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Sony Ericsson issues profit warning
Sony Ericsson has issued a profit warning for the first quarter on 2009, on the back of weak consumer demand in the current negative global economic climate.
Fujitsu Siemens gets prestigious web server award
Results of an independent study on server performance, undertaken by SPECweb2005, have awarded the Fujitsu Siemens PRIMERGY RX600 S4 with the tile of world’s best performing web server.
Rwanda to host Commonwealth e-Government forum
One of the biggest events in the ICT sectors in Commonwealth member states, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Union (CTO) e-Gov Forum, commences on Monday in Rwanda.
Tata Communications closes cable deal with Seacom
Tata Communications has closed a deal with Seacom to be come an anchor tenant customer on the latter’s undersea cable system. This deal will allow Tata Communications to provide fully integrated network services from South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya…
Vodafone releases global standard SLA
Vodafone, soon-to-be majority stakeholder in South African mobile operator Vodacom, is launching a standard global Service Level Agreement (SLA) to govern performance levels of divisions across the world.
Econet introduces new dollar based recharge cards
ZIMBABWE’S biggest cellular network provider, Econet, has pledged to continue rolling out new innovative products designed to improve affordability and to give customers access to new mobile technologies.
Ghana close to 100% mobile penetration
According to an article on www.modernghana.com, the country has now reached 98% market penetration for mobile phone subscriptions.
World Telecoms Policy forum scheduled for April
Preparations have begun for the World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF), scheduled to take place in Lisbon Portugal from April 22-24 this year.
SMS revenue to grow in Middle East and Africa
According to a report by Pyramid Research, sms revenue in Africa and the Middle East is set equal nearly US$12 billion by 2013.
New portable mobile phone charger introduced
A new portable emergency charging device has been introduced to the South African market by a local online device vendor, PDAShop.co.za.
ICASA to accept service application from Broadband Infraco
Broadband Infraco (Pty) Ltd has been invited to apply for Electronic Communications Network Service (ECNS) and Electronic Communication Service accreditation by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
SonyEricsson introduces wireless bluetooth speakers
Mobile phone and peripheral manufacturer Sony Ericsson has introduced a new wireless outdoor Bluetooth speaker system, a world first.
Telkom Kenya and Qualcomm combat HIV with mobile technology
In a corporate social responsibility initiative to improve HIV / AIDS related health services in Kenya, Telkom Kenya and Qualcomm are partnering to provide much needed technology solutions to health care centers.
1,700 employees affected by Nokia global restructuring
Nokia has announced that about 1,700 of the company’s employees would be affected by proposed changes in its structures.
MTN, Fundamo in US$9,7 million mobile banking agreement
In a US$9,7 million deal, Fundamo has been selected by the MTN Group to provide the software platform for its “MobileMoney” service.
Minister says Zamtel should be privatized
Zambia’s Minister of Communications and Transport has said that the Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel), the country’s sole telecoms parastatal, should be privatized in order to be profitable.
