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Sold! One daughter for one iPhone

This has got to beat everything... a Chinese couple is facing criminal charges after selling their daughter for an iPhone.

Look, as just about every parent knows, you don't always necessarily like your kids (sometimes you wonder why you even bothered to have the ungrateful little buggers), but you always love them - and selling off your daughter and then using part of the proceeds to buy an iPhone is just plain wrong - in anyone's language, in anyone's culture.

It's that fracking subject again... two new proposed laws have been published regarding the environmental regulation of fracking. This seems to indicate that fracking might start sooner rather than later.

It's time to hide that moustache trimmer and get with the Movember flow... Movember 2013 has been launched and it's your chance to help 'Change the Face of Men's Health'.

On the ICT front, Internet Solutions is celebrating 20 years, and is predicting exponential growth for the internet in South Africa and Africa, and it's time to enter the Ericsson Application Awards 2014. Students and small- and medium-sized enterprises from anywhere in the world are invited to submit Android and iOS apps.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories
Internet Solutions celebrates 20 years
Internet Solutions, reportedly South Africa's first corporate Internet Service Provider (ISP), turned 20 on Friday, 18 October 2013, and predicts exponential growth for the internet in South Africa and Africa. Read more >>

Enter the Ericsson Application Awards 2014
This is the fifth consecutive year that Ericsson announces The Ericsson Application Awards. Students and small- and medium-sized enterprises from anywhere in the world are invited to submit Android and iOS apps. Read more >>


ICT
BT launches a series of new services
BT has announced the launch of a series of new services that promise to transform the quality of business conversations and greatly improve the way that people work together within and between large organisations. Read more >>

MyBroadband Conference 2013 breaks records

Issued by MyBroadband

The 2013 MyBroadband Conference was the biggest and best broadband conference in South Africa, with 2,100 delegates attending the event and Aki Anastaciou once again the MC for the event. Read more >>

Hardware
Festive season retail sales could grow 3%

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Christmas period retail sales could grow by slightly more than 3% in real terms provided there is no resurgence in strike activity that disrupts both production and workers' earningsā€š Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation senior economist Luke Doig said. Read more >>

Internet
ICT forum publishes declaration in favour of dotAfrica

Nanine Steenkamp

The Burkina Faso-hosted African Forum on Best Practices in ICT has issued a declaration in support of the dotAfrica initiative, stating its benefit to the African community. Read more >>

Affordable internet through satellite hotspots
Maxwell Technology, a satellite-based communications and data solutions provider, has launched a satellite Hotspot solution. The Maxwell HotSpot solution is an offering for public facilities that require voucher or token-based WiFi Internet access for guests. Read more >>

Patel appoints acting competition commissioner

Amanda Visser

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed former Competition Commission deputy commissioner Thembinkosi Bonakele as acting commissioner after accepting Shan Ramburuth's resignation. Read more >>

IS and Dimension Data SA launch Enterprise Wi-Fi
Dimension Data South Africa and Internet Solutions (IS) have announced the launch of Enterprise Wi-Fi, a fully managed solution that integrates a secure, enterprise WLAN deployment with the advantages of the AlwaysOn Hotspot service. Read more >>

SA launches radio to broadcast foreign policy
South Africa launched an online, 24-hour radio station on Thursday, 17 October that aims to showcase its foreign policy and shore up its position as a continental economic and political powerhouse. Read more >>

Network
Cloud computing for government - not just a cost cutter

President Ntuli

Before the birth of the electricity generating industry, any enterprise needing power had to build and run private generators. These were inflexible, inelastic and did not scale easily. In the mid-19th century, centralised generation allowed electricity to be provided as a utility, meaning that consumers only had to pay for what they used. Read more >>

Icasa draft regulations gazetted
The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has gazetted the draft call termination regulations. Read more >>

NETCB offers secure mobile file access
Local network collaboration and compliance management specialist company NETCB will leverage Novell's strategic partnership agreement with MobileIron to provide secure mobile file access. Novell Filr integration with MobileIron AppConnect provides mobile users access to and ability to share files from any IT-approved device. Read more >>

Value-added services key for telecoms comps

Thabiso Mochiko

Service providers Altech Autopage and Nashua Mobile will have to invest in more value-added services to mitigate the potential losses brought by the proposed reduction in termination rates. Read more >>

Services
Adcorp's earnings drop sharply
Workforce management group Adcorp Holdings (ADR) has reported diluted headline earnings per share of 21.4c for the six months to September, down from 126.1c a year ago. Read more >>

Vox Telecom launches corporate managed Wi-Fi solution
Vox Telecom has announced the launch of a new corporate managed Wi-Fi solution that allows any business to extend its existing network into the wireless space. Read more >>

Satellite HotSpots provide affordable internet
Maxwell Technology has launched its satellite HotSpot solution, aimed at lodges, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts, conference centres or any other public facilities that require internet access for their customers. Read more >>

Software
Education decision a wake up call
The Cape Chamber believes that the decision by the Department of Basic Education is indicative of the deteriorating state of ICT education and a wake up call to industry to urgently intervene. Read more >>


International

Internet buying exchanges have morphed into the Bitcoin revolution

Tom Cleveland

PALM COAST, FLORIDA, US: What would you make of a headline that read, "BitPay Passes 10,000 Bitcoin-Accepting Merchants On Its Payment Processing Network"? Read more >>

Apple expected to improve iPad line
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple is expected to improve its range of iPads with the expected announcement of new gadgets as the tablet market heats up with competition from Google and Microsoft. Read more >>

Rwanda rolls out free wireless in bid for business boom
KIGALI, RWANDA: It's a scene any visitor would be surprised to see deep in central Africa: a tech-savvy consumer sitting in a restaurant and surfing a broadband connection with a smartphone, tablet and laptop. Read more >>

Chinese couple sells daughter for iPhone
SHANGHAI, CHINA: A young Chinese couple are facing criminal charges for "selling" their daughter and using part of the proceeds to buy an Apple iPhone, state media said. Read more >>

Obamacare's rocky debut obscured by shutdown
WASHINGTON, USA: Technical problems have hobbled the health care website that is supposed to sign up millions of uninsured Americans for health care, but they have largely been overshadowed by a 16-day government shutdown. Read more >>

Facebook becomes Google advertising ally
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google-owned online ad-placing service DoubleClick has announced that the way has been cleared to include space at Facebook. Read more >>

EU seeks public comment on Samsung anti-trust remedies
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - The European Commission called a public review on the remedies offered by South Korean electronics company Samsung concerning allegations it has abused its dominant market position in its fight with Apple. Read more >>

Google stock surges on profit, revenue gains
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google's shares rose to a record high, and almost broke the US$1,000 mark after quarterly earnings figures showed the Internet company's profits are climbing despite a trend toward cheaper advertising on smartphones and tablets. Read more >>

Microsoft releases Windows 8.1, in restart
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft released Windows 8.1 on Thursday, 17 October, after tweaking the operating system designed for various devices that had confused some users. Read more >>

Lawsuit accuses BlackBerry of raising false hopes
OTTAWA, CANADA: BlackBerry shareholders on Tuesday, 15 October, launched a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging its optimistic sales forecasts for its new smartphones cost them hundreds of millions of dollars, lawyers announced. Read more >>

eBay founder backs project to 'empower' journalists
WASHINGTON, USA: The founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar, said on Wednesday, 16 October, he will back a project with investigative reporter Glenn Greenwald which "elevates and supports" journalists and "allows them to pursue the truth." Read more >>

Apple 'space-ship' campus plan cleared for 'lift-off'
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple's plan to build a verdant new campus crowned with a shimmering flying-saucer shaped headquarters was cleared for 'lift-off' Tuesday, 15 October. Read more >>

Samsung breaks ground at US research centre
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Samsung has made a start on its huge Silicon Valley research centre, just down the road from its arch-rival Apple. Read more >>

BlackBerry reassures customers with new campaign
WASHINGTON, USA: - BlackBerry is launching a campaign aiming to reassure its customers it intends to stay in business, brushing aside suggestions of its impending demise. Read more >>


More International


Government

SA, Poland agree to up trade relations, tourism

Chris Bathembu

South Africa has acknowledged the importance of Poland not only as a trading partner in Europe but as a crucial market for South Africa's tourism industry. Read more >>

New National Cyber Security Advisory council announced

Rod Baker

NEWSWATCH: Communications Minister Yunus Carrim has inaugurated the National Cyber Security Advisory Council (NCAC), reports Mail & Guardian. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Web Developer - Rivonia
Talooma is looking for a mid level PHP developer to join the team. Read more >>

Interface Designer - Cape Town
bSOLVe is currently looking for a talented interface designer to help turn raw functionality into beautiful pages and components for users to interact with. Read more >>

IT Journalist - Midrand/Centurion
MyBroadband, the largest IT website in SA, requires an IT journalist or junior journalist. We require well-qualified graduates who have a strong technical background. Read more >>

Graphic Designer - +HTML - Johannesburg
Xperien a small fast growing IT products and service company require energetic young graphic designer to assist in our marketing projects, HTML and DTP experience are essential. Read more >>

IT Administrator - Illovo
IT administrator required for a company in Illovo. Read more >>

IT Technician - Cape Town
Business Analyst - Johannesburg
Chief Technology Officer - Stellenbosch (Salary Negotiable)
C# Developer - Cape Town
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New events to diarise

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Property Management Software Seminar
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All industry news


Marketing & Media
Twitter introduces DM changes
Insight into the new way of doing journalism

Anton Harber

Stripped of all Loeries awards: MetropolitanRepublic not happy

Rod Baker

Lessons from the Woolies crises

Chris Moerdyk


Medical
12th INDEPTH International Scientific Conference
Discovery HealthID app for Samsung Galaxy

Retail
SA's top retailers for 2013
Get festive edge through technology

Ian Steyn


Government
Carrim to engage SABC over editorial independence

Bekezela Phakathi

SA has grown its international presence says Zuma

Mining
Reducing costs in African mining
Petroleum industry sees black women making strides
Victory for Marikana workers - Bench Marks Foundation

CSI
Pick n Pay contributes towards Pink Drive
MWEB partners with Silulo Ulutho Technologies
Movember 2013 launched

Finance
Half of credit active women at default
Five reasons why South African residents should invest offshore

Ross Pennell

Public must be vigilant of fraudsters

Agriculture
Karatara celebrates World Food Day

Arts
#FutureMusic Rising winner to perform in London
FamFest South Africa returns
IMEXSA to promote SA music at WOMEX 2013

Building
Construction sector faces challenges says Gigaba
Master Builders elects new president
French, SA companies encouraged to work together

Environment
More than 100 elephants killed in Zimbabwe
Business drivers for a carbon emission reduction plan

Ed Gluckman

WeedBuster awareness campaign visits Grahamstown

HR & Recruitment
Why training matters

Rowan Belchers

Performance management begins with on-boarding - stop lobbing lemons!

Suzanne Patterson

[BizCareers] Start of the job hunt and reputable HR institutions

Juliette Attwell


Legal
The use of alcohol in the workplace

Jacques van Wyk

Retired judge to probe complaints involving the Hawks
ConCourt doors wide open?

Jonathan Ripley-Evans


Manufacturing
SABMiller beats forecasts as emerging markets lead growth

Nick Hedley

Woolworths sandal recall after two injured

Property
New hotel for Camps Bay
To renovate or not to renovate?
PGP raises funds for East London charities

Security
Police warn against illegal gatherings in Malamulele
Court bid to nullify military veterans' umbrella body set aside
Mahikeng police commended for securing convictions

Education
SAE Institute launches Film Degree in Africa
Keep stress under control during exams

Monique Harrisberg

Strides made in improving curriculum - Motshekga

Tourism
Cape Town Tourism CEO calls for unity
More on offer for guests to Inhambane, Mozambique
fastjet's first international route takes off

Maritime
NEF invites French companies to co-invest
Work on Durban's Western Aqueduct gathers pace
DEA to host Princess Astrid on SA Agulhas II

Sport
Excitement is building for charity race
Sport summit to promote debate
Castle Lager, official partner of Sport Industry Group

Logistics
Gautrain proposes seven new routes
Outa will not appeal judgment so all motorists must pay tolls

Science
Echo-Social launched to leverage social media

Lifestyle
Immortal Tuscany

A. Field

Horrorfest line-up announced
SynergyLive 2013 artists announced
A consummate portrait of loneliness

Daniel Dercksen


Automotive
Strike-hit SA automotive industry faces battle to catch up

Alistair Anderson

Battle for SA Car of the Year title

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Plans for stability in SA motor industry

Evan Pickworth

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