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Any attempt to prohibit access to the secure financial messaging network could backfire.

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.

Telkom’s declining profits has seen its business rating drop.

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 CEO Eddie Mbalo.

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 demonstrates that anchoring identity in the physical world still matters. Photo: File

Vodacom now live with 4G

Vodacom has begun selling 4G services based on long-term evolution technology but coverage is extremely limited – for now.

Cell C CEO Alan Knott-Craig Snr.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trouble at Neotel as retrenchments loom

Neotel has notified its staff that retrenchments are looming, blaming the weak global economy for the move.

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.