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Vodacom explores Africa opportunities
LEADING cellular network service provider Vodacom, which has released an impressive set of results for the half-year ended September 30, said it is exploring other growth opportunities in the continent.
Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrates commitment to expanding mobility at AfricaCom 2008
Leading global telecommunications enabler Nokia Siemens Networks has set its sights to reinforcing its vision of 5 billion people connected by 2015, through showcasing its world-class end-to-end solutions and products through live demonstrations and presentations at AfricaCom 2008 which begins…
Kenya to introduce cell number portability
Kenya is set to allow cell phone number portability soon as the plans are at an advanced stage, The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) announced today.
Zain CEO is Telecom Personality of the Year as Zain wins Pan Africa Operator Award
More accolades poured in at the weekend for Zain as its CEO in Nigeria, Bayo Ligali and its Africa operation, were both honoured at the 2008 Nigerian Information Technology and Telecom Awards (NITTA 2008) in Lagos.
All set for AfricaCom awards tomorrow
ALL is set for the annual AfricaCom, the continent’s leading telecommunications event.
Econet withdraws contract lines due to hyperinflation in Zimbabwe
SOUTH Africa-based network services provider, Econet Wireless, has withdrawn contract line services for some of its clients in Zimbabwe, as the telecommunications industry continues to bear the brunt of that country’s harsh economic conditions.
Tips to save 1 million Kilowatt hours in Data Centres
In a conventional data centre, 35 percent to as much as 50 percent of the electrical energy consumed is for cooling versus 15 percent in best-practice “green” data centres,
ITU launches initiative to protect children online
ITU launched a new initiative today to safeguard children, the most vulnerable users of the Internet. Addressing ITU’s high-level meeting on cybersecurity by video message, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “We have to protect against cyberthreats, especially when they target…
Vodacom subscriber base leaps
South Africa’s leading cellular network operator Vodacom, has seen its subscriber base leap to a massive 36 million customers in the continent, a senior official has said.
Sony launches multi megapixel phone
Communications giant, ÂSony, has launched a 12.25 megapixel camera module that can be used within mobile phones.
Vodacom launches multi-million data centre
VODACOM has launched a new R100-million data centre, which has the capacity to host about 20 000 dedicated client servers or 650 000 virtual machines. The Johannesburg-based 1000 square metre centre will allow companies to do away with their own…
South Africa’s mobile industry rated fourth fastest growing
SOUTH Africa’s mobile phone industry has grown immensely in recent years. According to a recent survey, the country is now the world’s fourth fastest growing cellular communications market, accounting for 80% of the population, which equals more than 39 million…
MTN partners with ITNewsAfrica.com
ITNewsAfrica.com, Africa’s leading ICT news and information website, is proud to announce the imminent launch of MTN’s new home online.
Nigeria’s E-waste challenges
THE Standard Organization of Nigeria, (SON) AND the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, (CPN) are facing an uphill task of dealing with the increasing dumping of electrical waste (e-waste) into the country. Experts said the trend is also widespread…
Partner with Google, don’t compete- Gartner
Google’s influence and market power with key telecommunications industry stakeholders is having a significant impact on the industry, according to Gartner, Inc.
Mobile phone services to play prominent role in South Africa elections
AS election fever hits South Africa, cellular services are playing a crucial role in voter registration. The Independent Electoral Commission, which regulates the country’s elections, has introduced such a service to enable voters to check their registration status.
