South Africa, Page 39
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Wed, February 26th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom CFO loan unlawful – CIPC
South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) has told part state-owned Telkom the loan granted to the company’s suspended chief financial officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehutte was unlawful, requiring reparative action from the company and chief executive officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
E-tolling hitting SA food prices – DA
E-tolling has led to higher food prices for customers in the Gauteng province, regardless of whether they use toll roads or not, opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA disrespecting SA legal processes – SANRAL
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) is showing disrespect for legal judgment and questioning the capability of the auditor general by calling into question the veracity of official e-tolling figures, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches low-cost bundle offering
South African mobile operator MTN has launched a new low-cost offering for prepaid customers, with discounted voice tariffs on purchasing a ZAR30 (US$2.76) credit bundle. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom Twitter account suffers bot attack
South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom has confirmed its Twitter account was hacked last night, attributing the disturbance to a bot attack. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
EFF manifesto promises connectivity, computer labs to SA schools
South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, has unveiled its manifesto ahead of the May 7 election, promising better broadband in educational institutions and the provision of computer labs in schools. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial to be broadcast live
The murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius is to be broadcast live, using hanging spy cameras, the court has ruled. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom calls for VoD tenders
South African part state-owned mobile operator Telkom has called for applications for the provisioning of video-on-demand (VoD) services in a newly announced tender. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
1.2m Gauteng road users registered for e-tags – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said 1.2 million toll road users in Gauteng province have now registered their vehicles for e-tags, urging remaining motorists to do the same. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN considers legal options over Cell C ad campaign
South Africa’s second mobile operator MTN is considering its legal options following an advertising campaign by Cell C telling subscribers to change network away from the company opposing the new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius launches @OscarHardTruth handle
The media team of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius has launched a new Twitter handle, @OscarHardTruth, to keep fans up to date with his murder trial, which begins on March 3. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
DA manifesto promises new regulatory framework for ICT
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has released its 2014 election manifesto, promising a new regulatory framework for ICT, the breakup of state-owned monopolies and support for startups and entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Naspers closing MIH SA e-commerce sites
Naspers has confirmed its investment arm MIH is shutting down a number of its South African e-commerce sites. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA publishes election regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its final regulations on party election broadcasts, political advertisements and the equitable treatment of political parties by broadcasting licensees ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for May 7. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Bekker steps down as Naspers CEO
South African media and e-commerce firm Naspers has announced chief executive officer (CEO) Koos Bekker is stepping down in April after 17 years leading the company. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom unveils Alcatel 2000 handset for elderly
South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom has exclusively unveiled the Alcatel 2000 handset designed especially for the elderly. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Samsung SA appoints new MD
Samsung Electronics South Africa has appointed Sung Woo Han as vice president and managing director (MD). → Read more
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Sat, February 22nd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Vodacom launches SuperRugby app
Vodacom South Africa has launched its SuperRugby app, allowing supporters to keep up to date with rugby statistics. → Read more
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Sat, February 22nd, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Why MTN has taken ICASA to court: Zunaid Bulbulia, CEO, MTN South Africa
The telecoms industry has spent the last four years on a journey towards cost-orientation, regulatory best practice and parity. That journey must continue and MTN fully expects termination rates to go on falling. But this fall must be informed by a transparent and credible cost study that reflects the costs incurred for all players in the market, including smaller players. This principled process is well known throughout the world and can be executed in a fair and commercially sustainable basis. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Samsung SA launches Smart Trade programme
Samsung South Africa has announced its Smart Trade Programme, enabling customers to trade in old smartphones for a new one at a reduced rate. → Read more
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