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NewsCentral Media is delighted to announce that well-known journalist Candice Jones is joining TechCentral, SA’s fastest-growing technology news website, as deputy editor. Jones, who was most recently telecommunications editor at ITWeb, brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of the secto

Vodacom is introducing a range of low-cost devices, including a US$40 smartphone, in an effort to broaden the market that has access to e-mail and the Web in SA. The smarphone, developed for Vodacom parent Vodafone and meant for use in emerging markets, has a Qwerty keyboard and a basic, 2,2-inch TFT display

JSE-listed cellphone giant Vodacom may abandon plans to bid for wireless broadband spectrum in the 2,6GHz frequency band if the rules of engagement are not changed, TechCentral has learnt exclusively. Group CEO Pieter Uys says the demands on potential bidders made by the Independent Communications

Avusa-owned cinema chain Nu Metro plans to bring the 2010 soccer World Cup to South Africans in 3D. The company announced in newspaper advertisements on Sunday that it would offer 18 games in 3D between this Friday, 18 June, and the final on 11 July. It will be the only opportunity for South Africans to see the