SOUTHERN AFRICAVoIP now legal in Zimbabwe?
Has the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) finally seen the light? If developments at Econet Wireless are anything to go by, VoIP is now legal in Zimbabwe. Or is it? 3 Oct 2008 11:44

SOUTHERN AFRICAZim caught on the web
The Zimbabwe Internet Report (aka Zi.Report - pronounced Zy as in why) is an initiative from recently formed online media group, Aripano Infinity, that aims to keep track of events and innovations that have a Zimbabwean slant on the internet. 1 Sep 2008 09:46

SOUTHERN AFRICAMozambican computer assembly plant ready for operation in September
Sahara Computers, together with the Mozambican government, has confirmed that work on the planned computer assembly plant is expected to be completed by September 2008. 29 Aug 2008 12:09

SOUTHERN AFRICAGlobal internet innovators at Africa's first international E-Tourism conference
Johannesburg: World leading online experts will be speaking at Africa's first international e-tourism conference next month, giving presentations at the two-day conference from 1-2 September, on how Southern Africa's tourism sector can harness the potential of the web, especially in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 20 Aug 2008 09:46

SOUTHERN AFRICASA firm opens imaging bureau in Luanda
South African enterprise content management (ECM) firm Digital Archiving Systems (DAS) has opened an imaging bureau in the Angolan capital. The enterprise, which is worth US$250,000, will see the employment of 10 skilled ECM workers. 25 Jun 2008 13:43

SOUTHERN AFRICAInteractive 2010 website to update stakeholders
[Michael Appel] As part of an initiative to get 2010 FIFA World Cup stakeholders in touch and keep them as up-to-date with preparations and events as possible, South African Tourism (SAT) has launched the SAT Events Portal. 14 May 2008 11:18

SOUTHERN AFRICAJammed! Zimbabwe's immobile mobile systems
[Dumisani Ndlela] Freedom is in the air, and change is already being commemorated by Zimbabwe's urbanites on the phones. All through Harare's forbidding streets, littered with police, people walk with cellphones, discussing delayed results from the March 29 elections. Moreover, the rumour-mill is busy, particularly with stories over the presidential election. 4 Apr 2008 12:01

SOUTHERN AFRICASADC central banks urged to invest in ICTs
[Timothy Kasonde] Central banks from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region must continue investing in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). This is according to Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Deputy Governor Tukiya Kankasa 'Mabula, who explained the important role ICTs play in the banking sector. 25 Mar 2008 12:51

SOUTHERN AFRICADigital migration on track
[Michael Appel] The Department of Communication (DOCs) has responded to media reports criticising the finalisation of a policy framework for the digitisation of broadcasting, assuring that things are on track. 22 Feb 2008 16:24

SOUTHERN AFRICAZim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04

SOUTHERN AFRICANokia, Zoopy partner for online imaging
Nokia and Zoopy.com announced today, Tuesday, 11 December 2007, that users of Nokia Nseries 'multimedia computers'/cameraphones will be able to directly upload, organise and share photographs and videos on the South African online media sharing platform, which has become Nokia's regional imaging partner for Africa. 11 Dec 2007 12:24

SOUTHERN AFRICAAIRCOM to provide consultancy services to MTN
South African communications giant Mobile Telephone Networks Ltd (MTN) has enlisted AIRCOM International to provide consultancy services as it rolls out its nationwide 3G network whilst continuing to provide a quality service to its customers on its 2G network. AIRCOM will provide network quality benchmarking services for MTN South Africa over the next two years. 21 Nov 2007 13:01

SOUTHERN AFRICAControversy continues over undersea cables
[Timothy Kasonde] The uncertainty surrounding aspects of the South African government's position on undersea cables is damaging and threatening to sink the country's hopes for a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup. 5 Nov 2007 10:34