South Africa, Page 47
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Wed, January 22nd, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
JPSA calls for investigation of e-toll tender
Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has called on the government to investigate the award of the e-tolling tender to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), given the lack of automation and backup system for e-tolls revealed in an emergency incident yesterday. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL operations centre reopens after security scare
The Central Operations Centre of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has reopened following yesterday’s security scare involving the discovery of a suspicious envelope on the premises, prompting the evacuation of the centre. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
iBurst launches learnership programme for unemployed
South African wireless internet provider iBurst has launched a 12-month learnership program for 50 unemployed students in Soweto and Eldorado Park, proving the scholars with practical skills in a number of different fields. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
WAPA, WBA join forces for Wi-Fi webinars
South African wireless operators’ body the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) has joined forces with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) to host a series of webinars, hoping to drive the development of Wi-Fi in South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
BITanium launches stats and data mining courses
South African business intelligence firm BITanium has launched a series of statistics and data mining courses, helping companies to make proper use of analytics tools. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Emerge Mobile bringing MPOS services to Africa
South African startup Emerge Mobile hopes to bring mobile point of sale (MPOS) services to Africa, affording business owners reasonably priced access to on-the-go payment services. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL operations centre evacuated over security concerns
The Central Operations Centre of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has been evacuated amidst security concerns following the discovery of a “suspicious” envelope containing white powder. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom employees complain over exec appointments
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has received a letter of complaint from a group of anonymous employees regarding executive appointments and alleged misuse of funds. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SEACOM investing in cloud in Kenya, SA
SEACOM is investing in developing cloud infrastructures in Kenya and South Africa, with the aim of attracting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in East and Southern Africa to move to the cloud. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
DoC must reissue tender for set-top box manufacture – SACF
South Africa's Department of Communications (DoC) has allowed a key contract for the manufacture of subsidised set-top boxes to expire, according to the South African Communications Forum (SACF), meaning it will have to be reissued and the digital migration process further delayed. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
SA consumer commission to take up e-tolling complaints
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) will take up complaints about e-tolling, though it should not be the first line of complaint, according to commissioner Ebrahim Mohamed. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB offering interest-free iPad payment plans
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has added the new line of Retina Display iPad Minis to its list of smart devices, available on extended payment plans with no extra charges. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
Econet, Liquid, MTN nominated for telecoms awards
African tech companies Econet, Liquid Telecom and MTN South Africa have been shortlisted for the inaugural Telecom.com Industry Awards, putting them up against global telecom giants. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s Mxit app launches nationally
South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has launched its “My ANC” Mxit app nationally, in an attempt to connect with young people on mobile platforms ahead of elections later this year. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Pay e-tolls early to avoid extra charges – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has urged Gauteng motorists not registered for e-tolls to pay their bills as early as possible to avoid extra charges. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
AccTech to demonstrate ERP mining software
South African business solutions company AccTech is set to showcase the blueprint of its newest release of business management software for the mining industry in early February. → Read more
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Fri, January 17th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Public transport exempt from e-tolls – SA Presidency
The South African Presidency has reiterated that public transport vehicles are exempt from paying e-tolls, while listing alternative roads for motorists looking to avoid the controversial gantries. → Read more
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Fri, January 17th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
DStv adds VOD feature to iOS app
South African pay-TV service DStv has added a new video-on-demand (VOD) feature to its iOS application allowing customers on its premium service to download videos from DStv Catch Up, also incorporating live streaming of sporting events in the SuperSport iOS and Android apps. → Read more
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Fri, January 17th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
MWEB partners Fon for crowdsourced Wi-Fi hotspots
South African internet service provider (ISP) MWEB has partnered with the world’s largest Wi-Fi network Fon, in a bid to create a crowdsourced global uncapped Wi-Fi network with over 300,000 hotspots in South Africa in 2014. → Read more
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Fri, January 17th, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
SEACOM experiences SA backhaul outage
SEACOM yesterday experienced an outage on its South African backhaul, with the cause as yet undisclosed. → Read more
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