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SA regulator seeks clarification on Telkom media sale
THE Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has met with representatives from Telkom SA to get an understanding of issues surrounding the sale of Telkom SA’s 75 percent shareholding in Telkom Media.
Sony Ericcson Wary of Hoax E-mails
MOBILE manufacturer, Sony Ericsson, said an e-mail campaign stating that it was running a competition whereby clients won laptops was fraudulent.
Econet to ensure price consistency
ECONET, Zimbabwe’s leading mobile network provider, has pledged to keep the prices of its newly-introduced prepaid simcards consistent and affordable. The company, which is headquartered in South Africa, has just released more than 50 000 simcards,
New communications minister for South Africa
NEW South African president, Jacob Zuma has appointed former military general, Siphiwe Nyanda as the new minister of Communications. Zuma announced that the new minister will be deputized by Dina Pule.
Mobile tech bungle hits sour note with SA Idols fans
South African pay channel broadcaster, MNET, has announced that the fifth season of its South African version of the popular Idols franchise, would have “joint” winners. This comes after many viewer complaints highlighted problems with the sms voting system.
State-of-the-art broadband coming to Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Africa’s largest city, has embarked on an ambitious broadband technological advancement project aimed at turning the city of gold into a “digital” city over the next three years.
Etisalat becomes victim of hoax e-mailers
Middle East and Africa mobile network services provider, Etisalat, has become the latest mobile company to fall victim to the activities of hoax emailers.
Zain Nigeria offers exit packages to 300 employees
Zain Nigeria has announced that it would restructure its operations, in line with Zain Group’s growth strategy aimed at improving service delivery to customers and creating value.
MTN, Orascom interested in Zimbabwean mobile market
A leading Zimbabwean market comentator has named MTN and Orascom as the companies behind manouvres to buy into Zimbabwe’s NetOne and Telecel respectively.
SAP buys telecoms billing company
Business software provider SAP has announced a deal which sees the company acquire real-time billing solutions provider, Highdeal.
Mobility loves secrecy
Mobility is no longer just about providing executives with mobile email. A growing number of employees are mobile workers, with specialised mobile device and data access requirements.
Telkom finds buyer for troubled Telkom Media
Telkom has sold its 75% in its troubled subsidiary, Telkom Media to Shenzhen Media South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, for a nominal amount.
Neotel lands EMC telecoms infrastructure project
IT infrastructure solutions company EMC, has contracted South African telecoms provider Neotel for the migration of its communications network. EMC said it hoped the move would enhance performance in the current challenging economic environment.
ICASA extends draft radio frequency deadline
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has indicated that it would extend the closing date for written submissions in relation to the draft radio frequency spectrum fees.
Amazon.com launches new larger electronic reader
Amazon.com has introduced its new electronic reading device, the Kindle DX, featuring a large 9.7-inch electronic paper display, built-in PDF reader, auto-rotate capability, and storage for up to 3,500 books.
Vodacom once again presents soccer extravaganza
South African mobile network provider Vodacom has once again funded the Vodacom Challenge football tournament, set to kick off on 18 July 2009.
