Sony’s bounce-back strategy and 2012 products unveiled
Sony Electronics revealed their entire product line-up for 2012 at a launch event in Johannesburg, South Africa. The electronics manufacturer showcased video cameras, high-definition television sets, notebooks and More...
Vodacom staff to undergo significant restructuring
South African mobile phone operator Vodacom will undergo a sizable staff restructuring process in coming months. The mobile operator said that it needs to go through the restructuring process so that it will have More...
Cell C’s 99c For Real deal
In a bid to meet consumer demand, South African mobile service provider Cell C is releasing a new prepaid voice product and tariff plan called 99 Cents For Real, which slashes off-net, and peak call tariffs to 99c More...
“We see ourselves as a catalyst” – Neotel
With the completion of the West Africa Cable System (WACS), operational from 11 May 2012, Neotel retains its unique position as the only local telecommunications operator connected to each of South Africa’s established More...
“We need cheaper smart devices that everyone can afford” – Vodacom
Friday marked the commercial launch of the ultra high-capacity 14 500km long West African Cable System (WACS), and in addition to adding more than 40% to South Africa’s existing international broadband capacity, More...
WACS to “boost international broadband competition” – Internet Solutions
The launch of the WACS cable system in South Africa is an important step towards further connecting Africa to the world. Not only will it provide better connection speeds, but the cable system will have the capacity More...
West Africa Cable System officially launched in South Africa
It has been six years since MTN pioneered and committed over US$ 100 million into Africa’s largest capacity submarine fibre optic cable. Today marked the commercial launch of the much-anticipated ultra high-capacity More...
Mobile driving internet in South Africa
The number of Internet users in South Africa accelerated dramatically in the past year, thanks to the impact of both smartphones and ordinary mobile phones. As a result, the Internet is finally arriving in the hands More...
Africa’s Top Ten countries with fastest internet speeds
Africa has always been viewed as a continent that isn’t very connected in terms of internet speeds and the number of users – compared to other countries in the world. Research done by Net Index has reaffirmed More...
