South Africa, Page 58
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Fri, November 22nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
DA e-tolling billboards destructive – ANC
The unveiling of billboards condemning e-tolling in Gauteng by the Democratic Alliance (DA) was a destructive campaign, according to the ruling African National Congress (ANC). → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
GreenBack set for beta phase on StartupBus trip
StartupBus Africa arrived in Cape Town this morning, with one Zimbabwean-inspired idea looking to connect the developed and developing world through a mutual need to save and use carbon. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom to launch FTTH within one year
South African part state-owned operator Telkom hopes to launch fibre to the home (FTTH) services by the end of 2014, with current trials of the service are returning positive results. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
Nashua profit drop hits Reunert revenues
South African ICT group Reunert is reporting a three per cent decline in revenue for the year ending September 30, putting the drop down in part to a decline in fortunes for its mobile and internet solutions business Nashua Mobile. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 14:30 · Richard Cutcher
SA’s property market needs tech innovation – startup
Graeme Tennant, managing director of Property Switch, believes his company can disrupt South Africa’s property market by introducing relatively simple innovation and a web-based business model. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Neotel launches usage-based WAN in SA
Converged communications network operator Neotel has announced the launch of the first enterprise usage-based wide area network (WAN) services in South Africa, allowing businesses flexibility with bandwidth usage and the ability to manage costs. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
DA launches new billboards condemning e-tolling
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng Mmusi Maimane has launched new billboards in Gauteng, with the message: “A vote for the DA is a vote against e-tolls”. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Campaigners against e-tolling vow to continue fight
The Freedom Front Plus (FFP), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance and the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) have all promised to continue the fight against e-tolling in Gauteng, which is set to begin on December 3. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA praises significance of Ngcaba appointment
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has lauded the appointment of Andile Ngcaba to the Future of Global Internet Cooperation panel, claiming it to be an endorsement of the country’s management of the communications sector. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 08:30 · Tom Jackson
AfriForum will not register company vehicles for e-tolls
South African civil rights organisation AfriForum has said it will not be registering its company vehicles for e-tolls, as it looks to encourage motorists to avoid registering and make the system impractical. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Ster-Kinekor completes cinema digitalisation
Ster-Kinekor Theatres has completed the digital conversion of all its 438 cinemas around South Africa as it seeks to provide audiences with the best possible movie viewing experience. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Contact centres supported by outdated tech
South African contact centres are resting on technology nearly a decade old and need to embrace innovation to prevent being left behind, according to Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at ICT solutions firm Elingo. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
DoC seeks legal advice on USAASA probe findings
Communications minister Yunus Carrim has said the findings of an investigation into Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) chief executive officer (CEO) Zam Nkosi will not be made public until after his department has conferred with the Chief State Lawyer’s Office. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
No special e-toll courts – SA justice minister
South African justice minister Jeff Radebe has confirmed there will be no special courts established for non-payers of e-tolls on Gauteng’s freeways, with prosecutions to take place in normal district courts. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
E-tolls to go live on December 3
E-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways will go live on December 3, South Africa’s transport minister Dipuo Peters has announced. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL set for e-tolling phase 2, DA vows to fight on
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will extend e-tolling even further in its second phase, according to Mmusi Maimane, Democratic Alliance (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng, who has again vowed to continue the fight against the controversial policy if he is elected in the province. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 19:30 · Tom Jackson
Dimension Data chairman on international internet governance panel
Andile Ngcaba, chairman of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa, will be the only African representative on an international panel on the future of internet governance. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Shinn calls for open SABC corruption briefing
Marian Shinn, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister for communications, has called for an open briefing of parliament regarding the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) ZAR19.5 million (US$1.9 million) criminal investigation into its own behaviour. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 16:30 · Richard Cutcher
WAPA to provide VAS, lobby against unfair competition
South Africa’s Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) has announced its strategic aims for 2014, while also appointing a new executive team, including the promotion of Mohammad Patel to chairman. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
Business Connexion reports 17.3% profit rise
South African technology firm Business Connexion has reported a 17.3 per cent rise in operating profit to ZAR322.6 million (US32 million), with the company highlighting an improved footprint in the African market. → Read more
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