South Africa, Page 66
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Mon, October 28th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
SKA’s first phase might benefit SA by $1.8b
The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope in South Africa’s Karoo desert may generate ZAR18 billion (US$1.8 billion) for the country through its first phase, according to Derek Hanekom, minister of science and technology. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 17:00 · Brandon Gregory
31% of online birth registration facilities in SA offline
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has revealed 111 of 353 online birth registration facilities in South Africa, or 31.4 per cent, are offline due to infrastructure or IT related problems. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 16:00 · Brandon Gregory
Zuma’s remarks on Malawi during e-toll speech will not affect relations
The controversial remarks on Malawi made by South African president Jacob Zuma while addressing questions on e-tolling during the African National Congress’ (ANC) manifesto forum last week will not damage relations between the two countries. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
MTN records increase in data revenue, reduction in voice telephony
MTN Group has recorded a reduction in voice revenue, but continues to increase that generated from data subscription. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 13:40 · Brandon Gregory
City of Johannesburg’s e-statement service offline
People residing in the City of Johannesburg currently cannot make payments or see their bills on the city’s e-services website, while ratepayers are unable to receive their statements via email due to “technical challenges”. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 12:20 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA hopes the government will reconsider scrapping e-tolls
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has welcomed the significant cost-cutting measures recently announced by Pravin Gordhan, minister of finance, but is astounded e-tolling revenues will still enrich a foreign company. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA confirms Pongwana appointment
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has confirmed the appointment of former Vodacom executive Pakamile Pongwana as its new chief executive officer (CEO) from November 1. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory
FlyH2 Aerospace creating drones to protect rhinos and pipelines
Cape Town-based FlyH2 Aerospace, which provides aero-technological solutions for pipeline security, border patrol and wildlife protection, is seeking investors to fund further developments. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Wabona partners with Cinemo
African online streaming startup Wabona has partnered with video app distributor Cinemo, buying a stake in the company with the aim of becoming a majority shareholder. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
SA’s Sstreamm to launch mobile television streaming service
South African startup Sstreamm is to launch a mobile television streaming service next month named Pockit TV, which will act as a hub for African content. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 15:00 · Brandon Gregory
MultiChoice SA undergoes management changes
MultiChoice South Africa has announced changes in management with chief executive officer (CEO) Collins Khumanlo opting to take some “time out” after his 17 years with the pay-TV company. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory
DoC is run like a spaza shop – Kholwane
South African minister of communications Yunus Carrim is running the Department of Communications (DoC) like a ‘spaza’ shops (an informal convenience store), according to Sikhumbuzi Kholwane, chairperson of the parliamentary communications portfolio committee. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 13:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom denies CFO suspended due to stock ownership issues
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has said the suspension of the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) relates to alleged personal misconduct, not the finances of the operator or stock ownership issues. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
IBM presents smart cities report to Cape Town
A team from IBM has presented its smart city report to the City of Cape Town, three weeks after the two entities partnered to improve service delivery in the city. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory
DoC hosting broadband policy workshop
A workshop dedicated to the drafting of South Africa’s broadband policy is being hosted by Yunus Carrim, the minister of communications, today in Pretoria. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 10:20 · Brandon Gregory
Smart ID cards may be too expensive for poor – DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised concerns over the costs of the smart ID card set to replace the green bar-coded ID books, which may place unnecessary strain on the country’s poorest. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Digital publishing conference to occur in Cape Town
A new digital publishing event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together stakeholders to network and discuss industry-relevant issues. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 18:30 · Brandon Gregory
FNB’s eWallet shows growth in African operations
First National Bank’s (FNB’s) eWallet is showing significant growth in the last financial year with a 119 per cent year-on-year increase in its African operations. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
Tariffic launched in SA to combat overspending on mobiles
Tariffic, a technology designed to analyse, manage, and optimise clients’ mobile phone spend, has launched in South Africa, claiming it is set to reduce monthly spending on mobiles by as much as 90 per cent. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 16:30 · Brandon Gregory
Malawi demands answers to Zuma comments during e-toll speech
The Malawian government has summoned South African high commissioner Cassandra Makone to explain president Jacob Zuma’s comment pertaining to Malawi’s roads during a speech on e-tolling at the African National Congress (ANC) manifesto forum earlier this week. → Read more
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