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ICASA invites public over communicationservice

ICASA invites public over communicationservice

SOUTH Africa’s Independent Communications Authority, which regulates the country’s communications industry, has invited comments from members of the public and organizations regarding the review of the regulations setting out the minimum standards for the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter

January 30 2009 | Posted in Mobile and Telecoms | Read More »

ANC embraces digital technology as election campaign hots up

ANC embraces digital technology as election campaign hots up

AS South Africa braces itself for the April general elections, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is turning to the internet in its bid to retain power.
Party spokesperson, Steyn Speed, said on Thursday (today) that the ANC confirmed the developments.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Digital | Read More »

Vodacom launches BlackBerry Storm in South Africa

Vodacom launches BlackBerry Storm in South Africa

SOUTH Africa’s leading mobile cellular phone company, Vodacom in partnership with Research In Motion (RIM) on Wednesday announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone in the country at a colourful function held at Vodaworld, Midrand.
According to Vodacom South Africa Managing Director, Shameel Joosub, the BlackBerry Storm is now readily available from Vodacom beginning January [...]

January 29 2009 | Posted in Mobile and Telecoms | Read More »

Mobility – a security conundrum?

Mobility – a security conundrum?

Mobility is no longer a luxury but an entrenched part of everyday living.
However, with the proliferation of wireless and mobile technologies and devices have come the resultant security challenges which in turn have lead to some corporates making the call to opt for ’safer’ fixed-line infrastructures opposed to exposing their information to a mobile world.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Top Stories | Read More »

Political party donations a first for cellphone-savvy South Africans

Political party donations a first for cellphone-savvy South Africans

South Africans can now use their cellphones to donate money to political parties at a fraction of the cost of a premium SMS, thanks to the innovative payment service Pocit.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Top Stories | Read More »

South Africa fares impressively in technology connectivity

South Africa fares impressively in technology connectivity

SOUTH Africa has fared impressively in the Connectivity Scorecard in the category of Efficiency and Resource-driven Economies while African counterparts Botswana, Tunisia, Kenya and Nigeria are lowly ranked.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Broadband, Mobile and Telecoms | Read More »

Nokia announces three new mobile phone devices

Nokia announces three new mobile phone devices

THE world’s biggest manufacturer of mobile phones, Nokia, which enjoys the lion’s share in the African markets, has announced three new mobile phone devices that it believes will be a hit with customers around the world.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Gadgets, Mobile and Telecoms | Read More »

HP takes technology to SA universities

HP takes technology to SA universities

ONE of the world’s largest information and communication technology companies, Hewlett Packard (HP) is taking technology to South African institutions of higher learning with a view to improve students’ technological advancement as well as uplifting people’s general living standards.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Hardware | Read More »

EOH takes REO Consulting on board

EOH takes REO Consulting on board

EOH has acquired REO Consulting, an Oracle remote technical support operation based in Centurion. This newly-forged relationship supports EOH’s vision to aggressively drive annuity business across the organisation, says Brian Gubbins, EOH Business Development Director.

January 29 2009 | Posted in Top Stories | Read More »

Nigeria loses $8.5 billion to phone operators, rep alleges

Nigeria loses $8.5 billion to phone operators, rep alleges

The House of Representatives Chairman on Information and National Orientation, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commissions, Ernest Ndukwe, caused our nation to lose revenue totalling $8.55 billion.

January 28 2009 | Posted in Mobile and Telecoms, Top Stories | Read More »

Market awaits motorola results

Market awaits motorola results

Following its rivals’ release of their financial results where they announced major changes this year, the market now keenly awaits the release of Motorola’s results for the third quarter of 2008 next week.

January 28 2009 | Posted in Mobile and Telecoms | Read More »