Wireless Communication

Internet of Things needs more cowbell

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Sep 2018

If you want to jump-start your industry, connect your appliances, vehicles and, yes, even your cattle

WBS back in broadband play

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Oct 2014

Despite serious questions about its deal with Icasa, the firm remains hot property

Apple Watch a catalyst in wireless charging technology

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Sep 2014

Apple's new product rollout - including the Apple Watch - could see consumers pulling the plug on charging cords.

Samsung makes 5G breakthrough

Article Staff Reporter - 13 May 2013

Samsung has tested super-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology that will eventually allow users to download an entire movie in one second.

TV White Spaces trial launch involves W Cape schools

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Mar 2013

Google, the Wireless Access Providers’ Association and partners have launched a Television White Spaces trial involving 10 schools in Cape Town.

Techie challenge: How good is wi-fi in SA?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Mar 2013

Ruckus Wireless has issued a challenge to the Techie Guy, Liron Segev, to test just how good wi-fi around South Africa is.

Telecoms industry in flux

Article Advertorial - 31 May 2011

Wireline revenues are down an average of 5% worldwide annually over the past five years.

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National

Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

National

The Facebook group taking on South Africa’s white right

Simon Allison - 28 Feb 2020

Online battle over the ‘white genocide’ narrative on social media has dangerous real-world consequences

National

Trolley tender causes Acsa eruption

Zaza - 28 Feb 2020

Stolen contract exposes rift in the senior ranks at the state airport’s management companies

Press Releases

Special Reports

Over R400-m given to businesses since launch of three-minute overdraft

Derek Davey - 27 Feb 2020

The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met

Special Reports

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

New scheme to be launched following the biggest B-BBEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history

Special Reports

Digging deep

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Automation is unstoppable, but if we're strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities

Special Reports

TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it's best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs