South Africa, Page 82
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Thu, September 12th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
FNB expands eBucks offerings
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has collaborated with supermarket group Shoprite Holdings, expanding its eBucks rewards programme to a wider group. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Cell C ordered to withdraw “misleading” advert
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Cell C withdraw an advertisement, ruling in favour of a customer complaint that it was “misleading”. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zuma welcomes “debate” over “unpatriotic” news coverage
South African President Jacob Zuma “welcomes the debate” spurred by his recent comments that the media covering negative news items is “unpatriotic”, maintaining that media content in South Africa is influenced by the “profit motive”. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 12:20 · Richard Cutcher
We’re a startup too – 4Di Capital
Justin Stanford, founder of South African venture capital fund 4Di Capital, has lamented the lack of investors in the ecosystem and emphasised the immature state of the investment scene. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 11:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Credit cards top form of online fraud in SA – PayFast
The majority of online fraud occurs on credit card level, posing a challenge to the expanding e-commerce industry in South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
MTN introduces lowest international call rates in SA
MTN has introduced South Africa’s lowest international call rates as Africa’s biggest telecom looks to combat falling subscriber numbers in the country. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Rethink Education launches online platform
South African education company Rethink Education has launched an online learning platform, supplying learning material for Grade 10, 11 and selected Grade 12 syllabuses. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 08:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Caring for customers key to e-commerce success – Yuppiechef
Attending to customer service with a caring perspective rather than primarily focusing on generating revenue is the secret to building a reputable brand in e-commerce, Yuppiechef believes. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 19:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Yuppiechef, Kalahari dominate eCommerce awards
South African e-commerce sites Yuppiechef and Kalahari have each been awarded more than one eCommerce award, marking their dominance as preferred online brands amongst customers. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Lack of transformation, cultural diversity keeps Africa back – Mxit
Mxit feels there is a lack of cultural diversity and transformation in the development of African mobile products, keeping the mobile commerce industry from excelling. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ANC backs Motsoeneng’s SABC “good news” policy
The chairperson of the communications portfolio committee, African National Congress (ANC) member of parliament (MP) Sikhumbuzo Kholwane, has backed South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s proposal that 70 per cent of news reported by the state broadcaster be positive. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 16:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bridging online-offline gap crucial to e-commerce future – Google SA
Google South Africa believes the future of e-commerce lies in bridging the gap between online and offline services through providing context-focused solutions. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
ANN7 to remove “offensive” billboard
New South African television channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) will remove a giant billboard that had prompted complaints from an elderly rights group. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 14:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
MeerKAT to be visited by UK delegate
The South African-based Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) site is expecting a visit from delegates in the United Kingdom (UK) today (Wednesday) to observe recent constructions. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Fibre apathy among SA consumers a problem – FTTH
The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Africa feels apathy with regards to fibre issues is problematic in South Africa, with a lack of awareness hindering progress. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 12:30 · Jack Barton
Q&A: SnapScan co-founder Kobus Ehlers
Mobile payments app SnapScan was awarded the prestigious Best App award at the MTN Business awards last month. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Rural connectivity key to SA community upliftment
The provision of connectivity to rural communities is the key to the economic improvement of South African society, according to Malcolm Kirby, chief executive officer (CEO) at Metrofibre Networx. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 07:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Loeries launches on WeChat
South African creative awards Loeries has launched on WeChat, enabling delegates to connect more easily. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
Facebook and Twitter show rapid growth in SA, Mxit declines
Facebook has overtaken Mxit as South Africa’s most popular social network, increasing its user base by 2.6 million in the past 12 months. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Job creation with ICT critical in SA – FFP
Anton Alberts, member of parliament (MP) representing the Freedom Front Plus (FFP), has emphasised the role of ICT in job creation for South Africa. → Read more
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