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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.
Nigerian government to fund NIGCOMSAT
The Nigerian parliament said its pledge to financially assist Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) in its NigComSat 2 and 3 initiatives will help boost the country’s information and telecommunications sector, as well as boost the company’s bottom line.
More job losses at Nokia
Mobile phone producer Nokia said it will lay off more than 450 employees globally following plans to further streamline its internal operations.
SA court says yes to Telkom, Ericsson contract
In South Africa, the Gauteng North High Court has rejected an application for an interdict prohibiting Telkom from proceeding with the implementation of a contract awarded to Ericsson, brought by Maredi, an unsuccessful bidder for the same tender.
Etisalat, Nokia partner to offer internet services
In an initiative to promote the adoption of advanced mobile internet services in the Middle East, network provider Etisalat and handset manufacturer have Nokia announced a joint effort to provide access to advanced mobile Internet based services such as maps,…
Home automation technology sales grow despite recession
According to a new study by ABI research, vendors of home automation systems are expected to ship nearly 2.8 million units globally in 2011. This is despite the prevailing negative economic climate.
Seacom signs deal with Interoute for global fibre network connection
Seacom and Interoute have signed an agreement, which will see the connection of the African fibre network provider’s 17,000 kilometre intercontinental submarine fibre optic network cable to Interoute’ s pan-European fibre optic network.
SA company nominated for 2009 World Technology Awards
South African SMS solution company Clickatell has been selected as a nominee for a 2009 World Technology Award, presented by the World Technology Network, in association with TIME magazine, Fortune magazine, and Science magazine.
Vodafone to launch ring back tones in emerging markets
UK based network services provider Vodafone said it would introduce its “ring back tone” service to customers in emerging markets, a service only available to the company’s customers in India until now.
