Govt bans mobile data price surge, number portability during lockdown
SA’s ISPs report slow Internet speeds after WACS cable break
Internet service providers warn South Africans to expect slow speeds after the breaking of the West Africa Cable System.
Vodacom centre to support victims of gender-based violence
The Skype-enabled 24-hour command centre will assist the victims of gender-based violence during the 21-day national lockdown.
Facebook ad revenue takes knock as COVID-19 escalates
The social media giant says its business is being adversely affected by the pandemic, like so many others around the world.
Inter-university virtual hackathon unites African data scientists
The University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University scooped the top prizes in Zindi’s first Pan-African inter-university hackathon.
Board shake-up at Vodacom Group
Group chairman Jabu Moleketi will leave the company in July and will be replaced by Saki Macozoma, current lead independent non-executive director.
Tribunal prohibits Naspers’s OLX, WeBuyCars merger
The completion watchdog says the proposed transaction should be prohibited as it is likely to substantially prevent or lessen competition.
Essential service providers panic as COVID-19 portal goes offline
The site, which allows companies to apply for exemption to operate during the lockdown, was inaccessible on Thursday due to high volumes of traffic.
Free e-books for young South Africans during lockdown
Opera and Worldreader look to keep young South African minds stimulated during the country’s lockdown.
Huawei switches it up, unveils three new flagship devices
The Chinese manufacturer launches the P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, focusing on “visionary” smartphone photography.
The traditional network’s security architecture is broken
The constant flood of new, often unmanaged devices pervading corporate networks means traditional security architecture is at the point of collapse.
