South Africa, Page 51
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Thu, December 19th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
MTN introduces MTN Prestige Plus
MTN has introduced its new Prestige Plus contract package, looking to give customers more value by bundling more anytime minutes, SMSs and more data value for a single monthly subscription fee. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL again denies OUTA claims on e-tags
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has again denied allegations by the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) it fabricated figures on how many e-tags have been purchased. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Mark Allewell leaving Tourism Radio, taking sabbatical
The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of South African audio tour guide company Tourism Radio, Mark Allewell, is stepping down from his position with the company in order to take a one-year sabbatical. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom to spend $870m on fixed line business
South Africa’s biggest operator Vodacom is to spend ZAR9 billion (US$870 million) on infrastructure development in 2014, with expanding its fixed line business the main focus for the operator in the coming year. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodafone App Star Challenge final tonight in Kenya
Mobile app developers from Kenya, India, Tanzania and South Africa will today compete in the final of the App Star Challenge being held in Kenya, showcasing the talent of national finalists from the emerging countries. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Motorists may get e-toll refunds – JPSA
Motorists in Gauteng may be able to claim e-toll refunds due to a Government Gazette notice on charges containing conflicting amounts, according to the Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Seed Engine opens applications for 3rd programme
Johannesburg-based startup accelerator Seed Engine has opened applications for its third programme, which will begin in July, following startups from the second cohort pitching at Demo Day. → Read more
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Wed, December 18th, 09:00 · Guest Post
REVIEW: Logitech Z150 Speakers
The Logitech Z150 is Logitech’s entry level speaker system, and the Bandwidth Blog’s Jaco van der Walt took them for a spin. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 18:00 · Selipha Kihagi
iPad Mini with Retina display in SA from December 18
Apple’s iPad Mini with Retina display is set to debut in Africa, with the first launch in South Africa set for December 18, Core Group, the official distributor of Apple products in the country, has revealed. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 15:20 · Tom Jackson
E-tag uptake lower than ever expected – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the uptake of the e-tags necessary for e-tolling on Gauteng highways has been lower than it expected. → Read more
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Tue, December 17th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
Sports prediction game Puntr seeks post-accelerator funding
South African startup Puntr is seeking further funding for its real-time sports prediction game after completing the Seed Engine accelerator programme in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
MTN partners Rocket, Millicom to boost African e-commerce
South Africa-based operator MTN Group has partnered with online incubator Rocket Internet and Millicom International Cellular to take equal stakes in Africa Internet Holding (AIH), seeking to promote African e-commerce and digital services. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 14:20 · Selipha Kihagi
iTunes giftcards set for South African entry
Leading global prepaid payment network Blackhawk Network has partnered with Opengate Technologies, a gift cards distributor based in South Africa, to bring iTunes gift cards into the country. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
PS4 sells out in SA
Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) sold out across South Africa on the day of its launch on Friday, with distributor Ster Kinekor Entertainment (SKE) saying it was the fastest-selling Sony product in its history. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Court challenge to StarSat porn channels launched
A non-profit organisation is preparing another legal challenge to the launch of porn channels on South African pay-TV service StarSat, the rebranded TopTV. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 08:00 · Richard Cutcher
ConvergeNet reports increasing losses
Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed ICT firm ConvergeNet has posted an operating loss of ZAR98.7 million (US$9.5 million) for the year ended August 2013, ZAR30 million (US$2.9 million) more than in 2012. → Read more
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Mon, December 16th, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Axxess reduces ADSL bundle prices
South African internet service provider (ISP) Axxess has reduced the cost of its ADSL bundles to boost competition with part state-owned Telkom. → Read more
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Sun, December 15th, 08:00 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 15/12/2013
Despite Christmas being just around the corner, the startup world never stops, with this week no different as HumanIPO caught up with tech entrepreneurs around Africa. → Read more
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Sat, December 14th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
TomTom SA to tweet festive traffic updates
TomTom South Africa will provide real-time traffic updates over Twitter over the festive season, including information regarding all the main toll roads and delays at toll gates. → Read more
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Fri, December 13th, 19:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: FI’s Keith Jones on 8 character traits for starting your own business
Keith Jones, director of the Founder Institute’s Johannesburg chapter, writes in his second guest post for HumanIPO what he believes are the essential character traits for entrepreneurs setting up their own business. → Read more
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