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SA regulator opens submissions for I-ECNS license
THE Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has opened submissions for applications for Individual Electronic Communications Network Services by Broadcasting Service Licensees for the purpose of self-provision.
Mimecast SA partners with Metrofile
Outsourced information and records management company Metrofile, and Mimecast SA have announced a strategic partnership, which sees Metrofile adding email archiving and security to its arsenal of records management services.
Interest in SA mobile market grows.
In the latest of a string of international mobile content deals, one of Europe’s most successful wireless application service providers, Mobileview, has partnered with South Africa’s Strike Media to offer mobile services and network integration in the local market.
IBM expands its operations in Kenya
IN a move that is a direct vote to Kenya’s huge investment in ICT, IBM a Fortune 500 IT company is expanding its operations in Kenya from simply sales and marketing offices to a fully fledged operation to capture growth…
Nokia selects Carat as global media agency
NOKIA has announced that it has appointed Carat, part of the Aegis Group, as the single global media partner to handle its media planning and buying.
Vodacom launches tourist kiosks
VODACOM, South Africa’s leading cellular network is launching specialised, world-class information kiosks around the country to assist the local and international fans with their tourist and mobile communication needs before and during major events taking place in South Africa.
Econet moves to block Zain Nigeria’s sale
Econet Wireless Group (EWG) has started moves to block Zain’s sale of its interests in Zain Nigeria until ruling on a dispute over ownership of the company is passed. In a statement, a spokesperson for Econet confirmed that following media…
Nokia Siemens to bridge urban-rural ICT divide
Nokia Siemens Networks, has pledged its commitment to enhancing the rolling out of information technologies in rural areas around the Africa.
ANC to blame for SABC woes, DA
SOUTH Africa’s shadow Minister of Communications has attributed the problems facing the South African Broadcasting Corporation on the divisions rocking the ruling African national Congress.
Cyber attacks to increase in lead up to 2010
The dedicated Symantec division at Workgroup has announced that South Africans should protect themselves against the plethora of Internet attacks likely to hit around the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament.
Low cost handset sales to rise by 22 percent
A NEW report published by Juniper Research forecasts that, between this year and 2014, annual sales of low-cost mobile handsets will rise by 22 percent to over 700 million.
European Broadcaster endorses Africa Future TV Summit
ITNewsAfrica is proud to announce that Mr. Tun Van Rijswijck, Chief Operating Officer of Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) will be a guest speaker at the forthcoming Africa Future TV Conference 2009 to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa in August.
Bluekey expands Kenya operations
BLUEKEY Software Solutions, a South African based company with offices in Nairobi, has launched operations in the coastal town of Mombasa as part of its rollout in Kenya, and other African countries.
Mobile industry defies recession
THE mobile and wireless industry has defied the global economic recession and is one of the most aggressive growth sectors in the world today.
Calls heighten for SABC board to quit
CALLS for the resignation of the entire South African Broadcasting Corporation board to resign, which the country’s communications workers has campaigned for have heightened.
SA Communications minister meets SABC board
SOUTH Africa’s Minister of Communications, Gen Siphiwe Nyanda (Retired), has held his first meeting with the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in Pretoria,
