SA banks in massive data breach
A variant of malware called Dexter has cost local banks tens of millions of rand in one of the worst breaches of customer card data in SA history.
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Mabuza draws line in sand at Telkom
It is not up to government to devise a strategy for Telkom and to impose this on the company, says newly appointed Telkom chairperson Jabu Mabuza.
TopTV files for business rescue
The satellite pay-TV operator, the only rival in the space to MultiChoice’s DStv, has filed for a business rescue under the Companies Act.
Vodacom now live with 4G
Vodacom has begun selling 4G services based on long-term evolution technology but coverage is extremely limited – for now.
Prepaid price war erupts in South Africa
Within minutes of Cell C announcing a price slash of its prepaid call tariffs, Vodacom has announced it would also cut its prepaid voice rates.
Draft minimum standards released for digital TV set-top
After years of rigorous debate, the SABS has finally issued the final draft minimum standard for the set-top box decoders that will be used in SA.
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Absa accused of blocking 22seven partner
Online personal financial management start-up 22seven claims Absa is blocking its US partner Yodlee from accessing users’ internet bank accounts.
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8ta drops broadband bomb on rivals
Telkom’s mobile operator, 8ta, has dropped a bomb on its rivals by introducing a broadband offering of 10GB of data a month for R199 for 24 months.
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SA’s new TV challenger: All the details
South African couch potatoes, rejoice! South Africa is getting another challenger in the television market and SouthTel Group is optimistic.
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Trouble at Neotel as retrenchments loom
Neotel has notified its staff that retrenchments are looming, blaming the weak global economy for the move.
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Fight looming over control of Telkom
Fight over Telkom could be on the horizon. The new communications minister has warned that government won’t let go so easily.