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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.
Sony Ericsson forecasts drop in demand for mobile phones
Mobile handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson, which last Thursday reported a decline in both quarterly profits and mobile phone shipments, has forecasted a further decline in demand for mobile phones this year.
Kenya to host 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
Kenya has been chosen to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) by MTV Networks Africa and telecommunications company Zain.
Economic conditions cause slowdown in PC sales
The computer hardware market in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) showed its first yearly decline since 2001, in line with global forecasts.
Trade union tries to halt sale of Vodacom shares
Telkom, Vodacom, Vodafone and South Africa’s Department of Communication have been served with notices of an urgent court interdict application in a bid to halt the sale of Vodacom shares to the UK based mobile operator by Telkom.
More opposition to Vodacom, Vodafone deal
Civil society organizations in South Africa have raised concerns about the forthcoming sale of Telkom’s stake in Vodacom to UK based Vodafone. Among these is the South African Communist Party (SACP), which is part of a tripartite that also includes…
Mobile social network used in education pilot project
South Africa’s Department of Education is piloting a new education project that uses popular mobile social network MXit to deliver mathematics tutorials to Grade 10 learners.
Intelsat gets Operator of the Year award
Intelsat Ltd. was named “Satellite Operator of the Year” at the 2009 SatCom Africa conference last week in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Samsung unveils environmental research centre
Electronic appliance and mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has established the “Samsung Global Environment Research Centre“, in an effort to promote business practices that will save the environment and improve the quality of human life.
