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Tower sharing to bring major cost savings to African mobile operators
Mobile operators in Africa and Middle East could save a cumulative US$8bn (approx. R70bn) over the next five years. Delta Partners, the largest telecoms advisory and investment firm across Africa and the Middle East, has released its latest white paper…
Top 5 Tips for Cost Cutting in E-Commerce Without Losing Customer Loyalty
IT organisations responsible for e-commerce are challenged in 2009 to improve online customer experiences to make up for closed locations and lost sales personnel, while cutting IT expenditures by 5-25 percent, according to Gartner, Inc.
SA taxman victim of fraudulent e-mails
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has warned the country’s taxpayers to be wary of fraudulent email messages in connection with its electronic filing initiative.
SA company uses sms to improve service in hospitality industry
An innovative South African-based online accommodation booking service, SafariNow.com, is using an SMS service to boost service excellence in the tourism industry.
Shuttleworth Foundation announces open source school admin app
The Shuttleworth Foundation has announced the release of SchoolTool 1.0, a web-based open source student information system and calendar server for primary and secondary schools around the world.
SA organisations strive to bring tourism online
Two South African tourism organisations – South Africa Tourism and Southern Africa Direct – are collaborating to provide the local tourism industry with assistance in promoting services internationally, using the marketing opportunities offered by online video and social networking.
Google launches new advertising application
The world’s leading search engine provider, Google, has launched its “Display Ad Builder” application in South Africa, designed to be an easy-to-use tool that lets advertisers create customised display ads with their own text, images, and logo.
Democratic Alliance wins Google vote prior to SA elections
The last 30 days saw a sharp increase in Google searches for political parties and oranisations in South Africa.
ANC holds Twitter debate prior to elections in South Africa
In an effort to win votes in the week running up to South Africa’s national and provincial elections on 22 April 2009, the African National Congress (ANC) is using Twitter, yet another online channel, in its electioneering efforts.
SaaS is not that sassy for some businesses
Software as a service (SaaS) is exploding in popularity. Organisations of all types love the ability to treat software much as they do electricity – a utility that they plug into and pay for monthly. In recent years, the SaaS…
New radio broadcast licenses to be issued in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), which regulates the country’s telecommunications industry, said the liberalization of radio broadcasting will enhance competition in the sector and increase the benefits to consumers.
Nigeria saves with online payment solution
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Remi Babalola disclosed that the Federal Government saved over US$27 million from the pilot implementation of its electronic Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System (IPPIS).
Egypt Yellow Pages expands service offering
Egypt Yellow Pages has launched new “landing pages” on YellowPages.com following the overwhelming response to its online directory.
ITNewsAfrica.com launches new corporate identity
ITNewsAfrica.com has introduced its new visual identity, which reflects the company’s growth and evolving business model. The company’s new logo and brand is intended to encompass ITNewsAfrica.com’s growth and expansion, branching into the events and publishing arena on the back…
Survey benchmarks online performance of SA political parties
The first formal web site benchmarking survey and in-depth analysis of the Internet strategy of South African political parties was released today by World Wide Worx, finding that the Democratic Alliance has a substantial lead in online performance over its…
Over 1.6 million online requests for World Cup tickets so far
The first phase of online ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has ended with 1 635 136 ticket applications received since tickets first went on sale on 20 February 2009.
