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France Telecom plans African expansion
France Telecom is looking to increase it’s presence in the Middle East and Africa. The operator hopes to make a number of acquisitions and partnerships in the near future to boost their footprint on the Africa continent. The company is…
ICASA collaborates with tech university
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has pledged to work with higher education institutions in the country to enhance wireless technology research and collaboration, and facilitate policy development and rule making. ICASA, the regulator of South Africa’s telecommunications…
Africa needs greater emphasis on innovation
South African ICT engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs need to challenge the limits of technological innovation to enable all South Africans to positively benefit from the opportunities that social communications provide. This is according to Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister of Communications…
Will Uganda meet digital TV migration deadline?
Uganda might delay the December 2012 digital TV migration deadline set by the East African Community (EAC). In August 2011, the country’s communications regulator said in a statement that the state-run broadcaster Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is not expected to…
FNB Connect offers free Youtube
FNB Connect has announced that they will be rolling out free access to YouTube for their ADSL customers. What this means, is that FNB Connect customers who are registered for FNB Connect Surf can now surf video website Youtube for…
Acer reveals Ferrari phone
Created from a perfect mix of design, power and passion, the Acer Liquidmini Ferrari Edition smartphone will delight any person who’s willing to show the passion and dedication to the Ferrari world, while making no compromises and improvisation on the…
IP Expo debuts in SA and Nigeria
Exhibitors are gearing up to take part in a new IT show that will debut in Sandton, Johannesburg on 15 and 16 November 2011 and 18 – 19 July 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. Although many hi-tech trade shows have closed…
Reviewed: Samsung D5500 Smart LED
Samsung has been known for their excellent electronics and with the release of their latest D5500 LED Smart television, they proved once again that mid-range pricing doesn’t mean less quality. The 5-series set has a lot of great features and…
Q&A: 8.ta’s Managing Executive Amith Maharaj
IT News Africa reporter Savious Kwinika recently fielded questions to South Africa’s newest mobile network 8.ta about mobile and data tariffs, competition between mobile networks and the ramifications of the arrival of both WACS and EASSy to the company’s Managing…
Philips launches Android Fidelio speakers
Electronics maker Philips has revealed new models of their successful series of Fidelio docking speakers, launching a new range specifically built for Android smartphones and tablets so that Android users can also enjoy their music library with crystal-clear quality. The…
Accsys celebrates 30 years in business
Management at Accsys has toasted the company’s 30th year in operation with the release of new software including Accsys PeopleWare 11 (an upgrade of Accsys PeopleWare 7), Accsys PeopleCloud – the Software as a Service cloud-based HR and payroll services…
Telkom Business Mobile accelerates convergence plans
South African telecommunications operator Telkom today launch Telkom Business Mobile, aimed at corporate business clients. The new Telkom Business Mobile offering will incorporate fixed line and mobile services. Speaking at the launch today, in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa, Telkom CEO…
Get the Blackberry Rugby World Cup 2011 App
If you have not yet downloaded the Official Rugby World Cup 2011 App for the BlackBerry platform, make sure that you download this fun App before the tournament starts on 9 September 2011 to stay on top of all the…
Mobile charges due to be increased
South Africa’s third cellular network operator Virgin Mobile says low data tariffs and voice calls charges were not sustainable and warned charges would rise. Responding to questions, Virgin Mobile Chief Strategist and Marketing Officer, Jonathan Newman, said that the current…
Q&A: Can cloud computing benefit Africa’s economy?
Cloud computing is forcing a major change in the global Information Technology industry and African enterprises are increasingly showing interest in cloud computing. ITNewsAfrica speaks to Raymond Deftereos, Gijima Chief Client Officer for Commercial Business on the real cloud computing…
Nokia to collaborate with Vision+ fund
Nokia today announced plans to collaborate with Vision+, an independently-run investment fund, focused on financing innovative products. Vision+ introduces a new funding model for venture investments where investments are made into product development projects with a clear target for market…
