January 25, 2012
PFK wins sustainability award
PFK Electronics recently won the 2011 Technology Top 100 Award for Sustainability.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:51 AM
January 19, 2012
Microsoft mentors black ICT firms
Microsoft SA's R475 million will help six black-owned software firms expand beyond our borders
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:59 AM
January 16, 2012
Gijima improves BBBEE status
Gijima Holdings, the JSE-listed information and communication technology company, has improved its BBBEE status from AA level 3 to AAA Level 2, following the verification process conducted during November and December 2011 by Empowerdex, the SANAS Accredited independent rating agency.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:35 AM
October 6, 2011
No word on SunSpace
The decision to acquire a majority stake in Sun Space and Information Systems (SunSpace) should be finalised and presented to Cabinet before month end, Minister of Science& Technology Naledi Pandor says.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:40 AM
October 3, 2011
The citizens have their say
Almost 9000 comments were logged during National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel's 72-hour digital "jam" about the future of South Africa. His office called it the biggest online conversation ever in Africa.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:47 AM
August 29, 2011
Mining Web Index's Supplier Sign-up Pages Goes Live
Mining Web Index; a comprehensive, internet based interactive tool created to bridge the gaps and combat problems in the mining sector opens its supplier sign - up page on the 29th of August 2011 with the whole web-based tool set for launch on the 10th of November 2011.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:22 AM
August 25, 2011
LaserCom reinforces commitment to BB-BEE with third successive Level 2 rating
LaserCom, a division of Bytes Technology Group, has been reconfirmed as a Level 2 (AAA) contributor and value-adding supplier for 2011, according to the BB-BEE Codes of Good Practice by accredited verification agency Empowerdex. This is the third year running that the company has achieved the rating.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:36 AM
July 25, 2011
ATIO awarded Level 3 B-BBEE Status
Specialist ICT services company, ATIO, is pleased to announce that they have once again been awarded Level 3 B-BBEE Status and have been recognized as a Value-Adding Supplier (VAS) by the BEE Verification Agency, Emex Trust. This certification entitles ATIO's customers to claim 137.5% recognition of their procurement spend with ATIO.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:01 PM
July 11, 2011
EOH to exclusively represent Invensys Operations Management in South Africa
Leading IT service provider and JSE listed company, EOH, which was ranked fourth in Financial Mail's Top 200 Companies survey, will exclusively represent the sub-Saharan African operation of Invensys Operations Management.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:46 AM
July 7, 2011
Leading role in ICT sector
South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June, in commemoration of the 1976 uprising in Soweto, Johannesburg. It is a time to focus our attention on taking stock of the progress we have made and to rededicate our energy to tackling the challenge of promoting the development of our youth.It is also a time when we remember and pay tribute to the important role young people have played in the struggle for our democracy.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:46 AM
July 6, 2011
Telkom receives "Progressive Company of the Year" Award
Telkom receives "Progressive Company of the Year" from the Black Management Forum.
Posted by StaffWriter at 2:56 PM
July 1, 2011
Bytes Document Solutions progresses in BBBEE stakes
Bytes Document Solutions (BDSOL), the distributor of Xerox to 27 African countries, has confirmed its status as South Africa's most transformed ICT company, securing 92.34 out of a target 100 points.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:38 AM
June 22, 2011
4most SAP Business One solution helps Basix Group maintain market edge
The Basix Group has contracted SAP Business One solutions provider 4most to supply, implement, commission, and support an accounting and ERP software solution for its Johannesburg headquarters in Booysens.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:55 AM
How MTN powers growth through BBBEE
Anywhere MTN is mentioned in Africa, the common link is actually telecommunications. However, closer probe into its activities would reveal an African company using telecommunications to expand footprints into other sectors of the economy.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:53 AM
June 3, 2011
MTN boosts BBBEE rating
MTN South Africa significantly improved its BEE credentials to Level 2, up from a Level 5 rating the company received in 2009.
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:46 PM
May 16, 2011
Powertech achieves a level 3 BBBEE contributor status
Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd (Powertech), a wholly owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Allied Electronics Group (Altron), announces that it has successfully been audited by the independent BBBEE accreditor, Empowerdex, securing the status of a level 3 BBBEE contributor.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:35 AM
March 31, 2011
Microsoft announces BBBEE partners
Microsoft South Africa today unveiled the first small black-owned software development firms that will benefit from the company's R475 million investment in a broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) equity equivalence programme.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:47 AM
March 30, 2011
Microsoft in R475m deal
MICROSOFT yesterday unveiled the biggest broad-based black economic empowerment deal.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:24 AM
March 24, 2011
Level Two BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology has been recognised as a Level Two contributor, according to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, as laid down by the Department of Trade and Industry. The company has also been listed on the National BBBEE Registry.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:45 AM
Level Two BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology has been recognised as a Level Two contributor, according to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, as laid down by the Department of Trade and Industry. The company has also been listed on the National BBBEE Registry.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:39 AM
December 1, 2010
Westcon SA gets new BEE partner - Datatec
JSE- and Aim-listed information and communication technology group Datatec announced on Wednesday that the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has become the new broad-based black economic-empowerment (BBBEE) partner in its South African distribution business Westcon South Africa (Westcon SA).
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:02 AM
October 11, 2010
co.za is now BBBEE
Uniforum, the administrators of the co.za domain, has been certified as Broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) compliant by AQRate.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:37 AM
September 30, 2010
Rocketseed improves BEE contributor status
Rocketseed, South Africa's leading supplier of integrated everyday, transactional and bulk email marketing solutions, this week announced its recognition as a BEE level two contributor for the second consecutive year.
Posted by StaffWriter at 2:25 PM
September 23, 2010
Businesswoman honoured with coveted award
A businesswoman of Hartbeespoort, whose company has since its inception in 2002 shown tremendous growth recently received a coveted award, honouring her for her achievements at the forefront of gender empowerment.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:36 AM
September 15, 2010
Bytes Intelleca improves BBBEE rating to Level 3
Bytes Intelleca has boosted its BBBEE rating to Level 3, as well as being a value-added supplier, in line with the DTI's Codes of Good Practice. The company was rated and certified by independent rating specialist Empowerdex.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:50 AM
August 22, 2010
ADSL prices in South Africa: Why so high?
South Africa's ADSL prices remain very high compared to global trends. What sits behind these high prices?
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:28 AM
August 16, 2010
LaserCom boosts BBBEE scores
Direct marketing, variable print and mail processing specialist LaserCom, a division of Bytes Technology Group, has been rated as a Level 2 (AAA) Contributor and Value-Adding Supplier according to the BB-BEE Codes of Good Practice by accredited verification agency Empowerdex. This is the second year running that the company has achieved the rating.Posted by StaffWriter at 11:53 AM
July 28, 2010
Nedbank invests in Bandwidth Barn
Nedbank Business Banking yesterday presented the Bandwidth Barn, an information and communications technology business incubator in the Western Cape, with a cheque for R500 000 at a function at Nedbank's offices at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:44 AM
July 21, 2010
Business Connexion negotiating BBBEE deal
Johannesburg - Technology group Business Connexion Group [JSE:BCX] said on Wednesday that it is in the process of negotiating a broad-based black economic empowerment transaction (BBBEE).
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:54 AM
July 20, 2010
Bytes Document Solutions boosts BBBEE rating to Level 2
Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor to 27 African countries, has been noted as one of the most empowered office automation companies in South Africa, after being audited by Empowerdex, an accredited verification agency.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:36 AM
June 7, 2010
Building up SA's SMEs
The small to medium-size enterprise (SME) market in SA has tremendous potential, and Microsoft sees this market segment adopting new technologies at a faster rate than any other.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:38 AM
May 3, 2010
ATIO Awarded Level 3 B-BBEE Status
Specialist ICT services company, ATIO, is pleased to announce that they have recently achieved Level 3 B-BBEE Status and have been recognized as a Value-Adding Supplier (VAS) by the BEE Verification Agency, Emex Trust. This certification entitles ATIO's customers to claim 137.5% recognition of their procurement spend with ATIO.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:58 AM
April 23, 2010
Microsoft launches half-billion rand BBBEE deal
In one of the biggest equity equivalent deals seen in South Africa to date, Microsoft is to invest almost half a billion rand over the next seven years into the local software industry
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:04 AM
Microsoft to invest half a billion rand in BBBEE
Microsoft is to invest almost half a billion rand over the next seven years into the local software industry, the company says.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:23 AM
January 6, 2010
Business Connexion achieves BBBEE status
Information and communication technologies company Business Connexion on Wednesday announced that it had achieved BBBEE Level 3 contributor status.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:46 AM
December 17, 2009
Sparrows Village benefits from CSI donation
Sparrows Village, a place of safety and shelter for adults and children who have been infected or affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, received a substantial donation from the Integr8 Group, one of South Africa's largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialists.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:00 AM
December 3, 2009
Leading SA custom software developer BB&D awarded Level Four BBBEE Status
Leading South African custom software development company, Barone, Budge & Dominick (BB&D), has announced that its broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) rating has been raised from Level Six to that of a Level Four contributor, with effect from 12 November 2009.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:36 PM
November 20, 2009
Zensar launches development programme to build IT skills in SA
Zensar Technologies, a leading global IT and BPO services provider, today launched a Learnership Development Programme (LDP), to create industry-ready IT talent for South Africa.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:41 AM
November 16, 2009
Bytes People Solutions rated as Level 2 BBBEE contributor
Bytes People Solutions has improved its Empowerdex BEE rating from Level 3 (AA) to Level 2 (AAA) after being evaluated by Empowerdex according to the BB-BEE Codes of Good Practice.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:27 AM
November 13, 2009
BCX re-examines empowerment
Listed outsourcing firm Business Connexion (BCX) will re-examine Gadlex's share in the company as it seeks to gain more black shareholders.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:07 AM
November 2, 2009
KSS ups BEE stake
The company's empowerment status opens doors to government contracts, it says.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:49 AM
October 13, 2009
EMC SA achieves 80% recognition level with latest BEE rating
The company achieved an 80% procurement recognition level by the National Empowerment Rating Agency.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:00 AM
October 11, 2009
ICT sector least transformed
A lack of intervention in the ICT sector has led to some of the lowest levels of transformation in the economy, and companies are less likely than ever to change, says Dimension Data head of transformation Sibusiso Buthelezi.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:00 AM
October 6, 2009
Altron earnings decline
Electronics equipment group Allied Electronics Corporation (Altron) on Monday reported adjusted diluted headline earnings per share of 100 cents for the six months ended August 31, versus 179 cents previously, representing a 44% decline.
Posted by StaffWriter at 4:02 PM
September 30, 2009
CZ Electronics attains Level 3 BBBEE status
CZ Electronics announced that it has become the first high-volume contract manufacturer in the country to attain a Level 3 BBBEE status.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:34 AM
June 22, 2009
MagmaTec achieves Level 1 BEE rating
[ Cape Town, 22 June 2009 ] - Software development company MagmaTec has been awarded a Level 1 BEE rating by Empowerdex, the highest BEE rating achievable, providing clients with 135% BEE procurement recognition.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:28 AM
June 19, 2009
Acquisition said to position IT firm for public-sector prospects
JSE-listed Adapt IT Holdings is acquiring a majority 51% stake in Pretoria-based specialised software company ITS Holdings, for R16-million.
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:51 PM
June 10, 2009
Seacom set to drive broadband paradigm shift in SA
According to Internet Solutions (IS), the paradigm in the South African broadband market is changing, with the commercial principles behind the Seacom fibre optic undersea cable driving the shift towards a high speed, high capacity Internet connectivity environment.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:10 AM
June 2, 2009
Higher education software receives acquisition boost
Adapt IT Holding Ltd., a technology solutions and services company based in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in ITS Holding Ltd, a Pretoria-based provider of integrated software for higher and further education.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:55 AM
May 8, 2009
CSC fails to secure BEE lifeline
[ Johannesburg, 8 May 2009 ] - Questions about the sustainability of ailing IT services outsourcing group Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in SA have again been raised.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:57 AM
April 24, 2009
IRT Projects - Molex goes to the Cape
[ Johannesburg, 24 April 2009 ] - IRT Projects, a premier distributor for Molex Premise Networks, has finally opened its branch in Cape Town. This branch will be headed by Daryl Agulhas, who has a wealth of experience in the structured cabling environment, and is also well known in the Western Cape market.
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:22 PM
April 21, 2009
Wi-Fi providers show strong growth
57 percent growth in wireless access subscribers, generating millions in revenue
Posted by StaffWriter at 2:03 PM
Sekunjalo to sell IT business
[ Johannesburg, 21 April 2009 ] - Sekunjalo Investments is in negotiations to sell one of its IT businesses to a major black empowerment consortium.
Posted by StaffWriter at 2:02 PM
March 13, 2009
ICT charter in limbo
[ Johannesburg, 13 March 2009 ] - The ICT steering committee has not yet met to finalise the drafting and adoption of its black economic empowerment (BEE) framework - and no dates for a future meeting have been set.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:54 PM
March 6, 2009
DiData ups empowered status
[ Johannesburg, 6 March 2009 ] - Dimension Data has moved up from a level four to level three broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) contributor.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:38 AM
Didata attains level 3 BBBEE status
Dimension Data has attained level 3 broad-based BEE contributor status in an evaluation undertaken by Honeycomb BEE rating.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:11 AM
March 3, 2009
Data centre mind shift
Vendor neutral data centre business starts to gain momentum.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:34 AM
March 2, 2009
Clarity on WiMax spectrum expected
[ Johannesburg, 2 March 2009 ] - The much-anticipated Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) report on the allocation of WiMax can be expected to be published this month.
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:29 PM
February 20, 2009
One more push for charter
[ Johannesburg, 20 February 2009 ] - Following the breakdown of talks on the ICT BEE charter last week, the charter steering committee says issues will be resolved.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:46 AM
February 17, 2009
EOH strengthens international profile
[ Johannesburg, 17 February 2009 ] - Leading business and technology solutions provider EOH has taken over the South African operation of CA, one of the world's largest IT management software providers.
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:46 PM
February 13, 2009
ICT charter talks break down
[ Johannesburg, 13 February 2009 ] - Divisions within the ICT empowerment charter steering committee could spell the end of the road for the long-awaited ICT charter.
Posted by StaffWriter at 2:02 PM
February 11, 2009
South African success for software company
Staffordshire software company eg solutions plc is making substantial business inroads in South Africa - with help from UK Trade & Investment.
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:07 PM
February 1, 2009
Intervate makes BEE grade
[ Johannesburg, 3 February 2009 ] - Intervate has announced its qualification as a level 4 contributor on South Africa's broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) scorecard. The accreditation was done by the Emex Trust, a black economic empowerment verification provider.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:39 PM
January 30, 2009
CA is not leaving SA
[ Johannesburg, 30 January 2009 ] - Despite the lack of financial backing and a direct South African presence, international IT management business CA is adamant that its SA investment has not been pulled.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:40 PM
January 19, 2009
ICT charter wait continues
The draft ICT Sector Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment will not be gazetted yet and has been referred back to the industry to resolve several issues.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:39 AM
December 1, 2008
Tabane resigns
Onkgopotse JJ Tabane, who becomes Cope spokesperson on Monday, has resigned from his job at Altron, the telecommunications and information technology firm said.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:35 PM
November 19, 2008
Faritec awarded AA rating
[ Johannesburg, 19 November 2008 ] - Faritec has improved its BEE rating from A to AA. The JSE-listed company was awarded the rating by Empowerdex.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:57 AM
November 14, 2008
IRT Projects breaks new ground with MTN infrastructure rollout
IRT Projects landed an R18 million deal with major cellular company on supplying data centre cabinets and cooling solutions.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:54 PM
November 4, 2008
Technology brings in effective business solutions to South Africa
2Cana Solutions' long and excellent reputation for providing high quality and cost-effective business solutions to customers worldwide has been honored with the Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA) 2008 KwaZulu-Natal ICT Company of the Year Award.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:50 AM
October 9, 2008
Datacentrix rises to complexity
Local IT sales have been little affected by the international financial blow-out, says Gary Morolo, Datacentrix Holdings chairman.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:52 AM
October 3, 2008
Integr8 IT named as Workgroup, Microsoft's Top Emerging Partner
Integr8 IT, South Africa's largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has added another award to its growing list of industry accolades, having been singled out as the Workgroup/ Microsoft Top Emerging Partner of 2008.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:46 PM
September 19, 2008
Cisco aims for higher BEE status
Cisco SA believes it will receive level three, if not level two, broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) status after Ernst & Young has audited its empowerment scorecard.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:16 PM
September 5, 2008
Sony defends SABC deal
Technology company Sony has defended the contract awarded to it by the national broadcaster to facilitate the broadcasting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.Posted by StaffWriter at 9:10 AM
Electrical engineering group launches second transformation vision
Electrical engineering and information technology group Altron has launched its transformation Vision 2012, following in the footsteps of its successful Vision 2010.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:22 AM
August 21, 2008
Buyback boost for BEE partner
TECHNOLOGY company Paracon has agreed to buy back some of the shares held by its black empowerment partner, WDB Investment Holdings, so that WDB can pay back a loan it raised to fund its investment in the first place.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:30 PM
Paracon buys back 36m shares
Black empowered ICT resourcing group Paracon Holdings has agreed to purchase 36.3 million of its own shares from BEE shareholder WDB Investment.Posted by StaffWriter at 10:05 AM
August 20, 2008
Electronics News Digest
A consortium comprising the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the University of Cape Town and Durban-based Internet service provider East Coast Access, has received a three-year, R14,5 million investment by the Innovation Fund of the Department of Science and Technology.Posted by StaffWriter at 10:52 AM
August 15, 2008
Kelly Group buys Torque IT for R38m
ICT skills development and training solutions group Torque IT has been bought by the Kelly Group, for an amount "not exceeding R37.85 million".Posted by StaffWriter at 2:31 PM
August 1, 2008
EMC and ECMS conclude BEE deal
EMC SA signs an equity empowerment deal with ECMS to gain access to Sub Saharan markets.Posted by StaffWriter at 12:36 PM
SA's Internet penetration is far too low
Telephone penetration in South Africa was over 90%; however, Internet penetration, lagging far behind at 10,6%, was where South Africa, and Africa, in general, had not been successful, said outgoing Vodacom CEO Alan Knott-Craig.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:27 AM
July 29, 2008
BCX, Mincom punt mining IT
Australian mining software developer Mincom and local BEE technology group Business Connexion (BCX) say they have made a strategic tie to provide better and more integrated business solutions and services to SA's mining industry.Posted by StaffWriter at 11:17 AM
June 26, 2008
Icasa rejects change to BEE internet rules
STRICT empowerment demands are not open to negotiation
STRICT empowerment demands that prevent most technology companies from winning a licence to offer high speed internet access are not open to negotiation, the regulator says.
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:10 PM
June 24, 2008
Fidelity Security Group insures its ICT capability through Integr8 Group
The Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd, a national security solutions provider, has outsourced the management, maintenance and support of its entire ICT infrastructure to the Integr8 Group, South Africa's largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:46 PM
June 20, 2008
BEE hurdle for new internet hopefuls
SIX new licences are being created to let companies offer fast and affordable internet access, but bidding criteria mean that anyone with the skills and the cash to do the job is unable to apply.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:45 AM
Black enough for WiMax?
Any additional WiMax spectrum will be allocated to companies with 51% black ownership if the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) gets its way.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:36 AM
June 18, 2008
T-Systems bags R50m insurance deal
Midrand-based ICT outsourcer T-Systems has concluded a R50 million deal with consulting and actuarial firm Negotiated Benefits Consultants (NBC), to manage the communications between all of NBC's locations in SA, for the next five years.Posted by StaffWriter at 11:16 AM
June 6, 2008
BEE IT firm goes national
Local black-empowered IT company, Reagola, has opened offices in Johannesburg and Durban. The company, which has retail giant Woolworths as a client, is now positioned to offer a national service to its existing and potential customers.Posted by StaffWriter at 10:15 AM
June 3, 2008
South Africa ICT Industry: Accelerates Towards Digital World
The Economic Research and Analytics Division at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the South African information and communication technologies industry to be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. PDT.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:07 AM
BEE IT firm goes national
Local black-empowered IT company, Reagola, has opened offices in Johannesburg and Durban.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:03 AM
May 28, 2008
Digital inclusion For Ekurhuleni citizens
With foreign and local investors realising the growth and investment potential of South Africa, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) has presented itself as a leader and role model to other municipalities.Posted by StaffWriter at 1:05 PM
May 27, 2008
Knowledge management - without it, ICT systems are pointless
Regardless of how much money, time and resources are thrown at building an ICT infrastructure, if the information needed to support processes, operations and the business strategy is unavailable, little advantage will be gained.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:46 AM
May 26, 2008
Knowledge management - without it, ICT systems are pointless
Regardless of how much money, time and resources are thrown at building an ICT infrastructure, if the information needed to support processes, operations and the business strategy is unavailable, little advantage will be gained. Knowledge is power.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:21 PM
May 8, 2008
Reunert looks up
JSE-listed Reunert expects to post basic earnings per share (EPS) and headline EPS (HEPS) of between R2.88 and R3.04 when it releases its financial results for the six months ended 31 March.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:06 AM
April 18, 2008
Integr8 IT among the top 100 South African companies
Integr8 IT, South Africa's largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist, has been accepted onto a list of Technology Top 100 Established Qualified companies.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:47 AM
April 15, 2008
ICT industry is racist, says govt
Black economic empowerment (BEE) is not the reason SA has a skills crisis, but rather institutionalised racism and unwarranted, exorbitant price demands by ICT professionals.Posted by StaffWriter at 1:07 PM
April 7, 2008
Mustek gives assurance to BEE partner
Mustek CEO David Kan says the technology company will not be short-changing its black empowerment investors when it forcibly buys them out of its business.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:48 AM
April 4, 2008
Mustek's cheap deal on BEE partner
TECHNOLOGY company Mustek has won a court battle to oust its black empowerment partners by buying back its shares for substantially less than the black investors paid.Posted by StaffWriter at 11:06 AM
April 3, 2008
Blitec builds capacity
The Black IT Empowerment Company (Blitec), investment arm of the Black IT Forum (BITF), is positioning itself to capitalise on a major industry-wide shake-up, projected to happen in about six years' time.Posted by StaffWriter at 1:25 PM
March 25, 2008
Dis-Connexion
BCX in deal to buy back shares from GadlexJSE-listed technology group Business Connexion (BCX) is decreasing its black economic empowerment (BEE) shareholding.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:31 AM
March 13, 2008
GlobeTOM BEE partners exit and company immediately attracts new shareholders
Centurion-based software developer and systems integrator GlobeTOM's management announced that the company has restructured its business as a result of the exit of its BEE partners and to better align the business with its product and service strategyPosted by StaffWriter at 10:35 AM
March 5, 2008
'SMEs are forced to adapt to changeable IT conditions'
Businesses within the growing SME space are under pressure to adapt general modus operandi and business models to suit new conditions in the IT market. So claims Robert Sussman, joint MD at Integr8 IT, a local BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist.Posted by StaffWriter at 10:16 AM
March 3, 2008
Lightedge sticks to BEE accusation
A director of bankrupt Lightedge Technologies is sticking to his guns, saying black economic empowerment (BEE) policies were the major reason for the distributor's demise.Posted by StaffWriter at 11:50 AM
February 14, 2008
BEE snuffs out Lightedge
Lightedge Technologies director David Musikanth blames the company's failure on its inability to score sufficiently well on broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) criteria as a major contributing factor.Posted by StaffWriter at 12:58 PM
February 4, 2008
SAP denies BEE about-turn
Software giant SAP has denied reports it is backing away from increasing its black economic empowerment (BEE) shareholding.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:18 AM
Backtrack on BEE deal is likely - SAP
Software maker SAP South Africa is likely to backtrack from its previous plans to increase its black shareholding to 30 percent as it is evaluating other empowerment prospects.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:15 AM
January 11, 2008
Demands for BEE clarity
nternational ICT vendors may withhold decisions on meeting SA's broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements until certainty is established on recognition.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:43 AM
December 13, 2007
ZenSar wants BEE partner
Indian software development outsourcer ZenSar says it will have a black economic empowerment (BEE) charter rating of 60 points by March 2008.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:19 AM
December 12, 2007
Wethu makes IT move
Local broad-based black economic empowerment firm Wethu Investment Group (WIG) has made its first move into the IT space with the acquisition of Liquid Thought. The value of the deal was not disclosed.Posted by StaffWriter at 2:28 PM
Creating the blueprint for successful BEE entrepreneurship?
A fresh approach to IT, a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and an appetite for success were the ingredients for the creation of a new black economic empowerment (BEE) company, Reagola, in 2005.Posted by StaffWriter at 12:15 PM
November 23, 2007
ICT charter stalls again
The ICT industry's black economic empowerment (BEE) charter has stalled again, although it is unclear what has caused the latest delay.Posted by StaffWriter at 2:03 PM
November 22, 2007
BEE costs hand Reunert a 48% earnings knock
ELECTRONICS company Reunert, which yesterday reported a 48% fall in headline earnings per share due to the one-off cost of a black economic empowerment deal, said it was well positioned to benefit from state infrastructure spending.Posted by StaffWriter at 9:43 AM
November 21, 2007
Sun's Bonafede resigns
Sun Microsystems sub-Saharan Africa regional director Vito Bonafede has resigned. He has been with the organisation for four years, and was appointed regional director in early 2004.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:20 AM
November 12, 2007
Strong annual results for Paracon off robust industry demand
Driven by steady organic growth due to significant demand for specialist skills, black empowered ICT resourcing and solutions group Paracon Holdings has continued to deliver strong results.Posted by StaffWriter at 2:44 PM
November 8, 2007
SAP protests Telkom BEE targets
Multinational software company SAP is asking government to take Telkom, and others, to task over self-imposed BEE targets.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:40 PM
November 6, 2007
People first, then technology
ICT companies continue to place a premium on recruiting the best skills available - and it should come as no surprise to discover just how significant the human resource has become in this sector.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:25 AM
October 30, 2007
All clear for landing - Tellumat joint venture SIA Solutions ushers in another aviation deal.
SIA Solutions, the 60%-40% black-owned joint venture company between empowered technology leaders Tellumat and Harambe Technologies, is continuing its impressive run in the civil aviation market with a contract to supply an approach system and refurbish an existing navigation aid for the Eastern Cape's Bhisho Airport.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:08 AM
October 23, 2007
South Africa: ICT Key for Economic Growth, Development
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector is an important contributor to the growth and development of the country's economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin.
Posted by StaffWriter at 12:50 PM
October 5, 2007
IT making a comeback
I'VE remarked before that many of the IT companies that survived the turn of the century bubble have come back to record pretty respectable results, and several recent company announcements confirm that. Pride of place among them must go to Datacentrix.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:48 AM
June 20, 2006
BEE group fails to stop Vodafone buying VenFin
The Competition Appeal Court yesterday dismissed an application by a black economic empowerment grouping ...
Posted by bernievn at 8:01 PM
April 8, 2005
Tech giants at BEE crossroads
SUBTLE but crucial changes have been made to an empowerment charter for ...
Posted by bernievn at 8:42 AM
March 4, 2005
More call-cost cuts coming, says Telkom chief
Telkom chief executive Sizwe Nxasana told MPs on Friday that his company "is constantly responding"...
Posted by bernievn at 7:30 PM
March 1, 2005
IBM reserves BEE decision
Johannesburg - Technology giant IBM would decide whether to sell a stake in its South African subsidiary ...
Posted by bernievn at 4:31 PM
Telkom wants to increase BEE spending
While telecommunications group Telkom's spending on black economic empowerment (BEE) entities rose to ...
Posted by bernievn at 4:27 PM
February 14, 2005
Business Connexion HEPS jump 46%
Information and communications technology group Business Connexion's headline earnings per share (HEPS)...
Posted by bernievn at 3:21 PM
February 1, 2005
Sekunjalo, Synergy in 81% BEE deal
Black economic empowerment fishing, medical equipment and IT group Sekunjalo Investments has acquired 81.56 percent...
Posted by bernievn at 9:16 AM
January 20, 2005
BEE, network costs bedevil telecoms sector
Major points of contention at hearings into the deregulation of the telecommunications sector have been the degree ...
Posted by bernievn at 10:25 AM
Manchu e-Solutions committed to BEE, ICT skills development
Manchu e-Solutions is yet another example of a successful South African management and ICT solutions company that is ...
Posted by bernievn at 10:23 AM
BEE shareholding a major issue: ISPA
The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) is adamant the regulator needs to provide clarity on the scope ...
Posted by bernievn at 10:08 AM
January 19, 2005
PIC keeps everyone guessing over Telkom intentions
There is still no news from the Public Investment Commissioners (PIC) ...
Posted by bernievn at 10:04 AM
January 13, 2005
ICT BEE charter on track
... Mpofu says issues to be concluded include government finalising the codes of good practice and establishing the BEE advisory council. ...
Posted by bernievn at 12:01 PM
December 6, 2004
Johncom seeking new BEE stakeholder
Media and entertainment group Johnnic Communications (Johncom) disclosed Monday that it hoped to be in a position soon to announce a new black empowerment stakeholder ...
Posted by bernievn at 4:27 PM
A BEE-less Johncom
Johnnic Communications, the media company that will soon be left without black economic empowerment (BEE) credentials, promises to make a plan by early next year...
Posted by bernievn at 3:21 PM