Record global sales for tablets
Worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, reaching a record total of 52,5-million units worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker. The tablet market...ICT Indaba: new documents
Reports emerging over the weekend claim that R6-million was paid to Communication Minister Dina Pule’s boyfriend when the organiser of the inaugural ICT Indaba was pressured into hiring him. The Sunday Times claims to have seen to documents relating to the matter: one...Concern over maths, science marks
Only 20% of pupils writing matric mathematics and physical science achieve more than 50%, according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Since the introduction of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2008,...Entry-level Lumia on sale in SA
Nokia’s most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone has begun sales in South Africa, joining the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and mid-range Nokia Lumia 820. The Nokia Lumia 620 is a colourful, entry-level smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact new...Trading statement from Jasco
Jasco Electronics has issued a trading statement as earnings are expected to be significantly higher for the six months ended 31 December. Earnings per share (EPS) will be between 55% and 60% higher (between 9,9 cents and 10,2 cents per share) than the 6,4 cents per...