“PEC CLAMPDOWN” – Scott Waide
The Morobe Provincial Executive Council has formally directed the provincial administrator to implement a set of recommendations which include directing schools to expel students involved in Friday’s clash in Lae. About 20 men, women and children were hurt when the bus they were travelling on was stoned by Lae Secondary School students. The provincial executive council has also come down hard on the Education Board, saying the board has been complacent. The decision came hours after a public apology from the Lae Secondary School Principal.
“TELIKOM ACQUIRES DATEC” – Michelle Amba
Telikom PNG Limited has acquired Datec PNG Limited, subject to regulatory approvals. Datec is a leading internet service provider and one of PNG’s largest ICT system integrators. Chairman of Telikom Mahesh Patel said the acquisition of Datec is to embark on restructuring its communications business towards retail, whilst its wholesale business is in the process of being transferred to Dataco Ltd. Mr. Patel said TPNG operates in a very competitive market where customer expectations are, by and large, influenced by rapid advances in communications technologies and user applications. Service providers are being compelled to be more agile and attentive to market dynamics and consumer expectations.
