Data will only fall when govt stops trying to strangle telecoms – expert
If the industry is given more free room to innovate and greater access to spectrum (rather than less), the democratisation of data could then finally begin in earnest.
ICT
Polar opposites: Where Malaysia wins, Africa fails. Knowledge economy.
IRR policy fellow Rabelani Dagada tracks the development of Malaysia and Ghana and suggests why one is in a far superior position to the other.
Interactive Global IT report – SA jumps 10 spots, sits behind Mauritius
Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Singapore, the Netherlands and the US lead the world when it comes to generating economic impact from investments in ICT.
Isaac Mophatlane to head Telkom BCX – sets timeline for complete integration
Telkom and Business Connexion have announced the official appointment of Isaac Mophatlane as CEO of the newly integrated Telkom Business Connexion.
Integr8’s Sussman to judge Seedstars start-ups
Robert Sussman, co-founder and co-CEO of international award winning ICT managed services company Integr8, is set to sit on the judging panel of Switzerland based Seedstars.
SAB to turn “garage tinkerers” into viable businesses
SAB’s KickStart Ignite programme aims to provide support and funding for “garage tinkerers” and other young innovators.
SA’s global ICT ranking slides again – will the penny drop?
South Africa’s world-class legislative structure is the bright spot in an otherwise disturbing World Economic Forum 2015 ICT report. The details are on Biznews today.
SA slides below Mauritius and Seychelles in WEF African ICT rankings
If further evidence for unsuitability of the ANC’s Developmental State were required, here it is. Another dismal SA showing in a global survey from the WEF.
Attracting investment critical for developing countries
With recent financial crises and reduced capital inflow, it is becoming increasingly important for developing Sub-Saharan African countries to seek investment opportunities.
Nashua Mobile sale stems from MTR cut – Altron cash-cow Autopage next?
While consumers celebrated the decision by the Communications Regulator to slash Mobile Termination Rates, an entire industry sub-sector shuddered. The deliberate squeeze on profit margins has made business impossible for the once flourishing intermediaries. This week’s sale by the Reunert Group’s sale of its Nashua Mobile operation to cell phone majors MTN and Vodacom is … Read more