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Mobile advertising platform to launch in Nigeria
Advertfarm, a mobile content provider which focuses on delivering mobile content to users across Africa via sms, has branched into Nigeria.
Telkom renews contract with strategic branding agency
Telkom has extended its contract with strategic branding consultancy Interbrand Sampson for a further two years.
MTN makes key African appointments
The MTN Group has announced new key executive appointments in its African operations, with new CEO’s being installed in its Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Liberia, Guinea Bissau and Côte d’Ivoire territories.
Vodacom restructures data service offering
South African mobile network provider Vodacom has announced the first phase of the revamp of its broadband and connectivity services, which will provide a greater range of options and benefits to its data customers. As of 01 April 2009, HSDPA…
Fujitsu Siemens Computers now 100% subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has become a 100 percent subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, and has been renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions.
Verizon joins mobile innovation consortium
Verizon Wireless has announced plans to put its weight behind the Joint Innovation Lab (JIL) established by China Mobile, Softbank and Vodafone, to help accelerate the uptake of innovative mobile technologies on a mass-market scale.
Econet calls for less tax on mobile equipment in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network provider, Econet, has called on the government to reduce taxes on goods like handsets and generators, saying this would assist in reviving the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in the country.
Etisalat expands MMS service offering
Telecom, broadcast and internet services provider, Etisalat, has enhanced its international MMS service to enable customers to reach most of the mobile users around the world. This has been made possible through establishing connectivity with more than 700 international operators.
Zimbabwe unveils plan to revive ICT sector
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies of Zimbabwe has unveiled up a plan to resurrect the country’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector.
More opposition to Telkom restructuring
South African civic society organisations, unhappy with Telkom’s recent corporate restructuring, have made fresh calls for the reversal of the sale of Telkom shares in Vodacom.
Telkom implements new organisational structure
Telkom Group’s new organisational structure became operational yesterday, with the three major business units – Telkom SA, Telkom International and Telkom Data Centre Operations – coming into being.
Nokia introduces thinnest QWERTY smartphone
NOKIA has announced a new model, the Nokia E71x, the thinnest QWERTY smartphone yet to hit the market.
MXit uses competition to spur innovation
MXit, a provider of free instant messaging technology, has launched a competition for programmers to develop a PC client version of its popular mobile chat application.
Eutelsat prepares for satellite launch
Eutelsat Communications has confirmed that final preparations have begun for the launch of its W2A satellite, which will provide additional communication bandwidth and connectivity over multiple territories, including a large footprint in Africa.
HP introduces new server range
Hewlett Packard has introduced its new HP ProLiant G6 server range, delivering double the performance of previous generations of the company’s server products.
Nokia Siemens Networks invests ZAR1 million in social upliftment programme
Telecoms infrastructure company Nokia Siemens Networks has donated one R1 million into a social educational development programme in South Africa.
