LIQUID Telecom, the leading Pan- Africa’stelecommunications company, is set to connect the entire continent througha land-based communication link between Cape Town and Cairo, the SouthAfrican and Egyptian cities respectively. Reshaad Sha, Liquid Telecom Chief Executive Officer, made the announcementon Monday at the ongoing International Telecommunication Union (ITU)summit in Durban, South Africa. The link is anticipated… Continue reading Liquid Telecom link connects Africa from Cape to Cairo
Police Operations Net 900
POLICE operations in Limpopo province have resulted in the arrests of 900 people for various crimes. During the operations, a dozen illegal firearms were confiscated and various suspected stolen goods and money were recovered. “The suspects, aged between 19 and 57 were nabbed for various offences ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape, Illegal Immigration Act,… Continue reading Police Operations Net 900
Banyana secure semi-final spot with maximum points
BANYANA Banyana topped their group as they cruised to the semi-finals of the Cosafa women’s championship at the expense of Malawi, annihilating them 6-0 at the Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth on Monday. South Africa went into the match at the back of two wins and has now won all their three matches in… Continue reading Banyana secure semi-final spot with maximum points
Polokwane gets over R500 million Wi-Fi boost
The Limpopo Government will spend a whooping R585 Million over three years on free Wi-Fi aspart of its broadband telecommunication network infrastructure roll-out in the province.Speaking to African Times on Tuesday, provincial government spokesperson Phuti Seloba confirmed thatthe investment is the first phase of the project, and will likely expand to R1.5 billion to cover… Continue reading Polokwane gets over R500 million Wi-Fi boost
Bringing back Brenda Fassie days
A sultry voice that evokes emotions you never thought you had, makes you gather and rediscover yourself when listening to it, that is Vuyokazi Tshaya. She is an artist who with her last offering in a form of a five track Extended Play (EP) record, titled Vuka, managed to completely blow listeners away. After intriguing… Continue reading Bringing back Brenda Fassie days
Limpopo mother arrested after killing toddler
A 40-year-old mother of three from Lwamondo Tshifulanani Village, Vuwani outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo has been charged with murder and appeared in the local magistrate court for the murder of her two-year-old toddler. The suspect, identified as Tania Mandinda Dube, was remanded in custody until the third of Octoberfor further police investigation and mental tests.… Continue reading Limpopo mother arrested after killing toddler
Night out ends in death at Giyani stadium
THE recently held Fill Up Giyani Stadium has left one reveller dead. Police spokesperson Lieutenant -Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe denied the reports and rumours doing the rounds on social media that 12people had been killed during the festival. “The deceased is a 19-year-old from Mavalana Village. He was stabbed with a knife around 3:00 am on… Continue reading Night out ends in death at Giyani stadium
Malema accuses Gordhan of hiding money in off-shore account
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has accused Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan of having an illegal bank account in a North American country which has a balance of more than R600 million. The red berets leader says the Minister acquired the bulk of the money through political favours. This is according to… Continue reading Malema accuses Gordhan of hiding money in off-shore account
Zimbabwe’s war vets rewarded with new cars
MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe ZIMBABWE’S government has handed cars to leaders of the liberation struggle, in a move seen as a reward for their role in ensuring the election of Emmerson Mnangagwa as president in the July 30elections. The war veterans campaigned vigorously for Mnangagwa and the governing Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s war vets rewarded with new cars
Huawei exceeds Apple as second biggest smartphone maker
HUAWEI has surpassed Apple to secure second spot in worldwide smartphone vendor position for the first time, according to Gartner Inc. In the second quarter of 2018, Huawei smartphone sales grew 38,6 percent. “Huawei continues to bring innovative features into its smartphones and expand its smartphone portfolio to cover larger consumer segments,” said Anshul Gupta,… Continue reading Huawei exceeds Apple as second biggest smartphone maker