South Africa, Page 87
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Fri, August 30th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
CWU impressed by Sentech-SABC deal
The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on its agreement with Sentech, following the announcement of the launch of its expansive channel network. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Sony Xperia M launches in SA
Sony has announced the launch of the Xperia M smartphone in South Africa, promising users premium experience, stunning OmniBalance design and innovative one-touch functions to aid in effortless connectivity. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
EcoCash to launch remittances for SA
Zimbabwe-based operator Econet is preparing to launch a remittance service between South Africa and Zimbabwe, simplifying money transfers between the countries. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Uber lands in Cape Town
Global taxi app service Uber has launched its service in Cape Town following its arrival in South Africa earlier this month, further increasing competition among its rivals. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 16:30 · Jack Barton
Telkom launches innovation competition
Telkom has launched the “Open Innovation Mega Challenge” for South Africans to create new technologies and online solutions. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 15:00 · Jack Barton
ANN7 faces legal action over “derogatory” billboard
The South African Older Persons Forum (SAOPF) has said a billboard advertising new 24-hour news channel ANN7 perpetuates negative stereotypes. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 12:30 · Richard Cutcher
HumanIPO Academy partners with Zapacab and Weaver
HumanIPO Academy has announced a partnership with Cape Town-based startup Zapacab, allowing guests at tomorrow’s launch event to test drive the new taxi hailing service. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
ANC must apologise over Kohler Barnard accusations – DA
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said the ruling African National Congress (ANC) must apologise over “fallacious” accusations made against DA member of parliament (MP) Dianne Kohler Barnard. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: Intriguing battle of the taxi apps in South Africa
Two months ago South Africa’s cab drivers, control centres and customers were blissfully unaware of the number of marketing gizmos headed their way, but the competition is now fierce with three companies going head to head for clients and rides. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 09:30 · Brandon Gregory
Riverbed Technology overcoming Africa’s challenges
United States-based Riverbed Technology, a global application performance company, has announced a significant milestone following the integration of OPNET Technologies and Riverbed Cascade. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 09:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
MTN leads Loeries Ubuntu entries
MTN is the most nominated brand for the Ubuntu sustainable marketing category of the Loeries awards, with the category thriving in terms of nominations. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 07:00 · Richard Cutcher
Blackberry SA launch 9720
BlackBerry has launched its 9720 device in South Africa, claiming it has taken its existing smartphones to the “next level”. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
DA challenges SANRAL over communications cost figures
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has extended a challenge to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) to release the latest figures relating to the e-tolling communications costs in Gauteng. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
22seven cuts costs
South African money management system 22seven has redesigned its site and slashed its signup costs in a bid to become more accessible and affordable to users. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
Africa’s first Slimline ATM launched by FNB
First National Bank (FNB) has launched Africa’s first Slimline ATM, which delivers electronic banking to retail environments in remote areas where a conventional ATM is not supported by the volume of business. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 14:20 · Richard Cutcher
UbuntuDeal to close Cape Town office
South African social buying site UbuntuDeal will close its Cape Town offices next month and is in the process of changing its business model. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 13:40 · Jack Barton
Datacentrix buys eNetworks
South African IT solutions provider Datacentrix has acquired network specialist eNetworks for an undisclosed amount as it seeks to improve its cloud computing capabilities. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 12:40 · Jack Barton
Telkom network upgrade switched on
Telkom’s internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) core has gone live in a step to transform the entire network to being IP-enabled. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
African government requests ignored by Facebook
Not a single African government request for Facebook data was accepted by the social network, while the United States had 79 per cent of up to 12,000 requests accepted. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory
MTN accused of spying by suspended manager
Robert Madzonga, a suspended senior MTN manager, has accused Africa’s largest mobile operator of tapping his phone and is reportedly challenging his suspension. → Read more
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