Despite tough talk from the minister, the DPSA has yet to decide what to do about the findings of the SITA risk assessment report.

All talk, no action on SITA report

Almost nine months after receiving the controversial SITA risk assessment report, the minister is yet to decide on how to proceed.

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PayPal’s entry into SA would allow the online portal to sidestep foreign exchange requirements that limit the amount of money that can move in and out of the country.

Tweets trump FNB

FNB will not confirm it is set to unveil PayPal in SA, but a social media site is buzzing with the news.

by Nicola Mawson and Ivo Vegter, Mon 8 Feb

 

The court ruling clears the way for Super5Media to kick off its commercial pay-TV service later this year.

Another pay-TV obstacle falls

The pay-TV court battle is short-lived as the urgent interdict application against Super5Media is dismissed.

• Pay-TV case postponed
• Pay-TV storm brews

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Cell C is not aware of any competition hearings, and has not been involved in price-fixing, says executive head of regulatory affairs Nadia Bulbulia.

Cellular collusion?

Competition Commission hearings into whether the mobile operators illegally fixed interconnection fees will start this month.

• Commission flip-flops on mobile collusion

by Nicola Mawson, Thu 4 Feb

 

ICASA says it was not part of discussions between the minister and the mobile operators on interconnect reductions, and will not budge on the matter.

ICASA was sidelined

Consumers and service providers are left hanging as the regulator and government face off in the interconnect rate battle.

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• Telcos remain under pressure

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SAP CEO quits

The business software company's shares come under pressure after the resignation of Leo Apotheker.
by Reuters, 9 Feb, 09:51 AM

Disney, Google eye China media firm

Despite threatening to quit China last month, Google is part of the Walt Disney consortium to acquire China's Bus Online.
by Reuters, 9 Feb, 09:54 AM

Philips invests in clean tech

The consumer electronics firm spends $5.47 billion to ride the clean tech wave, betting on a shift in the lighting market.
by Reuters, 9 Feb, 09:52 AM

Vodafone Enterprise lands Oracle deal

The cellular operator secures a four-year deal with Oracle to supply services to over 16 000 employees.
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Fire Sentech's board, says CWU

Sentech's failures are entirely the fault of poor management, says the Communication Workers Union.
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Renewed calls for broking ban

The labour minister will not be deterred in his plans to amend labour legislation in April.
by Audra Mahlong, 9 Feb, 10:55 AM

• Caution on labour broking debates
• Broking decision up to govt

Corporates an engine for change

Businesses can spearhead sustainable development by integrating market and socio-environmental elements into their brand, says Sirocco's CEO.
by Lezette Engelbrecht, 9 Feb, 11:57 AM

• Business forges climate roadmap
• Clean tech opportunities beckon

Innovation Hub hacked

Another Blue IQ company is in the spotlight for poor controls, as R9 million is hacked from its accounts.
by Audra Mahlong, 9 Feb, 12:14 PM

• Blue Umbrella fails to open
• AG slams Blue IQ

MTN ponders 4G

Africa's largest cellular operator aims to have 50 sites live on HSPA+ in time for the World Cup.
by Nicola Mawson, 9 Feb, 10:54 AM

• Vodacom beats Cell C
• Cell C brings 4G to SA

MTN joins rate cut train

The operator unites with Vodacom and MTN in agreeing to cut its interconnection rate to 89c from 1 March.
by Paul Vecchiatto, 9 Feb, 12:15 PM

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