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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.
IDC projects growth in demand for storage systems
THE Interactive Data Corporation (IDC) believes that the demand for external storage systems will increase in the next five year period, despite the current global economic recession.
ITU will meet to discuss global financial crisis
Members of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) will meet in Portugal in April for the World Telecommunication Policy Forum, to discuss major challenges facing the sector.
Nokia Siemens Networks reduces carbon emissions
NOKIA Siemens Networks, the first telecommunications network provider to join the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Climate Savers program, has announced that the company is on track to achieving its targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Foreign currency billing helps Zimbabwe mobile operators
According to Kingdom Stockbrokers, a leading market-watcher in Zimbabwe, the ability of mobile phone operators to now charge customers in foreign currency would boost the sector.
Nokia announces software update for 5800 XpressMusic model
Nokia has released a software update for one of its music playing devices – the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. The update is intended to enhance performance and provide additional functionality to users.
MTN partners with Garmap to deliver GPS navigation service
MTN has partnered with Garmap, the leading provider of satellite navigation and mapping services in South Africa, to provide the next generation of Garmap’s mobile phone navigation applications on the MTN network, using Blackberry smartphones.
Trade union unhappy with Telkom restructuring
Workers in the South African telecommunications sector have expressed dissatisfaction with Telkom’s restructuring programme.
Telkom gets shareholder approval for sale of Vodacom stake
Telkom’s strategic focus on growth in the area of mobile capability received a major boost at the Company’s Special General Meeting when Telkom shareholders gave unanimous approval for the sale of 15 percent of Telkom’s stake in Vodacom to the…
