South Africa, Page 27
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Fri, April 11th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Capitec displaces FNB as SA’s favourite for online banking
South African bank Capitec has taken the top spot in an online banking customer satisfaction survey, displacing previous favourite First National Bank (FNB). → Read more
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Thu, April 10th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Business incubator Shanduka Black Umbrellas relaunches in Cape Town
South Africa’s Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU), which runs business incubators targeting emerging entrepreneurs around the country, has relaunched its upgraded incubator in Cape Town and acknowledged two local businesses as part of its Enterprise Development (ED) Awards. → Read more
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Thu, April 10th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Ekaya launches early access phase
South African startup Ekaya, which has launched in order to help property owners and tenants connect with each other, has announced the start of its early access phase, allowing tenants to create a profile in advance of the platform going live. → Read more
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Thu, April 10th, 08:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Claire Cobbledick, head of marketing, Gumtree
With the competitive world of online marketing and search engine optimisation not providing a level playing field for big business and small enterprises, Claire Cobbledick, head of marketing at Gumtree, explains how more and more small businesses are making use of online classifieds. → Read more
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Thu, April 10th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Adam Smith International partners AccTech to deploy Microsoft Project Online
Advisory firm Adam Smith International has partnered AccTech Systems to deploy Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) for the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF), the United Kingdom (UK) Department for International Development’s (DfID) water infrastructure programme in Southern Africa. → Read more
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Wed, April 9th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom Mobile launches Galaxy S5, recommends “lots of data”
South Africa’s part state-owned operator Telkom Mobile has announced its customers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy S5 as of Friday, with a range of data offers also available to cater to the high data needs of the device. → Read more
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Wed, April 9th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
DStv, SABC deal “pro-competitive” – MultiChoice
The agreement between DStv provider MultiChoice and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) referred to the Competition Commission for investigation by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) today is “pro-competitive” and the regulator’s complaint “completely without foundation”, MultiChoice has said. → Read more
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Wed, April 9th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA orders Competition Commission to investigate SABC, DStv deal
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has asked the Competition Commission to investigate possible uncompetitive practices by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and DStv provider MultiChoice. → Read more
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Wed, April 9th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Telkom to cut $96m costs annually, job losses imminent – report
South African part state-owned telecommunications provider Telkom has announced its plans to cut ZAR1 billion (US$96 million) in costs annually for the next five years, inevitably resulting in job losses, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, April 9th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
SA government, MTN open computer centre for blind
South Africa’s Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities and mobile operator MTN have opened an accessible computer centre at the Bartimea School for the Blind and Deaf, outside of Bloemfontein. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA police warn over Wonga email scam
An email scam in South Africa is conning members of the public out of money, through emails offering low-rate loans purporting to be sent by short term loan provider Wonga. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 19:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Infobip launches first end-to-end business messaging tool in SA
South African mobile messaging and payments provider Infobip has launched the country’s first end-to-end business messaging solution, allowing organisations to message end users without third party involvement. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Motlanthe inaugurates SANRAL e-tolling operations centre
South Africa’s deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe today inaugurated the e-tolling central operations centre (COC) of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), to be the “nerve centre” for monitoring of the toll roads in Gauteng province. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
ANC to appeal Nkandla SMS ruling
South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) is to appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of its case against the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) over an SMS sent to 1.5 million Gauteng voters accusing president Jacob Zuma of stealing public money. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Media Corner will cooperate with SIU over DoC probe
South African marketing agency Media Corner has said it will cooperate with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) over its probe into a ZAR756 million (US$71.6 million) tender awarded to it by the Department of Communications (DoC), which it is alleged to have invoiced for in spite of having done no billable work. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Tourism Radio launches Windows Phone app
South African digital tour guide creator Tourism Radio has released its Windows Phone app, providing location specific audio, images and travel information to individuals using the mobile operating system (OS). → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OPINION: Pistorius trial broadcasting, social media break down barriers to SA legal system
The live broadcast and social media coverage of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial serves the important purpose of making the South African justice system accessible for the country’s citizens, by combining unbiased live reporting of a criminal trial with the surge of interest inevitably surrounding a national icon. → Read more
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Tue, April 8th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN warns of SIM swap scam
South African mobile operator MTN has issued a warning to its customers advising them to be wary of a SIM swap scam. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
ABSA launches Payment Pebble
South Africa’s ABSA bank has announced the launch of its Payment Pebble, a device that allows businesses and vendors to accept card payments through a smartphone. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
Carrim ignoring black-owned, community TV sectors – NAMEC
South African communications minister Yunus Carrim forgot two important groups in his response to criticism over his digital migration policy, according to a column by the president of the National Association of Manufacturers in Electronic Components (NAMEC). → Read more
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