D-day for Eskom tariff decision

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Electricity consumers will know on Monday whether Eskom has succeeded in its application to hike tariff by an extra 9,6%, to bring the total tariff increase for the 2015/2016 year to 22,3%. Energy regulator Nersa announced

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop review

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We don’t usually review computer peripherals such as printers and keyboards on TechCentral. But Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop – expect to pay about R1 200 – is so compelling, I thought we’d break with tradition

Seven megatrends shaping SA telecoms

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South Africa’s telecommunications industry is at a crossroads, at which the operators face grave new competitive challenges and exciting opportunities that will ultimately decide their fate. These megatrends can

Cisco sees jump in SA Internet traffic

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South Africa is forecast to see a massive jump in Internet traffic as more people switch to smartphones and other smart devices. This is according to the Cisco Visual Networking Index 2015, which predicts that

Telkom’s core business comes under threat

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At Telkom’s recent annual results presentation, CEO Sipho Maseko revealed an astonishing fact. He said there are now at least 25 companies building fibre-to-the-home broadband infrastructure in South Africa

Jaws at 40: how it ate the horror genre

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Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is not particularly classy, but its 40th anniversary is a big deal for critics, fans and academics alike. In the US it has been marked with special screenings, while in the UK a dedicated academic

Surviving a total grid collapse

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Although Eskom is insistent that a total blackout is out of the question, a concerned group has launched a basic emergency guide to living in the dark. The plan offers practical tips on how households can prepare for