South Africa, Page 68
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Tue, October 22nd, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
Zuma must withdraw insulting statement on e-tolling – DA
President Jacob Zuma should withdraw his statement regarding the e-tolling of Gauteng’s freeways, according to Mmusi Maimane, the Gauteng premier candidate for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL welcomes Jacob Zuma’s stance on e-tolls
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has welcomed comments made by President Jacob Zuma that e-tolling is a world-class standard. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 11:20 · Brandon Gregory
ODM shareholders seek court interdict to stop StarTimes’ business rescue
On Digital Media (ODM) shareholders are reportedly unhappy with the China-based StarTimes’ bailout of the ODM business rescue plan and are attempting to take the South African pay-TV operator to court in order to halt the proceedings. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory
Britehouse to host hackathon
South Africa’s Britehouse Group is to host an internal hackathon on November 1 to kick off its Innovations Factory, with the aim of encouraging collaboration, innovation and the creation of customer solutions across the group’s companies. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Media planning essential for online publication – DMMA
Collaboration between media planners and publishers is essential to appearing attractive and competent to advertisers, South Africa’s Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) said at its first Annual Publisher Conference last week. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
PwC to offer startup advice
International accounting firm PwC will be making experts and time available to offer free advice for Cape Town startups. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
Zuma not required to seek legal advice on e-tolling
President Jacob Zuma was not required by South Africa’s constitution to seek legal advice pertaining to the application and impact of the e-tolls bill, though he said he did seek advice. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 18:30 · Brandon Gregory
Team, funding, focus and relationships crucial to startups – Tourism Radio
Building a team, obtaining funding, having a focus and maintaining relationships are crucial to startup success, according to Mark Allewell, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Tourism Radio. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
SABC editorial will not be compromised during elections – Carrim
The editorial independence of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will not be compromised during the run up to next year’s general election, Yunus Carrim, the communications minister in South Africa, has said. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom appoints new CIO
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has appointed Len de Villiers as its new chief information officer (CIO), in what the company says is an attempt to turn the company around through staffing changes. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 17:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Uber launched in Durban
Global taxi app Uber launched its testing phase in Durban over the weekend, following recent launches in Cape Town and Johannesburg. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 15:00 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL welcomes OUTA’s decision against future e-toll legal challenges
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has welcomed the decision by the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) not to challenge the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng any further. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 13:30 · Brandon Gregory
DA may have to implement e-tolling in Gauteng – Zille
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) may be forced to implement e-tolling in Gauteng should it win leadership over the province, despite its opposition to the controversial system, said Helen Zille, leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 11:30 · Brandon Gregory
SA government official downloads pornography using taxpayers’ money
Tens of thousands of rand has reportedly been spent by Shan Ramburuth, head of South Africa’s Competition Commission, downloading pornography in one month in 2011. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
DA infighting on social media – report
The parliamentary leader of South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken to Facebook to criticise the party’s national communications head Gavin Davis. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 07:00 · Nick Sato
Everlytic to hold Social Inbox Workshops in South Africa and Kenya
Unified messaging platform Everlytic has announced it will host workshops for digital marketers, agencies and startups to learn more about integrating social media and email marketing. → Read more
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Sat, October 19th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
LaunchLab to host innovation talk
Stellenbosch-based acceleration hub LaunchLab is to host a talk aimed at inspiring innovation amongst entrepreneurs, offering expert startup advice. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 19:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia Mobile Mathematics aims to help SA learners
Nokia and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have created a mobile-based platform focused on improving the mathematical skills of South African senior high school students. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 16:30 · Brandon Gregory
E-tolls: OUTA backs down, DA to fight on
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has decided to abandon its appeal against the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissal of its appeal to challenge e-tolling, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) has vowed to keep fighting. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 15:00 · Brandon Gregory
Ubuntu Radio goes live online
New internet-based South African radio station Ubuntu Radio officially went live last night, aimed at enhancing communication on South Africa’s foreign policy and broadcasting African stories from an African perspective. → Read more
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