South Africa, Page 76
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Tue, October 1st, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
MVNOs in Africa is a waiting game
Beyond South Africa, market conditions are not yet suitable for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to be introduced in Africa, according to Robert Schumann of telecommunications and technology specialists Analysys Mason. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 16:00 · Brandon Gregory
FNB adds Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to product range
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be available unlocked to its customers, allowing them to use the device with any mobile operator’s SIM card. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 15:30 · Richard Cutcher
Three more MVNOs coming to SA within six months
Cell C has signed a wholesale agreement with MVN-X, meaning it could have another three mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) on its network within the next six months. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
BICS expands African operations
Global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services BICS has announced its expansion in the African market with three additional offices in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa to ensure a strong local presence for customers in Africa. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Regulators could be tempted into MVNOs by universal access offer – Mpolokoso
Prospective mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) must make regulators socio-economic offers they cannot refuse, according to Benjamin Mpolokoso, consultancy and training unit manager at the University of Zambia’s Centre for Information and Communication Technologies (CICT). → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 13:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Cliquidity to launch in UK
South African psychometric startup Cliquidity is looking to launch in the United Kingdom (UK) soon, following its selection as one of Web Summit’s top 50 Hardest Working Startups. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 12:20 · Richard Cutcher
MVNOs niche players compared to “vanilla” mobile operators
Any company looking to launch its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) needs to understand how it will create revenue as well as compliment its own core business, according to Jiri Batek, chief executive officer (CEO) of Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE). → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Sentech launches subscription-free satellite TV in SA
State-owned broadcasting signal distributor Sentech has launched its universal satellite television platform in South Africa, making over 50 channels available for free. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 11:20 · Brandon Gregory
Tax season prime time for cyber attacks
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), cyber attacks designed to steal sensitive information, are on the increase during South Africa’s tax season, according to Jonas Thulin, security consultant for Fortinet. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
MVNOs know customers better than us – Cell C
Bjorn Flormann, chief executive of wholesale business at Cell C, has said partnering with companies such as Virgin and Red Bull to create mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa is part of its bid to take subscribers from MTN and Vodacom. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
African MVNOs yet to succeed – Mbongue
Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) in Africa are yet to achieve real success, according to Informa Telecoms & Media analyst Thecla Mbongue. → Read more
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Tue, October 1st, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Farren Roper leaves FNB
Farren Roper has resigned from his job as head of Connect ISP and business operations at South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB), revealing plans to embark on entrepreneurship. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Gijima hopeful of turnaround strategy
South Africa’s giant ICT services company Gijima has praised its turnaround strategy despite reporting an almost ZAR211 million (US$21 million) loss in its end of year results. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 16:00 · Richard Cutcher
Vodacom in Neotel acquisition bid
Vodacom has confirmed it is in negotiations to acquire 100 per cent of Neotel’s shares, in a deal which would substantially strengthen the mobile network operator’s ability to provide high quality data services. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
SA smart ID rollout to cost $530 million
The rollout of South Africa’s new smart ID cards will cost approximately ZAR5.34 billion (US$530 million), according to home affairs minister Naledi Pandor. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Carrim calls for collaboration on digital migration
South Africa’s communications minister Yunus Carrim has told the broadcast industry to work with the government to speed up South Africa’s delayed digital migration, which was meant to have been completed in November 2011. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 13:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Qurio to launch new features
Digital assessment tool Qurio will be releasing upgrades next month, featuring device adaptability and simplified use. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 12:40 · Tom Jackson
e.tv, DA criticise SABC deal with MultiChoice
e.tv has criticised a deal between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice which stops the state broadcaster from offering its channels over encrypted platforms, with Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow communications minister Marian Shinn calling for clarification in parliament. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 11:20 · Richard Cutcher
SANRAL and ANC pressurised Zuma to sign e-tolling bill – report
South African President Jacob Zuma signed the controversial e-tolling bill into law last week because he was “under pressure” from the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and African National Congress (ANC) politicians, according to a newspaper report. → Read more
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Mon, September 30th, 10:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Jordaan joins Mxit board
Michael Jordaan, former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO), has joined South African chat app Mxit as chairman. → Read more
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