SOUTHERN AFRICANamibia: Improved internet connectivity by the private sector
Improved internet connectivity by the private sector received a significant boost last week when Internet Technologies Namibia (ITN) commissioned their second satellite dish to provide another direct international broadband link. 29 Oct 2008 10:25

SOUTHERN AFRICAIllegal internet and data operators surge in Zim
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's internet service providers have denounced "illegal" internet and data operators, calling on members of the public to report them to the police for prosecution. 27 Oct 2008 09:35

SOUTHERN AFRICAAngolan president inaugurates satellite telecommunications system
The satellite telecommunications system of multi-sectoral assistance dubbed "INFRASAT" has been inaugurated in Luanda by Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, according to a report from Angola Press Agency (ANGOP). 15 Oct 2008 09:07

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