South Africa, Page 67
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Thu, October 24th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
South Africa dominates Enterprise category at DEMO Africa
South Africa dominated the Enterprise category at the ongoing DEMO Africa event in Nairobi, with startups FraudCracker, Xtendevent and CityMark taking to the stage to pitch their unique concepts. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Cybercrime costs SA $102.5m annually
Cybercrime costs South Africa ZAR1 billion (US$102.5 million) annually and is on its way to surpassing white collar crime in South Africa owing to the lack of law enforcement, according to an expert. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nigeria next stop for Anaso Diabetes Online
South African startup Anaso Diabetes Online is eyeing Nigeria as its next stop after seeing success in helping patients manage diabetes and connecting them with healthcare providers in South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 13:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom suspends CFO
The board of directors of South African part state-owned operator Telkom has suspended the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehütte pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 12:20 · Brandon Gregory
No special e-toll courts planned – SANRAL
For the time being there are no special courts planned for the prosecution of e-toll non-payers, despite reports indicating the contrary, said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 11:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Former Vodacom executive new ICASA CEO
Former Vodacom managing executive Pakamile Pongwane is to be appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), sources have told HumanIPO. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 10:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Startup Weekend to return to Cape Town
Entrepreneurial programme Startup Weekend will take place for the fourth time in Cape Town next month, offering an opportunity to enter the Global Startup Battle. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 10:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Innovation key to SA transformation – IBM
Technological tools have the power to transform South Africa through innovation, IBM has said, emphasising the need for moving away from the traditional approach. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 08:30 · Brandon Gregory
Shift to rail could offset e-toll costs – Barloworld Logistics
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and a private logistics partner have signed a collaboration deal in a move to accelerate South Africa’s goal of shifting rail-friendly cargo from the roads, which could result in a decrease in e-tolling costs for freighter companies. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bookmark app launched
South African digital publication recognition event the Bookmarks Awards has released a tablet app to update users on news. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Specific tech needed for SA solutions – Sisulu
Specialised technology is the answer to solving local tech problems, Lindiwe Sisulu, South Africa’s public service minister has said. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
DoC achieves nothing on job creation, set-top box manufacturing
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has achieved nothing with regards to ICT job and hub creation, broadband penetration and set-top box manufacturing, the National Treasury has said in its statement on medium-term policy. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 17:00 · Brandon Gregory
Vavi e-tolling Twitter comments “unfortunate” – SARS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has dismissed suggestions Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary general of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), was suspended because of his stance on e-tolling. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 16:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Crime should tackled by tech – IBM
IBM South Africa has spoken out against crime in South Africa, urging technological private-public collaborations to reduce crime in the country. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 13:20 · Brandon Gregory
Officials investigated over Dina Pule “cover-up”
Officials involved with an alleged cover-up involving Dina Pule, the former minister of communications, are being investigated by the Public Service Commission, said Yunus Carrim, communications minister in South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 11:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Google Ad Grants live in SA
The Google Ad Grants programme has launched in South Africa, enabling non-profit organisations to advertise through AdWords on Google. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory
Government computers need anti-porn software – ACDP
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has recommended anti-pornography software be installed on government computers after a government official was exposed for spending ZAR123,000 (US$12,500) of taxpayers’ money to download content, mostly pornography. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
IT needs to be an executive topic – Space Age
IT operations need to be a priority of discussion amongst top level executives for businesses to take full advantage of technology, South African IT company Space Age Technologies believes. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
FID opens board applications
The Foundation for Internet Development (FID) is calling for five volunteers to join its board for further promotion of its entrepreneur development mandate to a more enhanced level. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
Presidency blames media for distorting Zuma’s e-toll comments
The South African Presidency has termed media reports of president Jacob Zuma calling Africans backward as a distortion. → Read more
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