The Data Challenge South Africans continue to face high mobile data costs relative to income. For millions, this makes full internet participation a luxury…
eBay invests big in Indian ecommerce outfit Snapdeal
eBay has inked a partnership with Indian ecommerce outfit Snapdeal that will see it lead a US$50-million investment in the three-year-old online retailer. According…
China blocks encrypted Wikipedia ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary
The Chinese government is cracking down on the encrypted version of Wikipedia, cutting off the ability to access the online encyclopedia via its HTTPS…
Turkish PM bashes social media for spreading ‘lies’ during weekend protests
Turkish prime minister Recep Erdogan has slammed Twitter and social media in general for spreading “lies” following clashes between protesters and police this past…
Microsoft’s dominance is over: Mark Shuttleworth closes Ubuntu bug no.1
Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has officially declared an end to Microsoft’s dominance. The innovator and entrepreneur, who carries the tongue-in-cheek label of Self-Appointed Benevolent…
