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NewsCentral Media is delighted to announce that well-known journalist Candice Jones is joining TechCentral, SA’s fastest-growing technology news website, as deputy editor. Jones, who was most recently telecommunications editor at ITWeb, brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of the secto
Vodacom is introducing a range of low-cost devices, including a US$40 smartphone, in an effort to broaden the market that has access to e-mail and the Web in SA. The smarphone, developed for Vodacom parent Vodafone and meant for use in emerging markets, has a Qwerty keyboard and a basic, 2,2-inch TFT display
JSE-listed cellphone giant Vodacom may abandon plans to bid for wireless broadband spectrum in the 2,6GHz frequency band if the rules of engagement are not changed, TechCentral has learnt exclusively. Group CEO Pieter Uys says the demands on potential bidders made by the Independent Communications
The World Cup is on course to become a watershed event for social media networking, but popular micro blogging site…
Brian Dames is Eskom’s new CEO, with effect from 1 July. The Eskom veteran is taking control of the power…
A new website has been launched to make it easier for soccer fans to exchange tickets and, as a result,…
Data centre operator Teraco Data Environments will host two of the five points of presence state-owned telecommunications operator Broadband Infraco…
Avusa-owned cinema chain Nu Metro plans to bring the 2010 soccer World Cup to South Africans in 3D. The company announced in newspaper advertisements on Sunday that it would offer 18 games in 3D between this Friday, 18 June, and the final on 11 July. It will be the only opportunity for South Africans to see the
Dimension Data division Internet Solutions (IS) has fired a broadside at SA’s three mobile operators, promising cheaper mobile calls for…
MTN has made it clear that it believes growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications market is far from over. The SA-based group’s largest subsidiary, MTN Nigeria, has raised more than R16bn to fund the expansion of its network in the populous West African nation. MTN on Wednesday told shareholders that it has recei
