SMC Networks has announced the launch of its new line of IP telephony solutions for the office and road. The new SIP-based IP-PBX (SMCPBX10), desktop phones (SMCDSP-200/205) and ultra-portable 802.11g wireless SIP phone (SMCWSP-100) are aimed at making the transition to VoIP both low in effort and in cost. 15 May 2007
The Lexmark X9350 Wireless Office All-in-One prints up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) black and 27 ppm colour, and is said to be the only All-In-One in its class equipped with built-in wireless connectivity and automatic two-sided printing. The X9350 also uses the new Evercolor IITM pigmented inks. 15 May 2007
The Codes of Good Practice were gazetted and passed into law on 9 February 2007. This ends the long debate and delay in respect of implementing the practical workings for the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legislation. 15 May 2007
The South African government has dispatched a team of six pathologists to Douala, Cameroon, to assist with the victim identification process following the recent Kenya Airlines crash which killed 114 passengers and crew members. 14 May 2007
The launch today of the Nigerian Communication Satellite NIGCOMSAT-10 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in south-west China's Sichuan Province promises to significantly boost communications in Africa, parts of the Middle East, and southern Europe. 14 May 2007
The Northern Cape Health Department, the Dettol Trust and the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust's joint initiative has built the new Joe Slovo Hospital, replacing the old and dilapidated hospital. 11 May 2007
The Johannesburg and Maputo Hospitals have entered into an agreement which will lead to patient referral and exchange of health professionals between the two. 11 May 2007
After a serious makeover spanning seven months, Volkswagen of South Africa’s AutoPavilion now features a host of multimedia attractions that will draw even more visitors to Uitenhage, the base of the auto manufacturer. 11 May 2007
EgyptAir is celebrating its 75th anniversary with plans to expand and improve services to a number of new destinations, including some in Africa. 11 May 2007
With seven awards for four engines, BMW has once again emerged as the most successful brand from the “International Engine of the Year Awards 2007”, the world’s most important engine competition. 10 May 2007
A radical overhaul of the whole rigmarole involved in licensing of businesses in Kenya has spurred the country's economic growth. 10 May 2007
Among the passengers on Flight 507 were MTN Cameroonian chief executive Campbell Utton, chief financial officer Sarah Stewart, Patrick Njamfa, Patrice Enam. Stewart's husband, Adam James, was also on the flight as was Nairobi-based Associated Press correspondent Anthony Mitchell. 7 May 2007
The Northern Cape MEC for Health, Shiwe Selao, has welcomed a generous donation of five patient transport vehicles. 4 May 2007
The Eco awards are helping to brand the country as a leading eco destination. 4 May 2007
South African IT security firm, Telspace Systems is to provide Business Connexion (BCX) Namibia with managed security services for its clients. This falls under the agreement recently signed by the two companies, which awards BCX Namibia with the exclusive rights to market and sell Telspace services within the country. 30 Apr 2007
The PCM-D1 portable audio recorder will be launched by Sony at MediaTech Africa 2007. It can be used by journalists for recording in the field, and is capable of capturing live musical and theatrical performances. 26 Apr 2007
Zimbabwe's national airline has increased fares for its domestic, regional and international flights by 200%. 26 Apr 2007
South Africa’s socio-economic challenges can be addressed far more quickly if poverty alleviation becomes a business development task shared between the private sector, local governments and local entrepreneurs. That’s the prediction of social entrepreneur Lee Elliott, whose model for-profit social upliftment has been grabbing the attention of some of SA’s most progressive companies, including African Bank. 26 Apr 2007
Located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the boutique V&A Hotel is promoting a selection of conference packages this winter. 26 Apr 2007
OrangeworksTM aims to revolutionise accounting software with the launch of an advanced new package to deliver a powerful business solution for the local Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) market. 24 Apr 2007
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