AFRICA

Research reveals SMEs with CRM systems have mobile capability

A Maximizer Software survey shows that firms are making CRM more usable for staff on the move or working off-site, as dynamics of the workplace change. Read more >>

AFRICA

CEO of WIOCC gets listed in the 2012 GTB Power 100 listing

The Global Telecoms Business magazine has released the 5th annual GTB Power 100 listing, that names the 100 most powerful people in the global telecommunications industry. Chris Wood, CEO of Nairobi-based WIOCC has been ranked at number 79. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

The great conference con

[Marion Scher] This is a column I've wanted to write for many years, but as someone who earns a living partly out of talking at conferences I thought to wise to keep my Sagittarian mouth shut on the topic. Read more >>

LIBERIA

Reviewing Liberian journalism

[Edwin G. Genoway] Journalism is considered a noble profession, and those in such practice are expected to be responsible, truthful, and transparent and balanced in their reportage. Owing to the fact that journalists may also be considered as researchers and serve as medium through which information is exchanged, they are the mirror of society. Read more >>

AFRICA

Bloomberg calls for freelance journos

Bloomberg, the site for business and financial market news, is calling on freelance reporters with English-language capabilities to cover business and general news. Read more >>

KENYA

Mobile subscribers in Kenya switched off

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has announced the completion of the switch off exercise for mobile handset owners with fake phones. A statement from the company says it had completed blocking of all counterfeit mobile phone handsets on its network. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Social media is here - but be alert to the risks

[Rosalind Davey] As more and more companies use social media platforms as marketing and communications tools they need to be aware that it is not without risks. Read more >>

AFRICA

Cogniko introduces analytics solutions services

Cogniko, a New York based marketing analytics and digital intelligence firm, has announced the introduction of its analytics solutions to meet the demands of Nigerian marketers seeking to understand and maximize the return on their marketing investments. Read more >>

UGANDA

MultiChoice Uganda's channels on the move

[Walter Wafula] MultiChoice viewers of NTV Uganda can now access it on DStv Channel 283 instead of 141, following an automatic migration on the pay TV platform which occurred yesterday, 1 October 2012. Read more >>

AFRICA

Exset launches Digital Monetisation System

Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, has announced the official launch of its Digital Monetisation System (DMS) in Africa, which facilitates the transformation and monetisation of television platforms across Africa, assisting in the closing of the digital divide. Read more >>

AFRICA

CNBC Africa to host 2013 WEF summit debate

CNBC Africa, the business television news channel, has been chosen to host a debate at the 2013 World Economic Forum summit in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The 2013 meetings will take place from 30 January-2 February 2012. The topic is currently being finalised with organisers of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and CNBC Africa's editorial team. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

YouTube, Xbox to stream US presidential debates

WASHINGTON, US: YouTube has announced it will stream the three debates between US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney, along with the vice presidential debate. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

Google races past Microsoft to number two tech firm

NEW YORK, US: Google soared past Microsoft in terms of market value Monday to become the second-richest firm in the tech world behind Apple. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

US judge lifts Samsung tablet ban

SAN FRANCISCO, US: A judge on Monday lifted a ban on US sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 computers as the South Korean firm added Apple's new iPhone 5 to a patent brawl between the two market rivals. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

Mobile devices reshaping the news industry: study

WASHINGTON, US: Half of American adults own a smartphone or tablet computer, and most of them use these devices to access news, a study released Monday showed. Read more >>

ITALY

Italian tax agency takes to YouTube in anti-evasion drive

ROME, ITALY: Italy's tax agency on Monday launched its own channel on YouTube to tell Italians how to pay their taxes, as the government pursues a sweeping crackdown against evasion aimed at boosting public finances. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

What's in The Media October issue

This month's digital The Media magazine, a celebration of the publication's tenth birthday, is now live and packed with media insight - especially that which is related to how the media industry has evolved in the last decade and the remaining challenges. Contributors include Harry Herber, Sandra Gordon and Tim Spira. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Towards a zero energy home

"Imagine living in a home that treads lightly on the environment...'', generates its own electricity, heats and cools itself and consumes very little electricity while thinking for itself.... well that's the home of today and that's the home that you can invest in...!" Alastair Armstrong, Electrical Engineer. Virtually everything we interact with in the home involves energy (think of it as money) at one level or another, writes Roger Metcalfe. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Govt grants SAA R5bn guarantee

Government has granted South African Airways a R5bn guarantee for a period of two years starting from 1 September 2012. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Marikana commission visits miners' hostel

The Commission of Inquiry into the Marikana tragedy wrapped up its loco inspection on Tuesday with visits to Lonmin's Wonderkop hostel. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

SA at risk of food crisis

As food prices soar because of the ailing global and domestic economies, South Africans should also start worrying about the availability of something to eat. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Transport strike hits economy: Busa

Business Unity SA expressed concern on Monday at the economic effects of the road freight industry strike. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Start buying e-tags - minister

[Vusi Xaba] Gauteng motorists should start buying e-tags, Transport Minister Dikobe Martins said. Martins was launching October Transport Month in Soweto. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Economy's supply lines threatened by truckers' strike

The nationwide strike by about 20 000 truck and freight drivers is in its second week and threatens to further choke South Africa's fragile economy. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Slight dip in new car sales

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The South African new vehicle market was down 2% on August but slightly stronger than September last year according to the National Automobile Association of South African (Naamsa). Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

[10 Things I Love About...] Maputo

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Mozambique is a country rich in culture and unspoiled beauty. It is truly an up-and-coming destination for both business and leisure and the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's recent expansion into this fast-growing African paradise reinforces our investment into the continent. The ultra-modern Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo overlooks the Indian Ocean and is within easy reach of Maputo's bustling city centre. Read more >>