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More layoffs at Nokia
As part of its previously announced plans described as streamlining of operations, Nokia today announced plans to lay off a further170 employees working in logistics, production management and production support around the world.
Telkom pledges support for ICT development initiatives
South African telecoms giant Telkom has pledged its support for initiatives that provide access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to the youth in other developing African countries.
Vodacom, Vodafone deal gets green light from High Court
South African mobile network provider, Vodacom, will go ahead with its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) this morning, despite weekend efforts by trade unions and regulators to prevent the listing.
Telkom says Vodacom listing is on track
South African fixed line operator Telkom has said that all processes related to divesting its share of mobile operator Vodacom, associated with the enity’s listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, was firmly on track.
SA retailer implements new touch-screen POS system
South African retail chain Spar has concluded a deal with Tactile Technologies that will see the roll-out of the latter’s Elo Desktop touch monitors at point of sale (POS) stations across the organisation.
COSATU takes further legal advice on Vodacom, Vodafone deal
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is still consulting with its legal team on possible legal avenues it could take, following an unsuccessful application over the weekend to prevent the listing of mobile network provider Vodacom.
Telkom hits back at MTN over network capacity claims
South African telecoms operator Telkom has rejected claims by Tim Lowry, Managing Director of MTN SA, blaming the fixed line giant for MTN’s network and capacity problems of late.
Econet challenges sale of V-Mobile shares
The appointment of the final member of an international tribunal to review the sale of V-Mobile Nigeria to Middle East headquartered mobile phone operator Zain, has this week been confirmed by the Chief Justice of the Nigerian Federal High Court.
HP South Africa launches innovative recycling programme
Hewlett Packard (HP) has introduced a business-to-business recycling and take-back programme in an effort to promote environmentally friendly practices in the IT industry.
Zimbabwe increases efforts to revive ICT sector
According to a Zimbabwean government minister, efforts are underway to bring Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to the rural areas of the country.
ICASA to mobile networks – fix problems or face consequences
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has instructed the country’s mobile network operators to urgently find a solution to their network problems, or face punitive action.
SA ICT workers approve of new president and cabinet
South Africa’a Communication Workers Union (CWU), representing labour in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, have responded positively to the election of President Jacob Zuma to the highest office in the land, as well as to the make-up of…
Trade unions plan to boycott Vodacom
South African labour unions are planning to boycott mobile network service provider, Vodacom, sighting the failure of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to intervene in the sale by Telkom of its remaining stake in the company.
SAP CRM now available on Blackberry Smartphones
SAP and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of an integrated solution that provides customers with anytime, anywhere access to the SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application on BlackBerry smartphones.
Telecom revenues to drop by 50% in African markets
Revenues in African markets will decrease for telecom firms as average revenue per user (Arpu) levels are expected to drop by half by 2013, according to a telecom consultancy firm.
Zain appoints Nigerians to senior positions in other Countries
The profile of Nigerians within Zain Group has risen sharply with the appointment of several people of Nigerian descent to key positions across Africa and the Middle East in line with the company’s newly implemented transformation programmme entitled ‘Drive2011’.
