Jan 29, 2013
This week’s launch of the BlackBerry 10 will give Research in Motion (RIM) a welcome boost – but it may not be the long-term solution that the company needs. This is according to Jan Dawson, chief telecoms analyst at research firm Ovum. “Two major factors have worked...
Jan 29, 2013
Altech has disposed of its East African operations, contributing them to Liquid Telecommunications Holdings in exchange for shares in Liquid. Altech will become a strategic minority shareholder in Liquid, holding an initial 8,6% of Liquid’s issued share capital, with...
Jan 29, 2013
Accra, Lusaka and Luanda, the capital cities of Ghana, Zambia and Angola respectively, have been identified as the sub-Saharan African cities that have the highest potential for growth over the next five years, according to the MasterCard African Cities Growth Index....
Jan 29, 2013
The appeal of free offers is almost certain to drive growing adoption of “freemium” tactics by local marketers – but hidden costs could be attached for both consumers and brands. Freemium (a portmanteau of “free” and “premium”) refers to the practice of making a core...
Jan 29, 2013
In a move to engage with customers in a more accessible way, Telkom has unveiled its presence on three popular social media sites: Facebook; Twitter; and LinkedIn. Social media will provide Telkom with a platform that that allows customers easier accessibility to the...
Jan 29, 2013
The South African Integr8 Group is re-branding Integr8 Fax to Fax Unplugged as part of its global expansion plans. Integr8 Fax is an established innovator in cloud-based technologies around paper to electronic based unified communications, with fax-to-e-mail as one...
