| 27 Sep 2011 |
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IT & Telecommunications
 [Paddy Hartdegen] Microsoft remains one of the most profitable information technology companies in the world - with its founder, Bill Gates still the wealthiest man in America - and in September it raised its dividend payments by 25%, the largest increase since it started making quarterly dividend payments to its shareholders. Read more >>
Internet
 [Paddy Hartdegen] Google +, the social networking platform aimed at competing with Facebook has been opened to everyone after the company dropped its "invitation only" restrictions. Read more >>
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 SAN FRANCISCO: Julpan on Wednesday (21 September 2011) announced that Twitter has bought the startup that specialises in sifting relevant or important data from blogs, tweets, and other online social content. Read more >>
Network
 A KMPG report, looking into Tower Company Landscape Changes in Africa and the Middle East, has found that the aggressive pursuit of lean business models is persuading operators to treat tower sharing as a viable option. Read more >>
Services
Sahara Computers, a specialist retail distributor in South Africa, has been appointed as an official distributor for Toshiba's retail range of laptops and peripherals in South Africa. Read more >>
Software
 Kaspersky Internet Security has received an Advanced+ certificate in AV-Comparatives' independent testing for its solutions offering protection against malware, hackers and spam. This is the highest rating of the European testing lab. Read more >>
There is a growing security threat to standalone and networked computers by embedded system software, argues Infoprotect's Scott Martin. Read more >>
Fishing & Maritime
 PRETORIA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recently joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Maritime Day. World Maritime Day is observed every year in September to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and clean seas. Read more >>
Human Resources Management
 The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration has upheld the dismissal of two senior employees who exchanged rude and snide remarks about their much younger boss and his family members who had been brought in to help manage the business. Read more >>
Photography
 Artwork created by Cape Town's youth was put up on exhibition earlier this month at The Grand in Granger Bay. The young men whose work was exhibited are all participants in Mamelani's Youth Development Programme, Project Lungisela, which aims to prepare young people for the transition out of state care, particularly children's homes. Read more >>
Climate Change
[Kemantha Govender] DURBAN: The latest scientific reports show that South Africa will become drier in the west and wetter in the east. This means the country will experience an increase in the frequency of severe weather events, such as drought, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Read more >>
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