Subsea cable operator Seacom has announced it is now peering with the Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange (DE-CIX) in Frankfurt, Germany, in a move that should mean African Internet users have faster access to servers hosted in the region. “The
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Accessible fibre broadband will be rolled out in high-density areas if residents demand it, says a provider. Fibre broadband provider 123Net is rolling out internet access on a demand basis where you can pay R3 600 once-off for an Internet service
Sales of tablet computers recorded their first ever regional year-on-year decline in the first quarter of 2015, according to new research from International Data Corp (IDC). Shipments of tablets to Africa and the Middle East declined by 5,8% to 3,8m
Eskom should not be granted another tariff increase at the expense of consumers who can barely meet their monthly expenses already, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said on Monday
Opposition parties came out against President Jacob Zuma’s appointment of Mbulaheni Maguvhe as SABC chairman and Leah Khumalo his deputy. The Congress of People (Cope) has the dubbed the two “praise singers”. “Luthuli House will in effect
Telkom has failed to reach agreement with any of the three labour unions it recognises over its latest restructuring plans, setting the scene for potential acrimony. Telkom’s three unions – Solidarity, the South African Communications Union and the
President Jacob Zuma has been aware of Telkom’s plans to let go of as many as 7 800 employees for some time and has voiced no objections to the company’s plans, trade union Solidarity said on Friday. Solidarity is one of three labour unions
The angle at which you hold your head when using your cellphone could affect the cervical spine and result in a condition known as “text neck”. This is according to a study by New York-based back surgeon Dr Kenneth Hansraj. The relatively new
At least 150 SABC staff members have allegedly “colluded” with medical practitioners to defraud the broadcaster’s medical aid scheme. This is according to the SABC, which has also vowed to act against them, and said it will expand its corruption
New SABC chairman Obert Maghuve was elevated to the position as reward by President Jacob Zuma for his loyalty to communications minister Faith Muthambi and chief operating officer Hlaudi