Cell C invests R8bn in LTE

Cell C will invest R8-billion over the next three years to build its LTE network which will see high-speed broadband technology brought to its customers in targeted areas across the country. “Our LTE strategy will be focused and strategic, targeting metropolitan areas...

Biometric first for Standard Bank

Standard Bank has scored a significant first in South Africa with the launch of the first biometric mobile banking solutions for iPhone and iPad users, utilising Apple’s TouchID technology. “We are always on the lookout for ways to make banking easier and safer for...

Consumers give pre-paid thumbs up

The market for pre-paid cards is growing at 22% annually and, according to analysts, is expected to reach $822-billion by 2017. Growth like this happens when a product or service is genuinely meeting customer needs—and that’s just what pre-paid cards are doing, says...

PCs still at the heart of Lenovo

Despite diversifying into other growth areas such as mobile and the enterprise, Lenovo has said that it is still committed to maintaining its Number One slot in the PC market. In response to the release of IDC’s Q1 2015 Preliminary PC Shipment Report, Yang Yuanqing,...

OpenWeb slashes uncapped prices

Local ISP OpenWeb has announced a once-off uncapped ADSL offer ranging from R129 for 2Mbps to R389 for 10Mbps, saying its Home Uncapped service is an affordable and redefined ADSL package perfect for home use. “We have had such a fantastic year so far, we...

New BBBEE codes present opportunity

Mid-sized businesses face a significant challenge in transforming their businesses to comply with the stricter Revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes that will come into effect on 1 May this year. However, they should regard it as an opportunity...