NCC wants answers on service
Nigeria’s NCC has asked operators to explain a sudden drop in service quality, amid an ‘avalanche’ of complaints from consumers. Read more
Zenith Bank, others raise USD1.2bn for Etisalat
Zenith Bank led 12 other banks to pull a USD1.2 billion financing deal for Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTS).
Malawi to establish National Data Centre
The Malawi government will this year establish a National Data Centre to rationalise data storage and data processing facilities in the country.
Main One rebrands, repositions
Main One Cable Company has rebranded as Main One, and repositioned to expand its role in the telecoms market.
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Ibrahim decries lack of initiative Sudanese telecoms mogul Mo Ibrahim has told delegates at a dinner in Botswana that Africa needs to stop waiting for aid.
Ghana NCA receives NATCOMA two member delegation from Sierra Leone’s National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) has concluded a study visit to the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra.
Dollar-a-month broadband can change AfricaThe Microsoft-led 4Afrika TV white spaces project, taking broadband to rural people for as little as a dollar a month, is now expanding in Kenya and launching in Tanzania.
Safaricom Foundation gives PCs to Christian Industrial Training Centres - Pumwani
GSMA opens Nairobi office
ICT opens doors for Kenyan slum dwellers
Safaricom profit soars
JMR Infotech opens office in Kenya
Kenya Red Cross appoints Huawei as communications partner
Safaricom Foundation improves school at Machakos
Malawi to establish National Data CentreThe Malawi government will this year establish a National Data Centre to rationalise data storage and data processing facilities in the country.
Zenith Bank, others raise USD1.2bn for EtisalatZenith Bank led 12 other banks to pull a USD1.2 billion financing deal for Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTS).
Rwanda hosts OLPC Scratch DayAs a part of Scratch Day celebrations around the world, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) in partnership with the One Laptop Per Child Association, has hosted a Scratch Day event in Rwanda.
Smile launches true 4G in TanzaniaSmile Communications Tanzania has launched the first commercial Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) broadband network in Tanzania
TV white spaces project to launch in Tanzania
Universal Service Funds to drive broadband in Africa
TCRA, police launch campaign against illegal mobiles
KDN extends into Tanzania
Tanzania to host regional banking fraud conference
Tanzanian pregnancy text message service off to a good start
Tanzania to host the East Africa Banking and IT Security Summit
MultiChoice Zambia executives killed in road accidentTwo senior managers at pay TV MultiChoice Zambia have been killed in a road accident in Chibombo on the Great North Road.
Zambia commends Ghana for digital migration
ZICTA Young Innovators Workshop next week
Four companies lose digital migration bid
Theft costs Airtel Zambia KR1.2 million
Computerisation delays commencement of nationwide land audit
Fire guts Copperbelt University ICT lab
ZICTA to open ICT centre of knowledge
VMware SA appoints Axis Solutions Zimbabwe as Enterprise Partner Virtualization and cloud solutions firm VMware has appointed Zimbabwe-based Axis Solutions as an Enterprise Partner.
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Tuesday 21 May
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Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Atef Helmy along with the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Osama Yassin, this week hosted a high-level Youth Employment Generation in Egypt seminar.»MTN highest ranked African brand
Tuesday 21 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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Two senior managers at pay TV MultiChoice Zambia have been killed in a road accident in Chibombo on the Great North Road.»TV users cut the cord
Tuesday 21 May
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A new report from Juniper Research has found that by 2017, 2 billion mobile and tablet users will watch TV and video on their devices. »AfDB to help boost AGOA opportunities
Tuesday 21 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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A two member delegation from Sierra Leone’s National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) has concluded a study visit to the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra. »Huawei Ghana launches new Windows 8 phone
Tuesday 21 May
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Monday 20 May
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Dual play operator TVCABO has won a Golden Arrow award as "Best Internet Service Provider in Mozambique" in the corporate business sector.»Yahoo reported to be latest hack victim
Monday 20 May
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Yahoo is reported to have become the latest high profile hacking victim, with reports suggesting up to 22 million login names may have been stolen by hackers.»Rwanda hosts OLPC Scratch Day
Monday 20 May
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Monday 20 May
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Monday 20 May
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