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Nokia launches South African music store
Nokia South Africa today announced the launch of the “South Africa Nokia Music Store”, offering local and international music tracks for purchase and download.
Vodacom gears up for soccer tournament
South African mobile network services provider Vodacom has begun preparations for the annual Vodacom Challenge soccer tournament.
SA company launches innovative mobile survey service
South African mobile solutions provider Mobilitrix has introduced a new service offering, enabling companies to conduct mobile phone surveys without having to send text messages.
Nokia shareholders authorize repurchase of shares
Shareholders have authorized Nokia’s Board of Directors to repurchase a maximum of 360 million Nokia shares and distribute a dividend of EUR 0.40 per share for 2008 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Finland.
Solid financial results for SA tech giant Altech
South African technology Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company Altech has reported positive results for the financial year ended 28 February 2009.
MTN Sudan launches social investment initiative for women
MTN Sudan has launched its corporate social investment projects for 2009, entitled “Together for wellbeing of Sudanese society”, including an initiative specifically aimed at the upliftment of women.
Zain Nigeria introduces new mobile promotion
Zain Nigeria has announced a new product offering, allowing customers to get bonus minutes when making calls to another Zain number.
ICASA defends Telkom sale of Vodacom shares
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has defended the controversial sale and unbundling of Telkom SA shares in the Vodacom Group to UK based Vodafone.
Seagate introduces new energy-efficient hard drive range
Hard drive and storage technology manufacturer Seagate Technology has begun global shipping of a power-saving desktop hard drive product range, combining large storage capacity with power efficiency and performance in its class, using as much as 50 percent less electricity…
Mobile entrepreneurs capture ‘eureka moments’ on the go
Most great businesses are founded on great ideas. Although scientists and academics across the world have spent considerable time deliberating how exactly a so-called ‘eureka moment’ is formed, there is still no sure-fire formula for creating a great idea that…
Zimbabwe government to deliver internet access to rural communities
The Zimbabwean government has announced a plan to open internet cafes in rural areas of the country, in an effort to bring the advantages of technology to remote and impoverished communities.
Etisalat pioneers in-flight mobile services
Mobile and satellite communications service provider, Etisalat, says that over 56 000 of its customers have used its in-flight mobile service, since its introduction through the AeroMobile system a year ago.
Nigeria’s Starcomms reports heavy losses
Nigerian telecommunications company Starcomms declared after tax net losses of US$ 54 million for the year ended 31 December 2008. The results represent a sharp decline compared to after tax profits of US$7.8 million recorded in 2007.
Study shows increased use of mobile technology in healthcare
According to a recent study by Motorola Inc. called the “Enterprise Mobility Healthcare Barometer”, more than 80 percent of global Information Technology decision makers within the healthcare industry see mobile technologies as more important to their organizations today than in…
Vodacom announces eighth Journalist of the Year awards
Vodacom has opened the entry procedure for the eighth installment of its “Journalist of the Year” awards, rewarding outstanding journalists for excellence in South African reporting.
Telecom Namibia donation to help empower women in business
Telecom Namibia has donated N$140,000 to the Namibia Businesswomen Projects with the goal of empowering Namibian women.
