South Africa, Page 85
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Wed, September 4th, 15:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
News24 to host Editor Challenge
South African online news publication News24 is hosting its Editor’s Challenge at the end of this week, challenging developers to provide innovative solutions to news production and engagement. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 14:40 · Jack Barton
Startups “not aware of what the media can do for them” – Jackson
South African tech startups lack the media awareness to fully exploit their relations with the press, according to Tom Jackson, managing editor of HumanIPO. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 13:20 · Brandon Gregory
Infringement agency turns to parliament to send traffic fines via email
South Africa’s Roads Traffic Infringement Agency has turned to parliament in order to exempt it from having to send out fines by registered mail, with electronic solutions its prefered method of issuing notices. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 12:40 · Tom Jackson
Drive demand for broadband – Kwele
Making South Africans aware of the benefits of broadband will benefit the country economically, says Puleng Kwele, chief technical officer (CTO) of Broadband Infraco. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 11:40 · Brandon Gregory
ANN7 accused of violating work permit and visa regulations
The management of the recently launched African News Network 7 (ANN7) channel has been accused of violating South Africa’s visa and work permit regulations through importing labour from India. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 11:00 · Jack Barton
Innovation expert calls for greater “cross-pollination” between research and industry
Technical innovation will only rise to the required levels if there is greater collaboration between research institutes and industry heavyweights to make research profitable, according to Willem Clarke, chief executive officer (CEO) of Resolution Circle. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom enhances internet offerings
South African fixed-line provider Telkom has released a new internet deal, offering SoftCap 5GB with extra free anytime data to internet surfers. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 09:00 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL calls Maimane’s analysis of e-toll documents short-sighted
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has rubbished claims by Mmusi Maimane, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng leader, that the roads agency was aware of the negative impact e-tolling would have. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
South African eCommerce Award finalists announced
uAfrica.com has announced the finalists for its eCommerce Awards, to take place for the eighth time next week in Johannesburg, South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SA Bookmarks judges revealed
The Bookmarks Awards judging panel has been revealed, giving local celebrities the opportunity to select outstanding digital publications for awards. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 20:00 · Tom Jackson
Collaboration vital on SA infrastructure
Telecoms industry players have urged all stakeholders to collaborate on the roll out of network infrastructure across South Africa, with a coherent government broadband policy central to this goal. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
4G for the “haves” not the “have nots” – Kwele
4G internet is for the “haves” rather than the “have nots”, as it is generally rolled out in areas where people already have access, according to Puleng Kwele, chief technical officer (CTO) at South Africa’s state-owned Broadband Infraco. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA needs to change – industry stakeholders
South Africa needs the regulator to change drastically, and to focus more on ensuring connectivity in rural communities, according to panelists at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) 2013. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 16:00 · Jack Barton
Experts call on techpreneurs to communicate and collaborate
Startup founders need to communicate and share knowledge to be successful both individually and as a community, according to speakers at the HumanIPO Academy launch in Cape Town, on Friday. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
2 LTE networks ideal – MTN
Two LTE networks is the optimum number for South Africa, according to Lambo Kanagaratnam, chief enterprise business officer of MTN. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL documents prove e-tolling will fail – DA
Documents owned by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) prove e-tolling will not work in Gauteng, according to Mmusi Maimane, Gauteng leader for the Democratic Alliance (DA), who has also consulted with business owners regarding the effects e-tolling will have. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 13:30 · Jack Barton
Digital divide in Africa getting wider – Suraj Ramlall
Suraj Ramlall, chief technical officer (CTO) of Saab Grintek, has said the African digital divide is getting wider due to the high price of broadband. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA needs a broadband policy and competition – Dr Pepper
South Africa needs to implement a broadband policy in order to increase broadband penetration, according to Dr Robert Pepper, vice president of global technology policy for CISCO. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SAP Africa proved best working space in Africa
SAP Africa was appointed the best African place to work at the Top Employers Institute gala awards ceremony, adding to its other achievements in the South African category. → Read more
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Tue, September 3rd, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Ellies to launch SA satellite internet
South African-based electronic company Ellies Holdings will be releasing satellite internet for South Africa in an attempt to make broadband more accessible in the country. → Read more
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