Spending on research and development (R&D) remains stubbornly low at 0,76% of GDP for the third year in a row, according to the 2012/2013 National Survey of Research and Development. However, the rand amount spent had risen to R23,9bn, which is R1,6bn more than the previous
Democratic Alliance MP Marian Shinn has accused President Jacob Zuma of decision making that is “beyond logic” after the publication on Wednesday of a proclamation in the Government Gazette meant to provide clarity about the responsibilities of his communications and telecommunications
SABC chair Zandile Tshabalala failed a course in labour relations so badly that she didn’t even qualify to reregister to obtain her diploma, a Unisa official told MPs on Wednesday. Unisa executive director for legal services Jan van Wyk was the first witness to be called in parliament’s communications portfolio committee
UK’s telephone companies have yet again announced inflation-busting increases in telephone line rental charges. Why, in a world that is increasingly mobile-first – or even mobile-only – are we still paying so much for landlines? The latest figures from UK telecoms regulator Ofcom show that around 16% of
President Jacob Zuma has acted to resolve an apparent turf war between his communications minister, Faith Muthambi, and her counterpart at telecommunications and postal services, Siyabonga Cwele, by setting out in greater
SABC chair Zandile Tshabalala will not participate in the parliamentary inquiry into whether she lied about her academic qualifications, her attorney informed MPs on Wednesday. Michael Tillney, for Tshabalala, told parliament’s communications
The Mozilla Foundation, the organisation behind the Firefox Web browser and the latest smartphone operating system, Firefox OS, recently announced plans to expand Firefox OS to Africa through Airtel, MTN South Africa and Tigo, operated by Millicom. These operators will introduce the first
NicSocks started as a unique and highly niche e-commerce business that focused on making and selling designer socks for men. But the business, started by Nic Haralambous, is now turning into a broader men’s fashion play as demand for clothing accessories catches up with global trends. Johannesburg-raised
Former Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) employee and fraud accused Obakeng Israel Busang’s bail application was postponed in the Johannesburg specialised commercial crimes court on Tuesday. Judge Jerry van Vuuren postponed the matter to 11 December due to an overloaded court roll
The strong rally in Telkom’s share price has continued, with the counter touching a fresh five-year high of R70 in early trading on the JSE on Tuesday. Since its low point 18 months ago, Telkom’s share price has climbed by just shy of 500%. A R10 000 investment in Telkom on 6 May May 2013, when its
