South Africa, Page 56
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Thu, November 28th, 18:30 · Richard Cutcher
Nigeria to overtake SA as cloud computing booms in Africa
More Nigerian businesses will be using cloud-based services than in South Africa by the end of 2014, “dramatically” leapfrogging Kenya in the process, according to a survey carried out by Cisco and World Wide Worx. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 18:00 · Richard Cutcher
MTN takes fight to Turkcell over lawsuit
MTN Group has confirmed it will “vigorously” fight against Turkcell’s latest lawsuit filed against it relating to corruption allegations surrounding its award of a telecommunications licence in Iran. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
Zuma signs POPI bill into law
South African President Jacob Zuma has signed the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) bill into law, with an expert telling HumanIPO direct marketers are set to feel the biggest impact. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC holding public consultation on editorial policy
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is open for public comments and suggestions regarding its editorial policy, as the state broadcaster nears the end of an ongoing editorial review. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 13:30 · Richard Cutcher
Africa gets its first dedicated MVNE
Cell C has partnered with Mirage Telecom and Comverse to launch the first “dedicated mobile virtual network enabler” (MVNE) in Africa, as stakeholders begin to push the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) industry forward on the continent. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Avis against e-tolling
Car hire company Avis has denied media reports it supports the implementation of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, though it said it would comply with the policy. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
MTN hoping for $450m Iran windfall
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network company, is hoping the increased cooperation between the United States and Iran, including the expected lifting of sanctions, could boost its cashflow by around US$450 million. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
Full recovery expected for Knott-Craig Sr, Cell C surpass 13 million subscribers
Jose Dos Santos, acting chief executive officer (CEO) at South Africa’s third network operatos Cell C, has given a positive report on Alan Knott-Craig Sr’s health, saying he expect the CEO to make a full recovery. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
SA Ministry of Labour hits out at false Oliphant account
The South African Ministry of Labour has distanced itself from social media accounts claiming to belong to minister Mildred Oliphant, in the latest example of a prominent South African being impersonated on social media. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches rural mobile internet cafes
South Africa’s second mobile operator MTN has launched its eStreet mobile internet cafe project, focusing particularly on rural destinations. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 06:00 · Richard Cutcher
University of Johannesburg to enforce tablet use for first years
First year students at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) will be required to buy a discounted tablet, if they do not already have one, or a laptop before beginning their studies in 2014. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 17:30 · HumanIPO
Review: Apple iPhone 5S – should you upgrade?
Apple’s iPhone formula has been going for quite some time now – the first one arrived in 2007, and the 3G model landed in South Africa in 2008. Apple has clearly had an evolutionary design theme with the iPhone, and the latest 5S model continues the tick/tock update methodology. It might look almost identical to the iPhone 5, but on the inside it is a major step forward. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Convergence Partners launches $145m infrastructure fund
Investment management fund Convergence Partners has launched its Convergence Partners Communications Infrastructure Fund (CPCIF), with US$145 million dedicated to the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Africa. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
SACCI clarifies position on e-tolling
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has said it remains opposed to e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways after the South African National Roads Limited (SANRAL) suggested the organisation supported the controversial project. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
No legal merit to Turkcell case – MTN Group
MTN Group believes there will be “no legal merit” to Turkcell’s latest lawsuit filed against them in South Africa, although it is withholding further comment until it has examined the papers. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom named most socially responsible on JSE
South Africa’s largest operator Vodacom has been recognised as a best performer on the socially responsible investment (SRI) index of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), acknowledging the operator’s low environmental impact status. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
FFP application against e-tolling will be heard December 2
The Freedom Front Plus’ (FFP) application in court for an interdict against the launch of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways will be heard on December 2, the day before the controversial system goes live. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: Good news for Naspers, little good news for Africa
Naspers, the 98-year-old South African multimedia and internet company, released its half year results yesterday, showing stunning growth across its online businesses, but little credit was given to any of its Africa-based operations. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
BB Z30 now available on Cell C
Cell C, South Africa’s third largest mobile network, is now providing the BlackBerry Z30 to customers through a range of packages. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher
Turkcell reignites MTN battle with SA lawsuit
Turkish mobile operator Turkcell has filed its latest lawsuit against MTN Group, this time in South Africa, claiming damages over a long running dispute in Iran. → Read more
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