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MTC to distribute laptops to Namibian schools
To foster ICT development in Namibia, Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) has started distributing laptop computers to schools in the country. The distribution is aimed at promoting Namibia’s e-school program, which will impart computer knowledge to students.
Zain announces 60% cut in mobile phone charges in Kenya
Kenya’s second mobile phone operator, Zain, has announced a drastic reduction in phone call charges to its customers calling to all networks with its newly unveiled call charges guidelines, which allow clients to call at 60 per cent less. Zain…
Surge in IEEE 802.11n takes market by surprise
The inherent value-add in the wireless local area networking and communication standard, 802.11n, continues to attract the interest of business and is taking root in the market at a much faster rate than what was initially projected.
PGP Corporation Extends Enterprise Data Protection to Applications, Devices and Multiple Operating Systems
Networks Unlimited and PGP Corporation, a global leader in enterprise data protection, today announced the latest release of the award winning PGP Encryption Platform along with general availability of PGP NetShare 9.9, PGP UniversalTM Server 2.9 and PGP Whole Disk…
Online banking: It’s all about trust
Inconvenient hours, long queues and bad customer service are common complaints among bank patrons in Egypt. That’s why online banking, though still relatively new across the Middle East, has a lot to offer Egyptian consumers.
Motlanthe is South Africa’s new President
Kgalema Motlanthe is the new South African President; he was declared winner with 269 votes after a parliamentary poll to elect the new commander in chief, the result was announced this afternoon by Chief Justice Pius Langa in Cape Town.…
Kenya embraces training as it takes road to ICT glory
The training of the first batch of “softwarepreneurs” is set to start next month as Kenya tries to become a software hub.
World Bank’s chief economist for Africa launches blog
Shanta Devarajan, the World Bank’s chief economist for Africa, will launch a blog, AfricaCan.org, which will serve as an online forum for sharing ideas on Africa’s development. The objective of AfricaCan is to promote conversation and analysis on issues of…
Swedish man rescued from cyber crooks
Two Nigerian men have been arrested in Johannesburg today for kidnapping a Swedish national after luring him through a “419” scam.
Communications Minister takes over South Africa’s presidency
South Africa’s Communications Minister, Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburi, has taken over the presidency of the country but it will only be for a few hours until a new leader is sworn in later today.
Ericsson to launch mobile Innovation Center in Africa
Ericsson today announced it will establish an Innovation Center in sub-Saharan Africa to develop mobile applications that will benefit society as a whole, but with a special focus on meeting the needs of poor and rural populations.
Sony Ericsson launches global blog partnership for mobile phone photography
Sony Ericsson has launched a global blog partnership programme for its mobile camera phone competition World View 2008. For the first time a select number of bloggers will be invited to become exclusive partners of one of the world’s largest…
Midrand graduate wins Accsys HR bursary
In another positive step forward for skills development in Human Resource management and payroll administration, Accsys, in conjunction with its client and partner, the Midrand Graduate Institution, has awarded the campus’ top HR graduate with specialised software training.
Self-Service transforms the role of the contact centre
The role that the contact centre plays in customer sales and support is changing rapidly due to the rise of electronic Self-Service across channels such as mobile phones and the Web. That is according to John Ziniades, CEO of Consology,…
The most amazing movie locations search engine on the internet
Have you ever left the cinema wondering just where that beautiful beach scene was shot? Or pondered what the setting for that harrowing battle sequence looks like in real life? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to plan a trip to visit…
First African Online Ad Network Launches
Joshua Wanyama, Founder, African Path and Benin Brown, Editor, Cheetah Index are proud to announce the official launch of Pamoja Media.
