South Africa, Page 28
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Mon, April 7th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
Africa Internet Holding launches Lendico marketplace in South Africa
Africa Internet Holding (AIH) has announced the launch of Lendico in South Africa, providing a digital alternative to banks and enabling investors to directly fund the loans of private individuals. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
DoC whistleblower loses legal protection
Former South African Department of Communications (DoC) spokesperson Wisani Ngobeni has lost failed in his bid for whistleblower protection, meaning disciplinary action can now be taken against him. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 15:30 · Tom Jackson
DA to use Nkandla SMS judgment as evidence for Zuma impeachment
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) is to use a court judgment on its Nkandla-related SMS as evidence as it seeks to have president Jacob Zuma impeached. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB reports data bundle purchase growth
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has seen 145 per cent growth in data bundle purchases since 2012, reflecting a move towards data driven smart devices. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ICASA thanks South Africans after MTR case
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published an advertisement in the Sunday Times yesterday thanking South Africans for their support during the legal battle between the regulator and operators MTN and Vodacom over mobile termination rates (MTRs). → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Motsoeneng ordained as priest
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng has been ordained as a priest, saying “real” education was more important than tertiary programmes, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
DoC probed by SIU
South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the offices of the Department of Communications (DoC), confiscating laptops as it investigates a publicity tender worth ZAR756 million (US$71.6 million), according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian, South African teams reach semi-final of Ericsson Application Awards
Ericsson has announced Team SOP (Nigeria) and Team WorkMode (South Africa) are among the semi-finalists of the company and student categories respectively of the Ericsson Application Awards (EAA) 2014. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
Samsung announces Sandton store
Samsung South Africa has announced the opening of its Sandton Experience Store in Nelson Mandela Square, hoping to make connected lifestyle solutions more accessible. → Read more
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Mon, April 7th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
BYOD catches SA companies by surprise – Nashua
Organisations in South Africa have been taken by the surprise by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend, according to Andy Openshaw, chief executive officer (CEO) at Nashua Communications. → Read more
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Sat, April 5th, 07:00 · Agatha Nduku
Mobile Money Africa event to focus on expanding payments industry
The 6th annual Mobile Money & Digital Payments Africa is set to bring together over 400 experts from the entire spectrum of the industry on May 21-22 in Johannesburg, with the key speakers at the conference prioritising the ability to provide financial services to the previously unbanked. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JPSA clarifies SANRAL comments on e-toll prosecutions
The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has issued a statement hoping to clarify the process of criminal prosecution that would have to be undertaken by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) for non-payment of e-tolls. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
Orange pilots Wi-Fi network in Cape Town
Telecommunications provider Orange has partnered with Cape Town-based African Eagle Tourism to pilot a free Wi-Fi programme in its vehicles. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
African SkyCAM brings “drone journalism” to Nairobi
African SkyCAM has launched in Nairobi, Kenya, establishing Africa’s first newsroom-based “eye in the sky” drones and camera-equipped balloons to allow journalists to cover breaking news in dangerous or remote areas without the need for costly helicopters. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Incredible Connection launches limited ADSL offer
South African consumer electronics and IT retailer Incredible Connection has launched a limited offer on its capped ADSL, charging ZAR49 (US$4.60) for 20 gigabytes of data per month, representing a ZAR91 (US$8.55) price reduction. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
Court finds in DA favour over Nkandla SMS
The High Court in Johannesburg has ruled an SMS sent by South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to over 1.5 million Gauteng voters accusing president Jacob Zuma of stealing public money was “fair comment”. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL undermines parliamentary accountability – OUTA
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said comments made by Inge Mulder, chief financial officer (CFO) at the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), regarding its cash flow position undermine parliamentary accountability. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Altron expects higher earnings
South African IT and electronics group Allied Electronics (Altron) has announced it is expecting higher earnings following the company’s successful acquisition of Altech minorities and division restructuring. → Read more
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Fri, April 4th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town hosting gaming competition
Cape Town will host the MWEB GameZone Master Series “Call of Duty Ghosts” LAN this weekend as part of an initiative to bring gaming into the mainstream. → Read more
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Thu, April 3rd, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN reduces roaming charges
South African mobile operator MTN is amending its roaming charges, allowing its prepaid and contract customers to communicate while travelling at reduced rates. → Read more
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