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The ministry of communications, led by Faith Muthambi, will have responsibility for running South Africa’s digital terrestrial television migration project, a well-placed source has told TechCentral. A presidential proclamation further clarifying the respective roles of the departments of communications
The SABC on Thursday announced “strategic appointments in line with its commitment to gender equity”. Jimi Mathews has been appointed as group executive in the news and current affairs division, spokesman Kaizer Kganyago
High ash emissions from the Lethabo power station in the Vaal Triangle due to conveyer belt failure was not caused by a lack of maintenance, Eskom said on Thursday. “It is an operational matter rather than a lack of maintenance,” spokesman Andrew Etzinger said. “The power station is an old
Power cuts are expected over the weekend as electricity supply remained constrained, Eskom said on Thursday. “While the demand for electricity is expected to be met today and tomorrow, there is a very high risk of load shedding over the weekend
The banner slamming cellphone network provider Cell C has been changed, The Star reported on Thursday. The initial banner, which was put up by disgruntled Cell C client George Prokas, which is prominently displayed on a wall outside the WorldWear Mall on Beyers Naude Drive originally
Losses to copper theft increased marginally to R13,2m in October, up from R13m the previous month, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Copper Theft Barometer. “This is the fifth monthly increase in the year and is 43 percent higher than a year ago
Consumer advocacy website HelloPeter.com has been sold for an undisclosed amount, it announced on Wednesday. “The website has been acquired by a consortium of South African and global entrepreneurs, all with a highly proven track record in the global
Eskom has asked its staff to consider voluntary retrenchment packages, a spokesman confirmed on Wednesday. “We can confirm that we have announced the process by which employees can apply for voluntary separation packages,” spokesman Andrew Etzinger said. The applications, due in
SABC chair Zandile Tshabalala has extended controversial chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s powers to fulfil the duties of CEO until the end of the year. The broadcaster’s spokesman, Kaizer Kganyago, confirmed that Tshabalala had signed a letter authorising the delegation of powers
Huge Telecom parent Huge Group has lifted headline earnings per share year on year by 51,5% for the six months ended August 2014. However, revenue has fallen to R99m from R106,7m before. Operating profit was R8,9m, up from R8,3m a year ago, while net profit was R7,4m, up sharply from
