The news that Eskom CEO Brian Dames will step down at the end of March was widely met with regret on Thursday. “Mr Dames steered the company meticulously, with integrity. Despite the many challenges, he managed to keep the company stable,” public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba’s
Independent Newspapers boss Iqbal Survé on Thursday accused rival Times Media Group of a “dirty tricks” campaign to rob his group of revenue and readers, after laying criminal charges against one of its editors and a reporter. Sekunjalo Investments, which Survé chairs, brought the charges
Brian Dames has resigned as chief executive of Eskom, the power utility said on Thursday. “Eskom will still have the benefit of his vast experience and knowledge until 31 March 2014,” chairman of the Eskom board Zola Tsotsi said in a statement. “During
In a move aimed at speeding up the roll-out of digital television in South Africa, cabinet has okayed the use of a control system in digital television set-top boxes (STBs). Briefing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, following the executive’s fortnightly meeting the day before, acting government
First National Bank customers can now purchase iTunes gift codes for the South African Apple iTunes Store using the bank’s smartphone application in a move that “marks the first step in introducing entertainment purchases” in the app. The codes can be purchased
Telkom has appointed Ian Russell as chief procurement officer with effect from 1 February 2014, the telecommunications group said in a statement on Thursday. “This appointment takes us a step closer to completing the renewal of the top leadership team,” said group CEO Sipho
Andy Hadfield surfaces from his life of purveying wine, beer and now fantasy sports for an appearance on the ZA Tech Show. He joins Brett Haggard and Adam Oxford for a discussion on World Wide Worx’s Mobility 2014 report, Xbox One selling 1m units in 24 hours, the
The ANC called on motorists on Tuesday to register for their e-toll accounts to take advantage of the benefits offered to registered users. The benefits of being registered included discounted rates for frequent users, spokesman Jackson Mthembu said
The implementation of e-tolls on Gauteng’s highways met with mixed reaction on Tuesday when the controversial project started at midnight. Inkatha Freedom Party Gauteng caucus leader Bonginkosi Dhlamini said the party cried for the 2,5m road users in the province
The long-awaited electronic tolling system on Gauteng’s highways was expected to go live at midnight on Monday. This follows several years of delays due to court challenges and a public outcry. On Monday, an application by the Freedom
