Despite the lower cost of Wi-Fi compared to mobile network connectivity, there is still low adoption of the technology in emerging markets such as South Africa, says an industry player. “In developed markets, Wi-Fi adoption in homes is more or less 100%
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Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mark Barnes as group CEO of the Post Office on Thursday. Barnes has been appointed for a five-year period, starting from 15 January 2016. There is
Vodacom’s troubled relationship with the controlling shareholder of its minority partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again emerging as a thorn in the telecommunications
The SABC on Wednesday announced the suspension of its group CEO, Frans Matlala, four months after he was appointed. Spokesman for the public broadcaster Kaizer Kganyago said Matlala
Google announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing offline playback of YouTube in four new markets, namely South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. The feature allows users of the YouTube mobile app to watch later during periods of low or no Internet connectivity
A new “Laan” is coming to the SABC in the form of Systraat, the South African public broadcaster’s first Web series in the form of an Afrikaans animation show. Systraat will also be the SABC’s first show to roll out and be “broadcast” online first before it’s shown on linear television
Gauteng’s allocation of R123m to help fund the gap needed for the new e-tolls dispensation could be in direct contravention with the Sanral Act, an anti-toll group said on Tuesday. The act states
Telkom had 14 212 employees at the end of September 2015, down from 21 800 in March 2013. However, further reductions in head count, including through “residual outsourcing”, are
MultiChoice has apologised for problems that have beset its popular Catch Up service in recent weeks and has said the broadcaster is making progress in resolving them. “We apologise
The process to fill three SABC board vacancies has been delayed yet again in parliament. Almost a year after the resignation of Bongani Khumalo, Thembinkosi Bonakele and the controversial