MTN resolves BlackBerry issue

During March, MTN detected a technical error that occurred on its system. The error resulted in MTN’s BlackBerry (tiered service) customers depleting their data at a faster rate than usual.  “Our technical team has been investigating the root cause of this...

Cell C debuts Galaxy S4

Cell C has launched packages for the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4, which will be available to customers from 27 April. Cell C customers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 on one of four contracts tailored to meet the needs of smartphone users. “We knew...

Espresso boost for Syspro users

Leading ERP solutions provider Syspro will deliver a new mobile solution – Espresso – in conjunction with its planned launch of Syspro 7 later this year. Syspro Espresso is a new mobile platform which allows users of Syspro ERP to access their vital business...

SA firms plan to hire in 2013

Most South African businesses are planning to increase or maintain headcount in 2013. This is according to the latest research from Regus, which also reports that many companies report rising revenue and profits. The findings have pushed the Regus Confidence Index for...

Came buys into Conduct Telecoms

Telecommunications entrepreneur and former Dimension Data director Richard Came has acquired a 10% shareholding in Conduct Telecommunications for an undisclosed amount. He will be appointed as chairman of the Conduct board from 1 May 2013. For many years, Came has...

Too few maths teachers for SA schools

A total of 84 high schools across the country did not offer mathematics for Grade 10, 11 and 12 in the 2012 academic year – primarily as a result of a shortage of suitably qualified maths teachers.  This accounts for 1,3% of all high schools (public and...