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How Comsol re-connected emergency teams #KnysnaFires

In June 2017 the quiet Southern Cape coastal town of Knysna was set ablaze, as searing temperatures, strong winds and extremely dry conditions ignited deadly fires that rolled through the local bush.

Comsol Networks

Vodacom achieves over 80% 4G coverage

The JSE-listed group claims it is the first African mobile network to exceed 80% population coverage on 4G.

SA's mobile Internet users place trust in browsers

One third of the Internet users believe a mobile browser offers more privacy features than a standalone social media app.

Regina Pazvakavambwa

Huawei introduces premium service option for P20 users

The Huawei Diamond VIP Service for the P20 Pro includes a two-year warranty for the devices, and other device repair offerings.

Hisense Infinity F24

Hisense SA adds three new Infinity smartphones

The H11, F24 and E7 models feature small bezels, with more that 80% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D glass displays and 5.99" screens with 18:9 aspect ratio.

Honor phones arrive in SA

Huawei's e-commerce brand officially launches two smartphone models, which will be available on Takealot.com.

Africa's smartphone market

Africa's smartphone market sees 6.4% decline QOQ

Despite indicting a strong performance in the region's biggest markets, Africa's smartphone market for 4Q2017 saw an 18% year-on-year decline.

Sibahle Malinga

Refurbished smartphone

Refurbished smartphones outpace new phone market

The low growth of the new smartphone market in 2017 can be partially attributed to the growth of the refurbished market.

Regina Pazvakavambwa

3D sensing technology

Apple remains major adopter of 3D sensing

Technical barriers in 3D sensing module production will lead to delayed adoption by Android phones, says TrendForce.

Regina Pazvakavambwa

Worldwide sales of smartphones record first-ever decline

Huawei and Xiaomi were the only smartphone vendors to achieve year-on-year unit growth in Q4 of 2017.

Regina Pazvakavambwa

Telkom promises faster network

The operator has successfully concluded testing using an advanced multiple antenna system, called Massive MIMO, which promises much faster 4G speeds and a step towards 5G.

Smartphone market

Apple leads global smartphone market

Apple captured first place with 19% global market share, nudging Samsung into second position.

Regina Pazvakavambwa