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Safaricom scoops two awards at AfriCom awards
Safaricom has won two awards at the inaugural AfricaCom Awards 2008, held Tuesday evening in Cape Town.
Zain Group sees ROI on Ringback Tone Solution in 10 days
Jinny Software, a leading supplier of personalised messaging and media processing platforms to mobile network operators, today announced that its Ringback Tone Server solution has driven a tremendous 10-day return-on-investment (ROI) for a Zain Group operator in Africa.
LG to launch new phones
LG is planing to launch 125 phones globally in the next year.
Orascom Telecom Q3 profit drops 28% on Pakistan woes
Orascom Telecom (OTH) has reported a 3rd quarter profit of US$90.5 million – down 28% on the same period a year ago thanks to lower revenues from its Pakistan subsidiary. The 3rd quarter figure was 12% up on the US$80.4…
Microfinance goes Mobile in Nigeria
Clickatell, leading global provider of mobile messaging solutions for financial institutions, today announces that New Heights Microfinance Bank Ltd Nigeria has chosen Clickatell to deploy mobile messaging services to its customers.
South Africa must welcome international aid in IT initiatives
Deputy Minister of Education, Andre Gaum has expressed appreciation at the international support South Africa has received in the vast field of information and computer technology.
Egypt: The New IT Outsourcing Destination
The economics of outsourcing are changing in America and Europe. High employee turnover, eroding profit margins and unreliable communications have led companies that traditionally rely on India and other countries for offshore information technology (IT) services to start looking for…
Ceragon Expands its Footprint in Africa
At the AfricaCom tradeshow in Cape Town today, Ceragon Networks Ltd, a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, announced that it is expanding its footprint in Africa by opening two new local offices and a new, $1.5 million dollar…
AIRCOM delivers Network Optimisation Tools to MTN Uganda
AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation consultancy, today announced that it has signed a deal to deliver network optimisation tools to MTN Uganda.
MCel and AIRCOM optimize 3G in Mozambique
AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation consultancy, today announced that it is working with Mozambique operator mcel to support the update of the mcel planning tools for 2G and 3G networks.
Telkom post R29.8 billion in six months
South Africa’s fixed line operator, Telkom has reported that its revenue increased by 9.8 per cent in revenue, to a whopping R29.8 billion, for the six months which ended on September 30.
ICASA to issue out licences to electronic communications service providers
FOLLOWING its recent High Court victory over communications minister, Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) says that it will soon begin to issue electronic communications network service (ECNS) and electronic communications service (ECS) licenses to value-added…
Sun Microsystems reduces workforce by 18 percent
SUN Microsystems has resolved to reduce its workforce by 18 percent, in a restructuring exercise the company hopes will save up to US$800 million (R7 billion) a year.
MapNTL.com launches Nigeria’s first Mapvertsing Platform in Lagos
MapNTL.com âNigeria’s foremost online interactive map is proud to announce the introduction of an innovative map-based advertising platform that allows companies in Lagos to advertise their brands on an interactive map.
GOOGLE, 03B embark on advanced satelite network connection for Africa
03b Networks, a satelite network company that is baked by Google, has set its sights on increasing network coverage in the African continent, where most people are still not logged on.
South Africa: New camera tracking system for N4
Trans African Concessions TRAC has installed a new camera tracking system, called VITAS, at its toll plazas in South Africa in a move it said allowed for improved security measures and better monitoring of toll transactions.
