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Terragon Group to unveil African-focused Mobile Advertising Technology at MWC
Nigeria-based Terragon Group is set to unveil its dynamic data monetisation and advertising platform, described as a first for mobile in developing markets, at MWC. Read More
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MTN demonstrates the benefits of its video on demand offering
MTN showcased the benefits of FrontRow when it streamed high bandwidth video content onto multiple mobile ...
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Vodacom, Tigo agree on mobile money interoperability
Millions of M-Pesa and Tigo Pesa customers in Tanzania will soon be able to send and ...
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Airtel Ghana launches DOTGO SMS Web browsing service
Airtel Ghana has deployed DOTGO’s SMS-based Internet service, which enables any mobile phone to be ...
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Saturday 21 Feb
Glo’s smart plan gives enhanced voice, value to customers
NIGERIA
Globacom subscribers on the postpaid platform will enjoy up to 5,000 free Short Messaging Service (SMS), up to 50GB data and up to 50 hours of free voice calls in a new and unprecedented Smart Postpaid Plan launched by the company in Lagos.»Thursday 19 Feb
African Android growth makes strong headway for mobile internet access
Africa is poised to become a hotbed for mobile growth and commerce in the coming years, according to Opera Mediaworks’ State of Mobile Advertising report released today.»Tuesday 17 Feb
MoneyGram reaches 25,000 locations across Africa
KENYA
MoneyGram has announced an agreement with Safaricom that enables consumers in over 90 countries outside Kenya to send funds directly to nearly 20 million customers of M-PESA.»Tuesday 17 Feb
Gabon Telecom to launch TV on demand
GABON
Gabon Telecom will in near future launch a series of innovative products in the telecommunication market, and one of these includes TV on demand.»Saturday 14 Feb
TrustPay defines new space in cashless payment, commerce
TrustPay has officially launched a new range of innovative m/e Commerce merchant solutions it says are set to accelerate economic growth in developing markets.»Friday 13 Feb
Econet launches Dial a Doc
ZIMBABWE
Econet Wireless has launched a new service that will allow subscribers to access health advice 24/7 via a mobile phone. »Monday 9 Feb
Multi-bank mobile money goes live in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA
The new interoperable HelloCash mobile money platform has gone live in Ethiopia, aiming to provide financial services to all Ethiopians.»Friday 6 Feb
Mobile app makes work easier for health workers
KENYA
The iAfya mobile health information app is gaining momentum in Kenya, as health workers increasingly use it to learn and to educate communities.»Friday 6 Feb
Orange, Ecobank partner on money transfer service
Orange and pan-African banking group Ecobank have rolled out a service that will enable Orange Money subscribers who also have bank accounts with Ecobank to transfer money between their respective accounts. »Wednesday 4 Feb
MTN unveils app to enhance voter education
NIGERIA
As the general elections in Nigeria draws nearer, MTN has unveiled a mobile app designed to enhance voter education and deepen the democratic process in the country.»Tuesday 3 Feb
Ivory Coast mobile banking surges
IVORY COAST
Mobile banking in Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) has surged to a penetration rate of around 80 percent, says the head of APBEF-CI.»Monday 2 Feb
Tigo Ghana to upgrade bulk payment platform in 2015
GHANA
TIGO Ghana has assured its customers that it will upgrade its bulk payments platform this year to make payments for its TIGO cash service more convenient for customers.»Monday 2 Feb
Airtel Gabon customers now buy electricity units via Mobile Money
GABON
Airtel Gabonhas recently launched ‘Mobiledan’, a new product that allows its subscribers nationwide purchase prepaid electricity units via its Mobile Money service.»Thursday 29 Jan
Orange invests in Afrimarket cash-to-goods money transfer startup
IVORY COAST
Orange has contributed to a fund-raising program initiated by Afrimarket, the leader in cash-to-goods money transfers.»Tuesday 27 Jan
Fun loving Ugandans enjoy new app
UGANDA
Entertainment loving Ugandans are snapping up the new TiKiTi app, which alerts them to trending night spots in their area, and allows them to use their phones to buy tickets for their preferred night clubs. »Friday 23 Jan
Internet.org app now available in Ghana
GHANA
Following the launch of the Internet.org app in Zambia and Kenya, Facebook is expanding its partnership with Airtel to bring the services to Ghana.»FEATURED STORY
Malawi Govt denies clinging to ‘Cashgate’ softwareThe Malawi Government will not exclude the software brand that has been in use for the country’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS), but it has rejected reports implying that it is ‘clinging’ to the old system.
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Kenya’s digital TV battle hots up Kenya’s journey to Digital TV broadcasting took a new turn this week, when the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) accused three local media firms of intent to disrupt the process.
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MTN demonstrates the benefits of its video on demand offeringMTN showcased the benefits of FrontRow when it streamed high bandwidth video content onto multiple mobile devices using its video on demand (VOD) offering.
VMware appoints Bask Iyer as chief information officerVMware has announced the appointment of Bask Iyer to the role of senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of VMware.