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Cell C will use #BreakTheNet to shape its strategic thinking for a future VOD platform, says executive head of marketing Doug Mattheus.

Cell C plans video-on-demand platform

The telco uses new online reality show #BreakTheNet as a test case ahead of the planned launch of its own video-on-demand platform.

• Cell C partners for online reality show
• Cell C beats MTN in number-porting battle

by Paula Gilbert, Wed 14 Sep

 

Dr Janine Scholefield, a scientist at the CSIR, peers through the super-microscope.

CSIR in 'finding Nemo' breakthrough visualisation

Using the first super-resolution microscope in SA, scientists visualise NF-kB Essential Modulator (Nemo), a key regulatory protein in body cells.

• CSIR looks to unlock SA's maritime potential
• 10-day marine science voyage cut short

by Admire Moyo, Tue 13 Sep

 

Black South Africans can apply to buy shares in MTN Zakhele Futhi at R20 a share.

MTN's new empowerment scheme kicks off

Zakhele Futhi is potentially valued at up to R9.9 billion and is envisaged to hold approximately 4% equity in the MTN group.

• MTN creates new R10bn BEE scheme
• MTN Zakhele tries to quell investor fears

by Paula Gilbert, Mon 12 Sep

 

SAPO lost the social grant payment business in 2008, says Mthoko Mncwabe, group CIO.

Post Office banks on social grants

As it fights to establish its digital credibility, the Post Office wants to again be the distributor of social grant payments in the country.

• Post Office to enter Internet banking
• Human rights group takes aim at Net 1

by Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, Fri 9 Sep

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Telkom and the CWU plan further salary negotiations next week.

No deal yet despite 'suspended' Telkom strike

Negotiations continue over wage demands and the signing of a collaborative partnership agreement.

• Telkom strike comes to an end
• CWU denies intimidation at Telkom strike

by Paula Gilbert, Thu 15 Sep

Jasco founding member retires

Sir John Alfred Sherry, founder and independent non-executive director of Jasco, retires after working for the firm for four decades.

by Staff Writer, 15 Sep, 11:25 AM

Tender Watch: Boosting oversight

This week's National Tender Bulletin sees a drive to improve oversight organisations and systems.

by Kimberly Guest, 15 Sep, 10:58 AM

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