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Innovation Prize for Africa 2015 now open
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is calling on all African innovators to submit their entries for the fourth edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) competition. The IPA is presented annually, enabling and encouraging African pioneers to develop...
New app offers viewers access to German TV
Fans of German television can now access a number of channels via the ProSiebenSat.1 app and Web site. In Canada and North America people have enjoyed ProSiebenSat.1 Welt via satellite since 2005. Now people have the opportunity to make use of the service in 17...
Anti e-toll group assists Faith Unleashed
A local anti e-toll group has banded together to financially assist the long-term recovery centre Faith Unleashed. Founded by Jimmy Crabb, the 1 million motorists refuse to pay e-tolls group has Facebook following in excess of 120 000 people. The founder’s Web site...
Longer validity for new MTN Internet bundles
MTN has introduced new high denomination Internet bundles with a 60 day validity period. Currently, the validity period for Internet bundles is capped at 30 days. The new bundles offer the lowest out of bundle rates of 29 cents per Megabyte. Larry Annetts, chief...
Collibra named leader in data governance
Master Data Management (MDM), the official distributor of Collibra in South Africa, has announced that Collibra, a pioneer in creating business data authority solutions to enhance data value for the enterprise, was named a leader in the new report, The Forrester Wave:...
BlackBerry acquires Secusmart
BlackBerry, a world leader in mobile communications, has entered into an agreement to acquire Secusmart, a leader in high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organizations, enterprises and telecommunications service...
Walter Sisulu University upgrades ERP
As a component of a comprehensive turnaround strategy designed to improve governance and performance, the Eastern Cape’s Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is upgrading its enterprise resource planning solution. It anticipates benefits which include greater automation of...
SkyVision wins Burkina Faso project bid
SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, has announced the successful implementation of the first phase of its project with the Bank of Africa (BOA) Burkina Faso, the country’s second largest financial institution. The project included...
Internet education, training key for iWeek
The 13th instalment of iWeek promises a renewed focus on value-adding free training sessions running in parallel for the duration of South Africa's annual Internet industry gathering.Altogether, a whopping 22 training sessions are being presented by leading industry...
Automotive sector can benefit from databases
No matter what type of business or industry you are in, you need people to buy into your idea or your service, and if you have products, people to purchase it. Identifying those prospective buyers and finding them is half the battle won. One of the most effective,...
Asteroid impacts changed Earth
New research has highlighted the impact giant asteroids had on the shaping of the surface of the Earth.
Wearables boost semiconductor growth
Semiconductors providing wireless connectivity in health and fitness devices are set for double-digit growth in 2014 and beyond. This is according to an IHS report which states that the numbers will grow as wireless technologies make their way into a growing number of...
Businesswoman of the Year finalists named
The Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (BWASA) has announced the Businesswoman of the Year Award finalists. This is a culmination of months of an intense selection process that saw many business women submitting their credentials for consideration for this coveted award.
Innovation Prize for Africa 2015 now open
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is calling on all African innovators to submit their entries for the fourth edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) competition. The IPA is presented annually, enabling and encouraging African pioneers to develop...
New app offers viewers access to German TV
Fans of German television can now access a number of channels via the ProSiebenSat.1 app and Web site. In Canada and North America people have enjoyed ProSiebenSat.1 Welt via satellite since 2005. Now people have the opportunity to make use of the service in 17...
Anti e-toll group assists Faith Unleashed
A local anti e-toll group has banded together to financially assist the long-term recovery centre Faith Unleashed. Founded by Jimmy Crabb, the 1 million motorists refuse to pay e-tolls group has Facebook following in excess of 120 000 people. The founder’s Web site...
Longer validity for new MTN Internet bundles
MTN has introduced new high denomination Internet bundles with a 60 day validity period. Currently, the validity period for Internet bundles is capped at 30 days. The new bundles offer the lowest out of bundle rates of 29 cents per Megabyte. Larry Annetts, chief...
Collibra named leader in data governance
Master Data Management (MDM), the official distributor of Collibra in South Africa, has announced that Collibra, a pioneer in creating business data authority solutions to enhance data value for the enterprise, was named a leader in the new report, The Forrester Wave:...
BlackBerry acquires Secusmart
BlackBerry, a world leader in mobile communications, has entered into an agreement to acquire Secusmart, a leader in high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organizations, enterprises and telecommunications service...
Walter Sisulu University upgrades ERP
As a component of a comprehensive turnaround strategy designed to improve governance and performance, the Eastern Cape’s Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is upgrading its enterprise resource planning solution. It anticipates benefits which include greater automation of...