Local telecommunications giant Vodacom has been awarded with the PCI DSS Merchant Level 1 compliance certification, a local first for a telecommunications company. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up, Sony Ericsson is reportedly tinkering away on a 3D smartphone, whilst the Kodak vs. Apple & RIM trial hits a snag. FULL STORY >

The South African Federation Against Copyright Theft SAFACT announces the successful completion of the first PlayStation 3 jailbreak raid and arrest, conducted in Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Local mobile operator Cell C launches its H+900 network in the Northern Cape. FULL STORY >

Nokia fans can rejoice, as the MeeGo running Nokia N9 will be getting its Finnish passport stamped by South African passport control authorities soon. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Samsung eyeballs Apple's place as king of the smartphone OEMs, whilst Qualcomm makes gesture recognition part and partial of its chips. FULL STORY >

Local airliner 1time is looking to add a new member to its cabin crew, Apple's iPad 2 tablet. FULL STORY >

Africa is the region of focus of the latest State of the Mobile Web Report by Opera Software. FULL STORY >

In its latest latest State of the Mobile Web Report, Opera Software provides mobile web users with tips on how to stretch the lifespan of their data bundles. FULL STORY >

Local cellular network MTN releases two applications under its Mobile Applications Solutions umbrella. FULL STORY >

Local branded technology accessories distributor, Gammatek, introduces the IDAPT i4 to the local gadget market, allowing users to charge multiple devices at the same time. FULL STORY >

Intel signs an agreement with the Square Kilometre Array team and South African Department of Science and Technology, to provide the latest processing and software development technologies to the SKA project. FULL STORY >

Taiwan-based computer manufacturers Acer has become the new and sole IT partner of the Springboks rugby team. FULL STORY >

In this week's Tech News Round-up Apple's MacBook is discontinued, whilst Mac OS X Lion becomes Apples fastest selling OS. FULL STORY >

SA's 1st satellite-based Video-on-Demand service is a go, allowing subscribers the opportunity to rent the latest Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of their home. FULL STORY >