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MultiChoice nails streaming piracy operation Waka TV
WEBJun 5, 2024 · MultiChoice Group and its technology security subsidiary Irdeto have succeeded in nailing a pirate internet streaming service with the help of Western Cape police investigators.. In a statement on Wednesday, MultiChoice described the dismantling of the pirate steaming operation, called Waka TV, as “a significant victory in the fight against internet streaming piracy”.
Multiple subsea cable breaks causing internet chaos in South Africa
WEBMar 14, 2024 · News Alerts. Widespread problems were affecting the internet in South Africa on Thursday due to multiple undersea cable breaks. “Multiple undersea cable failures between South Africa and Europe are currently impacting South Africa’s network providers, including Vodacom,” Vodacom spokesman Byron …
Rain unveils ‘the101’, its colourful new 5G smart router
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The 101 5G smart router features the latest tech hardware. Performance. The101 features robust 4×4 Mimo AX3600 Wi-Fi, ensuring broader coverage and increased throughput for multiple users. It’s coupled with the advanced MediaTek T750 platform, boasting a four-core ARM CA55 processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB NAND storage.
Google opens its first Africa cloud data centre – in Joburg
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Google Cloud Africa director Niral Patel. Google on Wednesday said it has completed its cloud data centre in Johannesburg, and the facility is ready for customer use. The news comes 16 months after Google announced it was joining rivals Microsoft and Amazon Web Services in establishing a so-called cloud infrastructure “region” in …
I bought a Huawei phone with no Google services – how I got on
WEBJan 24, 2022 · The phone, which retails for R6 299, has a midrange Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 system on chip, which plays games with no problem and offers excellent power consumption. There’s just one (rather big) catch: like many other modern Huawei smartphones, it doesn’t have access to Google Mobile Services. That …
Telkom Infinite launched: R299 for unlimited mobile data
WEBJun 21, 2022 · A standard Infinite plans provides unlimited data, including 15GB at the fastest available speeds, for R299/month. After the 15GB threshold is reached, customers are moved to a slower speed that’s still fast enough for standard-definition video and for “surfing, streaming, messaging, chatting on social media, e-mailing, calling and more”.
MultiChoice strikes deal to bring Paramount+ to Africa
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The deal follows recent renewal of MultiChoice’s agreement with CBS competitor Disney last week, extending the agreement to carry channels including National Geographic, Disney Channel and ESPN through to 2027. Paramount Global hasn’t said when the Paramount+ service will launch on the DStv and Showmax apps — TechCentral has asked the ...
How to dispose of e-waste in South Africa - TechCentral
WEBJun 20, 2023 · The author, Patricia Schroder. E-waste from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa.. According to Gauteng’s government website, the country produces around 360 000t of e-waste every year, with the province accounting for 55% of that volume.. Consumers need to be better educated on how to properly dispose of their appliances if we are to ...
Utility scale: 10 biggest solar projects in South Africa
WEBMar 28, 2024 · These are the 10 largest solar farms, based on installed capacity, in South Africa…. 1. Xina Solar One | Concentrated solar power. Spread over 850 000sq m near Pofadder in the Northern Cape, this 100MW thermo-solar power plant is the biggest solar power complex in Africa when combined with the …