Jun 11, 2013
First National Bank (FNB) has leveraged its telecommunications licenses, skills and internal ISP, FNB Connect, to become the first bank in the country to support peering by joining the NAPAfrica platform. “This is a substantial first for the South African banking...
Jun 11, 2013
As the rand continues its weakening trend against the US dollar, economists have predicted greater potential for local manufacturers to compete positively with imports. “While the weak rand may present certain advantages for exporters, the reality is that local...
Jun 11, 2013
Following a review by the board, Telkom has decided to impair the carrying value of its assets by R12-billion. After the impairment, the net asset value (NAV) per share will be around R34. “We are committed to transforming Telkom’s financial performance,”...
Jun 11, 2013
As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the You Decide programme has urged the country’s teenagers to abstain from consuming alcohol, reminding them of the negative consequences to themselves and their future prospects. You Decide is a programme designed to curb...
Jun 10, 2013
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa has called for an investigation into the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA), to address allegations of corruption and maladministration. Holomisa issued an open memo to president Jacob...
Jun 10, 2013
Factory revenue in the EMEA server market reached $2,8-billion in the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of 10,5% when compared with the same quarter of 2012, according to the latest EMEA Server Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). In euros, revenue...
