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DCC distributes advanced, multi-media laptops in SA
Dell’s first Studio XPS laptops, the Dell Studio XPS 13 and Studio XPS 16, are now available from official South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC).
Fujitsu introduces new global storage portfolio
Fujitsu, has introduced its new global storage portfolio under the ETERNUS brand name, which it said provides customers with a comprehensive range of storage arrays and data protection solutions for every type of business.
Cell C poised for growth
SOUTH Africa’s Cell C said it was confident of achieving growth this year. The third biggest mobile network services provider in the country said it will thus expand its coverage in anticipation of an increased customer base.
Zain Kenya launches toll-free service
ZAIN Kenya, which has launched a toll free service, said it was focusing on rolling out value-added services to its customers. Zain launched the toll free service, Zain 0800, to allow customers call corporate clients toll free.
450 Zain Nigeria employees transferred to Ericsson
Mobile operator, Zain Nigeria has entered into a 5 year outsourcing agreement with Ericsson, a leading provider of telecom services to operators. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for managing most of the network and field operations…
Nokia emerges as top brand in East Africa
NOKIA has emerged as the top brand in the East African region according to a survey commissioned by Superbrands East Africa and co-ordinated by London based Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA).
Sony Ericsson extends Java Platform
Sony Ericsson, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile phones, has announced plans to extend its mobile Java™ Platform into its entry 3G mobile phone portfolio.
Zimbabwean cabinet probes TelOne
ZIMBABWE’S Minister of Information and Technology revealed that his ministry was investigating the country’s sole landline services provider for irregular billing practices.
Globacom eyes ailing NITEL
Spokesperson for the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE), Joseph Anichebe, has said that Nigeria’s second national operator (SNO) Globacom expressed an interest in buying ailing incumbent telco NITEL, local paper This Day reports. The news follows the announcement that the…
Econet branded handsets launched in Zimbabwe.
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s mobile operator has introduced its range of branded mobile handsets. The phones will reportedly be sold in a starter pack that includes a Sim card and airtime.
Satellite ushers in a new era of communications for Africa
For years Africa has been known as the “Dark Continent”, its history of civil war and strife lending it a fearful aspect. One of the legacies of this dark past is that the continent has historically struggled and continues to…
Labour Union backs down on Vodacom boycott
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has backed down on its threats to urge a boycott of Vodacom.
Vodafone predicts loss of market share
MOBILE network provider, Vodafone, has released its 2009 year review where it expressed a pessimistic outlook for the year. The company, which owns a major stake in South Africa’s Vodacom, said under the current economic recession, it would devise further…
Mobile innovation up despite economic recession
THE GSMA Mobile Innovation Research has revealed that innovation in the mobile phone industry around the world is as strong as ever during the global economic downturn.
Telkom Kenya to widen airtime distribution network
LANDLINE services provider, Telkom Kenya, says it aims to broaden airtime distribution networks in order to bring services closer to its growing number of customers.
Nigeria terminates sale of NITEL to Transcorp
Christopher Anyanwu the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has announced the withdrawal of the sale of 51 percent equity of Nigeria Telecommunications Plc (NITEL) to Transnational Corporation (TRANSCORP).
