APA Technology Archives

Huawei allocates $100 billion to research, development

16 Jan 2019

by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG – TELECOMMUNICATIONS equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, Huawei, will invest more than US$100 billion (about R1.4 billion) in research and development (R&D) over the...

Zimbabwe hurts own economy with internet shutdown

16 Jan 2019

by MTHULISI SIBANDAJOHANNESBURG – THE Zimbabwean government appears to have shot itself in the foot with the shutdown of the internet following violent protests. This comes...

Web shutdowns an escalating government tactic

10 Jan 2019

from JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRCKINSHASA – THE restive Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are the latest African countries to shut down internet and broadcasting services...

Technology’s potential to drive SA tourism sector

09 Jan 2019

by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG – A TECHNOLOGY executive has encouraged South Africa to invest in new technologies to make the most of vast opportunities in the tourism...

Funds required towards ICTs for NGOs in Libya

08 Jan 2019

from AHMED ZAYED in Tripoli, LibyaTRIPOLI – A GLOBAL network of organisations working to provide shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies requires US$2,4 million to provide lifesaving telecommunications...

Liquid Telecom sets 4G network in South Africa

25 Dec 2018

by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG – LIQUID Telecom South Africa will establish a multi-billion rand fourth generation broadband cellular network technology (4G) network in South Africa. From...

Cyber crooks eye jackpot in festive shopping

20 Dec 2018

Cyber crime

Huawei revenues to surpass $100 billion

19 Dec 2018

by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG – HUAWEI, the second-biggest smartphone maker, has projected its revenue for 2018 to exceed US$100 billion (over R1,4 trillion). Ken Hu, Huawei Rotating...