The real cost of infrastructure theft
On the last day of January this year, two trains collided outside of Pretoria, the administrative heart of South Africa. Two people were fatally injured, 19 critically and about 300 – many of whom school children – suffered minor injuries. Passenger Rail...New deals for Vodacom subscribers
Vodacom will be launching new smart plans that include unlimited voice calls, unlimited SMSes, more data and a range of new value added services. The new offer will be available to contract customers on 7 March 2013. These new smart plans will introduce customers to a...MTN cuts Internet rates
MTN SA has announced an aggressive reduction on its Internet price plans and bundle rates on the MTN network. “The digital age continues to create real opportunities for consumers to connect, interact and simplify their lives directly from their handheld devices,”...Logicalis buys up European firms
Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Group has agreed to acquire the European subsidiaries of 2e2, excluding the UK business, for €24-million ($31-million) in cash. The consideration will be funded by a combination of cash and the issue of Datatec shares. Logicalis will...8·ta simplifies prepaid product
Mobile service provider 8·ta has changed its 8·ta More prepaid calling product, so users will effectively pay 95 cents a minute for voice phone calls when they recharge airtime for R5 or more. 8·tahas simplified the 8·ta More prepaid voice offer, doing away with the...