South Africa, Page 63
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Tue, November 5th, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
Zuma’s statements in NCOP address must be applied to e-tolls – OUTA
President Jacob Zuma’s statements during his address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) must be actioned to the controversial e-tolling of Gauteng’s freeways, believes the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA). → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 19:00 · Richard Cutcher
Mobile solar powered charger to launch at AfricaCom
World Panel will launch its range of handheld solar mobile chargers at AfricaCom in Cape Town next week, claiming to be able to power five hours of call time from one hour of charging. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ISPA criticises Telkom CEO over LLU
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has criticised Telkom chief executive officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko for saying its members were looking for an “‘easy ride’ on Telkom’s network” through Local Loop Unbundling (LLU), saying his comments “cannot remain unchallenged”. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
No government decision yet on set-top boxes – Carrim
The South African government has not yet made a decision on whether set-top boxes will include a conditional access system, a matter which communications minister Yunus Carrim says still needs to be properly debated. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 16:00 · Richard Cutcher
ASA backs Cell C over Telkom Mobile rates dispute
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has ruled in favour of Cell C following a consumer complaint its claim to have the “most affordable flat rate to any network, any place, any time” was untrue. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches LTE network in Bloemfontein
MTN South Africa has launched a commercially available long-term evolution (LTE) network in Bloemfontein, making the town the fourth in South Africa to benefit from the latest mobile technology. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Technology SA’s biggest area of underperformance – report
Technology is South Africa’s biggest area of economic underperformance, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 13:20 · Brandon Gregory
Internet hotspots pose mobile risks – Magix Security
Consumers and business executives who use internet hotspots or open access points in South Africa make themselves and their companies vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to South African cyber security company Magix Security. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 12:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom Foundation Trust appoints new chairperson
The Telkom Foundation Trust has appointed Professor Loyiso Nongxa, a recently retired South African mathematician, as chairperson, as it looks to have a stronger impact on improving science and technology education in South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
Media24 releases content aggregation app
Media24 has launched South Africa’s biggest content aggregation app on iOS and Android platforms, tailoring content to the reader’s preferences. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: iROKING uncertainty worrying for African music streaming business
Whatever the truth behind the falling out between iROKO Partners and its music streaming business’ chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Ugwu, the latter’s claim that the media company was already planning a withdrawal from the sector falls in line with its previous activities. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory
EFF’s memorandum on e-tolls likens ANC to Pharaonic Egypt
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marched to the office of Nomvula Mokonyane, the premier of Gauteng, to hand over a memorandum demanding the scrapping of e-tolls on the province’s freeways on Friday. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 08:00 · Brandon Gregory
E-tolls should be appreciated – Mantashe
South Africans must appreciate e-tolling, which has made world class infrastructure possible, and not see the system as a pest, said Gwede Mantashe, African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Web chat comeback proves beneficial for contact centres
Web-based chat looks to be enjoying a comeback as businesses globally begin to find value in instant messaging, according to Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at Elingo. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 19:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
iPhone 5c, 5s SA launch date announced
The iPhone 5c and 5s will arrive in the South African market on November 15, according to announcements by the country’s two biggest mobile operators Vodacom and MTN. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
SKA announces design teams
South Africa’s Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project has announced the teams responsible for the final design of the world’s largest radio telescope, with more than 350 scientists and engineers employed as part of the US$160 million phase. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
Jordaan launches private investment company
Former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO) and new Mxit chairman Michael Jordaan has set up his own private investment firm to invest in “disruptive technologies or disruptive business models” from next year. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
Card payments overtake cash withdrawals, gap to widen – FNB
First National Bank (FNB) has reported monthly non-cash purchases made by customers within its Consumer Segment have overtaken cash withdrawals at ATMs by ZAR800 million (US$78.7 million). → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom, Absa partner for rewards programme
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has announced a deal with Absa bank to become an official partner of the Absa Rewards programme, with Absa clients benefitting from cash savings and rewards when signing up to Telkom products. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
Q&A: Hugh Lashbrooke, organiser of WordCamp 2013
The WordPress WordCamp is set to take place in Cape Town on Thursday, bringing together hundreds of people from a variety of professional backgrounds. HumanIPO caught up with Hugh Lashbrooke, a developer at WooThemes, who is heading the organising team for WordCamp. → Read more
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