INTERNET
Ghana’s ‘big bang’ approach tackles data penetration
With 110% voice penetration, full data penetration is the next big target in Ghana, says the NCA. Read More
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Virtualisation ‘frees up innovation budget’
Virtualisation allows for the ICT budget to shift its focus from maintenance to innovation – a benefit ...
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Benin’s internet cafés become headquarters for cybercrime
Internet cafés in the West African nation of Benin appear to be fast becoming ‘command ...
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XDSL signs agreement with DFA, Conduct for more fibre
Internet Service Provider XDSL has entered into an agreement with Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and Conduct ...
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Monday 14 Apr
Botswana passes electronic transaction, communications bill
BOTSWANA
The Botswana Parliament has passed the Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill, which gives legal recognition to electronic transactions.»Friday 11 Apr
Orange devolves broadband to Kenya counties
KENYA
ICT services provider Orange Telkom is targeting Kenya’s devolved governments with its high speed broadband offering.»Thursday 10 Apr
Kenyan Deputy President takes to Twitter
KENYA
Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto took to Twitter today, to interact with Kenyans on the platform for the first time.»Thursday 10 Apr
Heartbleed a ‘severe vulnerability’
Today will be a memorable one in cybersecurity history, thanks to the end of Windows XP support and the coming to light of the Heartbleed Open SSL vulnerability, says Lucas Zaichkowsky, Enterprise Defense Architect at AccessData.»Thursday 10 Apr
Cloud gains traction in Kenya
KENYA
Kenyan enterprises are increasingly seeing the implementation of cloud or expansion of existing cloud infrastructure as a key priority, says IDC.»Wednesday 9 Apr
YooMee Côte d’Ivoire launches TD-LTE
IVORY COAST
After becoming the market leader of broadband Internet in Cameroon, YooMee Africa continues its expansion by deploying its network in Côte d’Ivoire.»Tuesday 8 Apr
Safaricom revamps site for the visually impaired
KENYA
Safaricom has launched a revamped corporate website that will be fully accessible to Visually Impaired Persons.»Tuesday 8 Apr
SEACOM partners with Akamai Technologies
SEACOM has announced a new partnership with cloud service provider Akamai Technologies, and is deploying Akamai content clusters and caching nodes on its Pan-African IP network footprint.»Tuesday 8 Apr
Connected Africa winners recognised
KENYA
Google has presented awards to the five top entrants in its Connected Africa competition. »Monday 7 Apr
Online nutrition calculator aims to boost kids’ health
KENYA
Nestlé Kenya, through its MILO brand, has unveiled a web based nutrition calculator to help foster healthy nutrition among kids.»Monday 7 Apr
tn mobile 3G now in Tsumeb
NAMIBIA
Telecom Namibia’s mobile business, tn mobile, has extended its 3G+ and 4G (LTE) based mobile network to Tsumeb in the Oshikoto region.»Friday 4 Apr
Kaspersky Lab Launches worldwide interactive cyberthreat map
Kaspersky Lab has launched an interactive cyberthreat map that visualises cyber security incidents occurring worldwide in real time. »Thursday 3 Apr
SEACOM to enhance IP/MPLS network
SEACOM announced today that it has chosen Juniper and Cisco to provide their latest technology for a complete upgrade of the SEACOM global IP & MPLS network. »Thursday 3 Apr
Rwanda seeks device financing models
RWANDA
Rwanda’s MYICT says it is engaging with stakeholders on financing models that enable Rwandan citizens to buy internet access devices.»Wednesday 2 Apr
Mozambique joins Alliance for Affordable Internet
MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique has become the first SADC country to join A4AI, and the third developing country to sign an MOU with the Alliance, joining Nigeria and Ghana. »Wednesday 2 Apr
Kaspersky Lab study: about one third of all phishing attacks aimed at stealing money
Cybercriminals are trying harder than ever to acquire confidential user information and steal money from bank accounts, says a new study by Kaspersky Lab.»FEATURED STORY
Kenyan shift to Green Economy would generate USD 45bn by 2030 Kenya’s transition to a green economy could produce major economic benefits equivalent to an estimated USD 45 billion by 2030, a new study shows.
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