South Africa, Page 44
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Wed, February 5th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
ApexPeak seeks $200m investment
South African startup ApexPeak is raising a $200 million investment fund, allowing investors to achieve above average return on investments on short-term loans. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB adds PS4, HD TVs, Blu-ray to smart device range
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has added the PlayStation 3 and 4, high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and Blu-ray DVD players to its smart device range, providing an alternative to those who cannot afford one-off payments. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Dimension Data boosts European presence with NextiraOne acquisition
South African firm Dimension Data has acquired certain subsidiaries of European business solutions firm NextiraOne for an undisclosed amount, continuing its recent expansion. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
SA begins smart ID rollout
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) started the initial rollout of smart IDs to 16-year-old youths and pensioners over 60 this weekend. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 12:20 · Tom Jackson
ICASA draft service quality regulations threaten $90k fines
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published a new draft of its End-User and Subscriber Service Charter for network operators and service providers, including fines of up to ZAR1 million (US$90,000) for non-compliance. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
CEO resignation evidence of “dysfunctional” SABC – Shinn
The resignation of South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) group chief operating officer (COO) Lulama Mokhobo is proof of how “dysfunctional” the state broadcaster has become, according to shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA) Marian Shinn. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
SAPO industrial action delaying Telkom bills
Telkom has said it is aware industrial action at the South African Post Office (SAPO) is affecting the delivery of Telkom account statements. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 18:20 · Tom Jackson
New MTRs to hurt Vodacom, MTN – Moody’s
The new mobile termination rates introduced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will hurt market leaders Vodacom and MTN but boost smaller operators, according to ratings agency Moody’s. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC CEO quits
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced group chief executive officer (CEO) Lulama Mokhobo is resigning effective February 28. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Bandwidth Barn partners InnovateBiz for entrepreneurial training
Cape Town’s government-funded technology incubator Bandwidth Barn has teamed up with InnovateBiz to provide unemployed school leavers with entrepreneurship training, hoping to provide individuals with the means to secure their own employment. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
SA presidency hotline increases case resolutions
The South African Presidential hotline has boosted its case resolution to 94 per cent from 39 per cent in five years, according to a government statement. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL will not break law over e-tolling
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has assured the public it has not broken the law with regard to e-tolling in Gauteng province, saying it and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) had become aware of an email campaign aiming to scare road users through “misinformation”. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Incorrect e-toll bills unacceptable – Zuma
South African president Jacob Zuma has said he is concerned about incorrect billing by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) for the controversial e-tolls in Gauteng province. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
Vodacom’s YeboYethu trade scheme begins
South African operator Vodacom has commenced limited trading on its ZAR7.5billion (US$673 million) black economic empowerment (BEE) scheme YeboYethu, allowing over 100,000 people with shares in the company to trade them via its Equity Express platform. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
Rubyfuza developer conference in Cape Town next month
The fourth annual Rubyfuza Ruby developer’s conference will be held in Cape Town from February 6, with a keynote address focusing on software development in Africa. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Times Media buys Vuma FM stake
South Africa’s Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired a 60 per cent stake in KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Vuma FM, adding to their recently diversified offering. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
T-Systems acquires SA firm Intervate
T-Systems has acquired South African enterprise information management firm Intervate for an undisclosed amount, with the deal effective from January 1. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB’s eWallet KZN users grow 89%
South African financial services provider First National Bank (FNB) has seen its eWallet user base in KwaZulu-Natal province (KZN) grow by 89 per cent, showing an increasing interest in mobile money in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Microsoft set to appoint Nadella CEO – reports
Microsoft is set to appoint its cloud computing head Satya Nadella as Steve Ballmer’s successor as chief executive officer (CEO), ending a lengthy recruitment process. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
New SA e-commerce regulations published
South Africa’s National Treasury has published its Electronic Services Regulations for public comment, following last year’s budget requiring foreign businesses supplying e-books, music and digital services to register as value-added tax (VAT) vendors. → Read more
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