South Africa, Page 97
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Tue, July 30th, 12:42 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C adds one million subscribers in one month
South Africa’s third network operator Cell C has claimed to have signed up one million customers in July, although net additions are below 350,000 for the month. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 12:18 · Richard Cutcher
Digital migration rogue Botswana turns on signal
Botswana has beaten its Southern Africa neighbours, including South Africa, to the switch-on of digital signal broadcasting, despite choosing an alternative technology to its peers. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 12:01 · Nanine Steenkamp
Tanzania cheapest for mobile broadband in Africa
African mobile web access is cheaper than fixed broadband, with Tanzania offering the most affordable packages. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:33 · Brandon Gregory
All companies should comply with payment card data security – Hutton
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance is a problem businesses of all sizes should prioritise given the rise in fraud and cybercrime, said Perry Hutton, regional director of Fortinet in Africa. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 08:50 · Nanine Steenkamp
ElasticSearch soon available for websites
South African developer company LightSpeed is building an ElasticSearch solution for websites to maximise on autocomplete search features. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 16:08 · Nanine Steenkamp
Q&A: Human connection key to e-learning experience
Kat Scholtz, co-founder of South African online learning platform Quirk Education, spoke to HumanIPO about social learning, the future of online education and teacher engagement. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory
Social media campaigning and the problem with ROI measuring
Speaking at an event hosted at the Savoy Cabbage Restaurant in Cape Town, Allen Jaffe, owner of ROI Media, touched on issues relating to corporate social media trends as well as achieving return on investment (ROI) through social media. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:43 · Brandon Gregory
South African artist enters the iTunes album chart at number one
Matthew Mole, a South African singer and songwriter, made history yesterday by becoming the first South African artist with a debut album to enter iTunes’ album chart at number one. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:38 · Nanine Steenkamp
MEDO partners with Tsogo for startup support
South African Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) has collaborated with hotel group Southern African hotel group Tsogo Sun, aiming to improve entrepreneur facilitations in South Africa. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:37 · Brandon Gregory
DA’s Jack Bloom will scrap e-tolling in Gauteng if elected
Should the Democratic Alliance (DA) win the Gauteng province in the 2014 elections, a possible premier candidate, Jack Bloom, will scrap the controversial e-tolling system in the province. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:47 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom’s math skills questioned by union
South African union Solidarity is completing its mandate process after communication gateways have been restored. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:35 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C escapes advertising sanction
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has left Cell C in no doubt that the accuracy and quality of its adverts must be improved if it does not want the regulator to scrutinise every commercial it publishes. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:38 · Nanine Steenkamp
ANC maximises on Mxit campaigns
Ruling South African party the African National Congress (ANC) is experiencing success with almost half a million Mxit app subscribers, aiming to increase mobile election campaigns. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:21 · Brandon Gregory
SABC’s 24 hour news channel needs clarity – Shinn
The decision the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has taken to launch their new 24 hour news channel on MultiChoice’s platform requires clarity regarding its business case, according to Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher
Limpopo is Microsoft’s latest white spaces trial
Microsoft’s white spaces project in Limpopo, South Africa, is underway with the blessing of the government and will begin by providing low cost wireless broadband to five schools. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 15:52 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom denies union conspiracy allegations
South African part state-owned fixed line operator Telkom has stated no siding with unions was involved, following allegations by Solidarity. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 15:46 · Nanine Steenkamp
Traffic biggest e-commerce problem
Mobile entrepreneur Nic Haralambous said traffic is the biggest obstacle to e-commerce success, encouraging online retailers to actively seek an audience. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 13:15 · Nanine Steenkamp
Free Cape Town Wi-Fi launched
A Wi-Fi service has been launched to South Africans in Cape Town today, giving free access to surfers in hot spots. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 12:06 · Brandon Gregory
World’s largest TV now available in South Africa
The Samsung 85S9, dubbed the world’s largest television (TV) is now available in South Africa for ZAR385,000 (US$39,720), which is reportedly three times the amount of the South African household earnings per annum. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 10:28 · Nanine Steenkamp
Solidarity suspects Telkom conspiracy
South African union Solidarity has accused part state-owned fixed line provider Telkom of conspiracy, following the announcement of a signed agreement to address wage disparities. → Read more
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