West African data centre market grows
The data centre market in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal is still in the nascent stage, with only a handful of market participants. Unlike South Africa, there are no international vendors rendering data centre services to businesses in these three countries. The market is...ISPA waives Durban port fees
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) has announced it will extend its existing waiver of port fees for the Durban Internet Exchange Point (DINX) until the end of June 2013. This move is intended to further strengthen the use of the...Telkom to ‘rebalance’ workforce
Telkom has announced to its employees that management and bargaining unit staff will be afforded the opportunity of applying for voluntary severance (VSPs) and early retirement packages (VERPs) from 15 March 2013 until 31 August 2013. This follows formal consultation...Is renewable energy a viable option?
There is undoubtedly awareness among South Africans that renewable energy is the way to go. But how feasible is it for the ordinary householder to switch to new, greener technology? “In a country such as South Africa, where solar energy is abundant, the sustainability...