsson South Africa has sacked an employee, Vivienne Catherine Basson, after a Tweet the company said breached its Code of Business Ethics. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
SA’s Telkom warns customers over fraud
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has warned customers over a scam being run by fraudsters, saying they should be “on the alert” and report any suspicious activity. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
Galaxy S5 available in SA through Vodacom
Leading South African mobile operator Vodacom has announced availability of Samsung’s flagship smartphone the Galaxy S5 from today. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
DA calls for investigation into SABC phone tapping reports
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said it will request an investigation into reports the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is tapping its journalists phones. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
DA to challenge SABC “censorship” over advert
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said it will fight the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) decision to remove its “Ayisafani” television commercial. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
NIA tapping SABC staff’s phones – report
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) editorial staff are having their phones tapped by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Mxit launches new features, iOS redesign
South African mobile social network Mxit has announced a number of new product features across popular mobile operating systems (OS), as well as an iOS redesign. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
ICASA to receive greater e-commerce regulatory powers
Amendments to South Africa’s Electronic Communications Act (ECA) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Act will give the regulator greater jurisdiction over electronic transactions, and the ability to impose higher fines on offenders. → Read more
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