Vodacom backpedals on BlackBerry internet throttle
Gareth VorsterAfter facing customer criticism, Vodacom has changed its mind about slowing down its BlackBerry internet services.
JSE up as market looks ahead
Gareth VorsterThe JSE traded higher by noon on Friday as the JSE looked beyond a current mixed global economic picture.
Calls for BBM decryption not for spy purposes
Gareth VorsterKopeng Obed Bapela has called for the decryption of BlackBerry Messenger-type services should there be an increase in cybercrime in the space.
High homicide rates plague CT's poorest
Gareth VorsterSA's second largest city has a homicide rate higher than the national average, a global study has shown.
Early gains for JSE after G20 eurozone pledge
Gareth VorsterSpurred by positive intent shown by European ministers to address the eurozone's debt crisis, the JSE made early gains in morning trade.
Cell C does a local search for a new chief executive
Gareth VorsterFollowing the resignation of its CEO, Cell C says that its board had started the process to replace Lars Reichelt and prefers a local candidate.
Woolworths CEO nets R8.25m bonus
Gareth VorsterWoolworths paid its chief executive Ian Moir R13.6-million, including a bonus of R8.25-million, added to his R5.312-million normal annual package.
JSE strong on metals, world markets
Gareth VorsterThe JSE remained strong by noon on Thursday, buoyed by firm metal stocks and global positive sentiment.
JSE consolidates earlier gains
Gareth VorsterThe JSE lost a bit of ground by noon on Tuesday, showing signs of consolidation following strong gains made on Monday.
