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MXit launches Africa’s first mobile book
Mobile social networking company MXit, with 13 million subscribers worldwide, has introduced Africa’s first Mobile Book (MBook), in a bid to promote literacy and reading among its majority youth audience.
Zain restructures to achieve 2011 targets
Zain Group CEO Dr Saad Al Barrak announced a new program to achieve its 2011 goal of being a top ten global mobile telecommunications operator.
HP releases next-generation notebook PC
Hewlett Packard (HP) has announced the release of its next-generation of its flagship notebook series, the HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment Notebook PC in South Africa.
Battle over ownership of Mobinil continues
Despite efforts to ease tensions surrounding the sale of Egypt’s first and largest cellular mobile company, Mobinil, agreement has not yet been reached between the interested parties.
Zim government confirms possible sale of NetOne
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that it is considering the sale of a majority stake in the state-owned mobile network provider, NetOne.
World Bank commits US$50 million more to ICT in Nigeria
According to an article on www.thestandard.com, the World Bank has agreed to commit US$50 million to Information & Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure development, connectivity, skills development and capacity building in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe’s Telecel a possible candidate for acquisition by MTN
According to a report on www.voanews.com, African mobile network provider MTN has expressed interest in acquiring Zimbabwe’s third largest mobile operator Telecel.
MTN celebrates 15 years with sms competition
This year marks the 15th anniversary of mobile network provider MTN’s inception. To celebrate this milestone, the company is inviting its customers who have shared MTN’s amazing journey over the past 15 years to join in the celebrations. Over the…
MTN gets praise from Cricket South Africa
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has commended mobile operator MTN for its role in the upliftment of cricket in South Africa, particularly through its sponsorship of One Day International (ODI) tournaments.
Students and medical profession adopt new mobile payment technology
Pocit, a cellphone payment system launched in South Africa with just under 1 000 users in October last year, has grown its customer base to tens of thousands of users by targeting a younger audience and the medical profession.
Uphill battle for Tier 2 mobile handset producers
According to a new study conducted by ABI Research, Tier 2 mobile handset vendors shipped around 80.5 million units last year, representing only a small fraction of the global total.
Vodacom raises nearly ZAR2 million for visually impaired
Vodacom has raised nearly ZAR2 million through its Vodacom Goals for Miracles initiative, aimed at assisting to restore the eyesight of the visually-impaired in South Africa.
Technology helps ANC win elections
The spokesperson of South African president-elect, Jacob Zuma, has attributed the African National Congress (ANC) party’s resounding electoral victory partly to the effective use of technology.
MTN rewards customers with free airtime
A 20% free airtime promotion by MTN to reward millions of loyal customers for their continued support was launched last week in South Africa.
RIM Blackberry successfully introduced to Africa
Research In Motion (RIM), the company responsible for BlackBerry smartphones brand, has launched their latest technological offering in more than 25 African countries according to a statement.
Zim government factions still fighting over Communications portfolio
Government in-fighting over the transfer of Zimbabwe’s Communication portfolio from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to the Ministry of Transport has yet to be concluded.
