Oops! ... enough to make Dell unwell

An online pricing error on 19-inch LCD monitors could cost Dell more than $18-million after Taiwanese consumer regulators insisted it honour orders that were placed.

Mobile industry ready for RICA

The compulsory registration of all SIM cards in use, in terms of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA), will come into effect from tomorrow (1 July 2009).

New chief at MB Tech

MB Technologies - holding company of Tarsus, ACT, Printacom and ChannelWare, and 50% partner in Ingram Micro SA - today appointed a new CEO to replace Bruce McGregor.

All change at MTN

Tim Lowry is stepping down as MD of MTN South Africa, but will retain his position of vice-president for South East Africa (SEA).

MXit helps increase licenced drivers

Of the 1,95-million applications for learner’s licences in 2008, only 1,074-million were issued, amounting to a pass rate of just over 55%. High failure rates and long retesting delays result in aspirant drivers giving up, leading to an increased number of unlicenced drivers on our roads.