South Africa, Page 83
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Tue, September 10th, 17:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Unleashing ICT potential in SA requires removal of constraints
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has spoken out on the need for ICT improvements for economic progress in South Africa, with the removal of barriers crucial. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
DA demands action on SABC spending
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded communications minister Yunus Carrim take action after the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) annual report revealed ZAR1.58 billion (US$158 million) of undocumented expenditure and ZAR106.3 million (US$10,600) of irregular expenditure. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 15:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
African governments fear ICT policy creation – dotAfrica
Development in the digital landscape is a fearsome experience to most African governments, posing the opportunity for business involvement and registrar incubation, stakeholders at the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) iWeek conference said yesterday. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 14:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Firefox launches Xhosa browser
Firefox has launched a Xhosa version of its browser for South Africans, adopting translation services from global language service provider (LSP) Rubric. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 13:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Build around failure to increase internet access – Steve Song
Providing 100 per cent internet access in Africa needs an outcome-focused strategy to build around failures and increase personal risk, industry expert Steve Song believes. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Lack of debate an obstacle to effective African domain progress – ICANN
The lack of digital market community involvement in Africa is hampering its growth and competence on a global scale, according to the International Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Partnerships crucial to Bandwidth Barn export – Winde
Partnerships with incubators and accelerators already in existence across Africa will be crucial to the continental rollout of Cape Town’s Bandwidth Barn concept, says Western Cape minister of finance, economic development and tourism Alan Winde. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Johannesburg to host the Enterprise Technology Show
Top executives from digital marketing, commerce and enterprise will convene in Johannesburg from October 29 to 30, for the Enterprise Technology Show Africa. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 17:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SA needs to take leading position in broadband again – ZADNA
South Africa needs to once again take the lead in the internet arena, as the reviewing of the country’s ICT policy gets underway. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Moody’s downgrades SANRAL over e-tolling
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) long-term issuer ratings over a fall in cash flow related to the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Two arrested over Madzonga extortion attempt – reports
Two men have been arrested over attempts to extort ZAR300,000 (US$30,000) from MTN’s suspended chief corporate services officer Robert Madzonga. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson
SA startup launches CMS for creative industry
Cape Town-based startup VIGO has launched myViGO, a simpler CMS platform aimed increasing the margins of those working in the creative industry. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Intel to host educational film premiere
Technology firm Intel will be hosting a film screening in support of empowering women globally as part of its social action campaign. → Read more
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Sun, September 8th, 08:58 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 08/09/2013
Accelerator season is well and truly upon us and as ever, HumanIPO is the ideal place to get all the latest news from Africa’s startup and entrepreneur scene. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
e-tolling a threat to democracy – Richard Stallman
Software freedom founder and activist Richard Stallman has encouraged South Africans to take a stand against e-tolling, as it posed a threat to people’s privacy. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
FFP declares e-tolling victory, DA seeks clarification from Zuma
South Africa’s Freedom Front Plus (FFP) has claimed a “huge victory” for road users in Gauteng as President Jacob Zuma is yet to sign the controversial e-toll bill, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) is seeking clarification from Zuma on the status of the bill. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom executive resigns
Bashier Sallie has resigned as managing director of Telkom's wholesale and networks division after 27 years at the South African fixed-line provider. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Justin Stanford to speak at HumanIPO ProChat launch
Justin Stanford will give the keynote speech at the inaugural ProChat evening next Wednesday, hosted by the HumanIPO Academy. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:20 · Tom Jackson
Free State website investigation at advanced stage
South Africa’s public protector Thuli Madonsela has said the investigation into the controversial Free State government website, which allegedly cost ZAR140 million (US$15.4 million) to build, is at an advanced stage. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mxit and FunDza aid African literacy increase
South African social mobile app Mxit and the FunDza Literacy Trust have collaborated to promote a culture of reading amongst South African youth. → Read more
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