There are as yet unconfirmed reports that Twitter plans to extend its 140-character limit to 10 000. But why would Twitter consider radically changing its most unique characteristic? Today’s media culture is one of extreme speed and ephemerality – facts and factoids, comment, claims
Far from pulling out of Nigeria over the record-setting US$3,9bn fine imposed on it by regulatory authorities in the West African nation, MTN has reportedly gone ahead with the acquisition of
Pay-television service provider MultiChoice says it welcomes competition from Internet video company Netflix because it gives consumers “more options”. This is according to a
Television shows such as House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Gray’s Anatomy are unavailable on Netflix in South Africa owing to content rights. This is according to a response
Naspers-owned video streaming service ShowMax has said that Netflix’s launch in South Africa will boost local awareness of Internet television. On Wednesday night, the US-based Netflix officially
One of the country’s top performing pupils, Hamandishe Mathivha, wants to compete with the likes of Google and Microsoft after completing his university studies. The 17-year-old said his
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Online movie and television series streaming service Netflix has officially gone live in 130 countries, including South Africa on Wednesday night. Co-founder and CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings
The worldwide debate about zero rating and network neutrality has brought the issue of affordable Internet access into sharp relief. I recently came back from the Internet Governance Forum
More than 100 000 South Africans heeded a warning to comment on a gazette that an anti-tolling group said could coerce protesting e-toll users into paying their fines. With Wednesday being
