Investors, mobile network operators and ICT service providers agree that the West African Cable System (WACS), launched in Cape Town this week, will address issues with access, data speeds and... … [Read more...]
“Demand for greater capacity and faster speeds is ever-present” – Telkom
May 11, 2012 By
Today’s launch of the ultra-high capacity West African Cable System (WACS) linking Southern Africa and Europe is a significant addition to Telkom’s vast international submarine cable portfolio. The... … [Read more...]
As WACS launches, another cable is planned
May 11, 2012 By
Even with the launch of the WACS cable in South Africa, plans are already underway to roll out another fibre optic cable, this time connecting Kenya to Ethiopia in an effort to curb the effects... … [Read more...]
Q&A: Alcatel-Lucent’s Executive Vice President on WACS
May 11, 2012 By
The West African Cable System (WACS), linking Southern and Western Africa to Europe, was launched in Cape Town on 11 May and officially went live at 12 noon. Driven by a coalition of fourteen... … [Read more...]
Panasonic posts record annual loss
May 11, 2012 By
After electronics maker Sony posted a $5-billion loss yesterday, another Japanese electronics maker has revealed that they operated at a loss. Panasonic posted a record annual loss of Y772.2 billion... … [Read more...]
Africa hailed as favourable destination for investment
May 11, 2012 By
Africa is a favourable destination to invest in because profitability and returns are the best in the world, says the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Erastus Mwencha. Mwencha... … [Read more...]
Airtel Nigeria rated Best Operator by NCC
May 11, 2012 By
Telecommunications Services Provider Airtel Nigeria has been ranked the best operator for good quality of service by the Nigerian Communications Commission, based on the Commission’s Audit Report for... … [Read more...]
ITU highlights role of regulation in driving broadband rollout
May 11, 2012 By
The 2012 edition of ITU’s flagship regulatory report ‘Trends in Telecommunication Reform’, released today, highlights the vital importance of a solid national regulatory framework in accelerating... … [Read more...]
Kenya shows promise in global competitive rankings
May 11, 2012 By
Over the past decade the Information and Communications Technology sector has been among the major catalysts for economic growth within Africa. The sector has seen on average an estimated annual... … [Read more...]
Five BlackBerry apps for Mother’s Day
May 11, 2012 By
Mothers are often the ones in the family who need to organise, plan and arrange a variety of activities. Luckily BlackBerry has a number of great apps that will make any mother’s daily tasks a bit... … [Read more...]
Facebook to launch new App Center
May 10, 2012 By
Social networking giant Facebook unveiled plans for their new App Centre recently, which will provide over 900-milllion users with an easy way to find, download and utilise a wide variety of social... … [Read more...]
Nigeria’s National Assembly to probe NCC
May 10, 2012 By
Nigeria’s National Assembly has announced its intention to initiate an investigation into the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), after the body was given N6.1 billion by the Federal Government... … [Read more...]
