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  • Social Media and the South African NGO Sector - Online Survey

    SANGONeT and World Wide Worx are currently implementing the 2009 "State of ICTs in the South African NGO Sector" research project. The purpose of the study is to establish how effectively South African NGOs are using information communication technology (ICT), and whether it is making a difference in NGOs' ability to serve their constituencies.

  • Call to Use Cellphones to Fight HIV/AIDS

    UNAIDS says cellphones may become a key weapon in the war against HIV/Aids in Africa, allowing counsellors to reach greater numbers of people

    The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) says cellphones may become a key weapon in the war against HIV/Aids in Africa, allowing counsellors to reach greater numbers of people.

    UNAIDS executive director, Michel Sidibe, argues that, Africa, which despite widespread poverty has a relatively large numbers of mobile phone users, should take advantage of the digital revolution to reach out widely.”

    "It is time to reinforce our capacity to use the modern technology differently," explains Sidibe.

    Source: 
    Mail and Guardian
    Article link: 
    http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-03-08-mobile-phones-the-latest-tool-in-africas-...

  • New Software for Nokia and Intel

    Nokia and Intel say they are combining the software they have each been developing for smart phones, tablet computers and other Internet connected devices

    Nokia and Intel say they are combining the software they have each been developing for smart phones, tablet computers and other Internet connected devices.

    The world's largest maker of phones and the world's largest maker of computer chips believe that together they have a better chance of competing in a crowded field of software systems that each hope to be as ubiquitous in mobile devices as Windows is on PCs.

    Source: 
    News24
    Article link: 
    http://www.news24.com/Content/SciTech/News/1132/d393e41e9e864fd4be4a9a5674bfcc6c...

  • ICASA to Take on Cellphone Operators Over Rates

    The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa could take on cellphone operators over pay-as-you-go rates

    The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has hinted that it could take on cellphone operators over ‘astronomical’ pay-as-you-go rates.

    ICASA chairperson, Paris Mashile, told Parliament's portfolio committee on communications that there is an urgent need for competition in the pay-as-you-go market, which is used mainly by the poor.

    Mashile pointed out that, "This is an area we have got to delve into and find out what we have to do to make it competitive, in terms of the prices coming down."

    Source: 
    Sunday Times

  • ICASA Approves Connection Rate Cut

    The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa approves a cut in the rate charged by the three main cellphone operators to connect calls between networks

    The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has approved a cut in the rate charged by the three main cellphone operators to connect calls between networks.

    Vodacom, MTN and Cell C last month filed an agreement with ICASA proposing a cut in the peak interconnection rate from R1.25 to 89 cents on March 1.

    ICASA rejected the plan because it would have forced it to agree to a fixed gradual reduction over three years.

    Source: 
    Independent Online

  • Chembe Urban Security Mobile Competition 2010

    Opportunity type: 
    Awards
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Monday, March 1, 2010

    The Chembe Urban Security Competition 2010 on the Betavine Social Exchange encourages innovative mobile solutions to assist residents in urban communities in East and Southern Africa address a specific or general security problem.

  • Telkom to Launch Mobile Phone Services

    Telkom to begin offering mobile phone services from 2010

    Fixed-line phone group Telkom will begin offering mobile phone services from 2010 as it launches a new mobile business to offset falling profit from its fixed-line business.

    Telkom CEO Reuben September points out that, "We believe there's room for the fourth mobile operator in South Africa."

    September states that Telkom, the biggest in Africa, saw opportunities in the mobile data market as competitors MTN, Vodacom and Cell C dominated the near-saturated voice market.

    Source: 
    Mail&Guardian

  • SMS Information Service for Disabled People

    Disabled people, especially those living in rural parts of South Africa, often find it difficult to get information about the rehabilitation services that are available to them from government departments and NGOs in their area. This new SMS information service, implemented by Disability Consultants. is available to anyone with access to a cellphone who sends an SMS with their name, town and the information they need to - 072 172 2623.

    Disabled people, especially those living in rural parts of South Africa, often find it difficult to get information about the rehabilitation services that are available to them from government departments and NGOs in their area.

    This new SMS information service, implemented by Disability Consultants. is available to anyone with access to a cellphone who sends an SMS with their name, town and the information they need to - 072 172 2623.

    Date published: 
    11/20/2009
    Organisation: 
    Disability Consultants
    Issued by: 
    Disability Consultants

  • Interconnection Tariffs to Drop

    A drop in interconnection tariffs is long overdue, Neotel

    A drop in interconnection tariffs is long overdue. This is according to telecommunications group, Neotel.

    Neotel spokesperson, Wandile Zote, points out that, "This drop will go a long way in alleviating pressure for the consumer and is a step in the right direction."

    Zote states that Neotel fully supports the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's regulatory process under section 10 of the Electronic Communications Act and trust that this will mean a further drop in interconnection rates.

    Source: 
    Independent Online

  • Betavine Social Exchange - Request for Feedback

    Vodafone has recently launched a new version of Betavine, the open mobile application community. This new version encompasses a pilot project called "Social Exchange", which aims to foster the creation of mobile solutions for problems in the developing world.

    The project’s aim is to create a website that brings developers, NGOs and community organisations together in order to develop mobile solutions to some of the difficulties faced by people in the developing world.