Feb 4, 2013
Reports emerging over the weekend claim that R6-million was paid to Communication Minister Dina Pule’s boyfriend when the organiser of the inaugural ICT Indaba was pressured into hiring him. The Sunday Times claims to have seen to documents relating to the matter: one...
Feb 4, 2013
Only 20% of pupils writing matric mathematics and physical science achieve more than 50%, according to the latest South Africa Survey, published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Since the introduction of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2008,...
Feb 4, 2013
Nokia’s most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone has begun sales in South Africa, joining the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and mid-range Nokia Lumia 820. The Nokia Lumia 620 is a colourful, entry-level smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact new...
Feb 4, 2013
Jasco Electronics has issued a trading statement as earnings are expected to be significantly higher for the six months ended 31 December. Earnings per share (EPS) will be between 55% and 60% higher (between 9,9 cents and 10,2 cents per share) than the 6,4 cents per...
Feb 4, 2013
Samsung Electronics has announced revenues of 56,06-trillion Korean won (R457,61-billion) on a consolidated basis for the fourth quarter ended 31 December, 2012, a 7% increase quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter hit 8,84-trillion won...
Feb 4, 2013
The latest impacts of technology-led change are providing mixed outcomes for the financial services sector. An automated decision made by a computer programme has cost more than one third (37%) of financial services organisations money at least once in the past six...
