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Telkom lashes out at MTN
Telkom has hit back at MTN over the dropped calls controversy, saying mobile operators must take responsibility for their own services. Staff Writer
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MTN's claims are simply an attempt to deflect attention from its own failure to adequately service its customers, says Telkom.

Charnley, Vos join SABC board

Irene Charnley

The ICT personalities step into the controversy surrounding the state-owned broadcaster. Paul Vecchiatto – 3 Jul

Labour services go electronic

The transformation of the Department of Labour's IT systems is almost complete and services will soon be electronic. Audra Mahlong – 3 Jul

Faritec expects a loss

The company issues a cautionary, saying it can't elaborate on the expected loss. Staff writer – 3 Jul

Happy birthday!
The Internet celebrates 20 years. Lezette Engelbrecht looks at its past and future.

Govt tightens info security

Secure information is key to state security and will be a priority, says government. Audra Mahlong – 3 Jul

Govt closed to open source

Despite intentions to implement open source systems, government departments still lag. Audra Mahlong – 2 Jul

Financing moves into cellular

African cellular companies could benefit from a home-grown financing deal that will limit the need to subsidise handsets. Nicola Mawson – 2 Jul

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Fast-approaching telecoms competition and deregulation won't be the instant cheap broadband party everyone expects.

Quote of the day

Don’t blame us!

It is ironic and unacceptable that every time some of the mobile operators are made to account for their network availability and reliability, blame is conveniently apportioned to Telkom.

Telkom, rejecting MTN’s claims it is to blame for the mobile operator’s network problems.

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Ball and chain

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This Study Ball, which is made to look like a ball and chain, can help the not-so-dedicated students stick to their studying goals. It isn’t just a timer, it shackles to your leg until the set time is up. The ball weighs 20.95 pounds.

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Editor’s choice

Telkom rids itself of Telkom Media, FNB banks on telecoms, and red card for Fifa online ticketing.

Shenzhen has to start small

The Chinese company plans to get Telkom Media up and running by the end of this year. Candice Jones
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FNB tiptoes into telecoms

The new FNB Connect offering is not meant to compete with existing telcos, but it could. Candice Jones
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Fifa dismisses online ticketing woes

The online Confed and World Cup ticket sales process is described as shambolic, but Fifa says there is no problem. Martin Czernowalow
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