Articles by Tom Jackson

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Mon, May 12th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

Epic app targets improved content distribution for African media houses

Kenyan firm Create is in discussions with media houses over the rollout of its Epic mobile application, which seeks to improve the delivery of content to users. → Read more
Fri, May 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson

yuMobile settles with employees ahead of Kenya exit

Kenyan operator yuMobile has agreed separation packages with staff ahead of its exit from the country and will negotiate employment terms with projected new owners Airtel and Safaricom. → Read more
Thu, May 8th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson

Baba Jukwa claims Tsvangirai bribery attempts

Zimbabwean Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa has claimed an agent acting on behalf of Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition MDC-T party, has attempted to bribe him twice in the last three months. → Read more
Thu, May 8th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

Electoral Court rules against DA Nkandla SMS, party to appeal

South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled against an SMS sent by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to voters in Gauteng province which said President Jacob Zuma had “stolen” taxpayer money, though the party said it would appeal the decision. → Read more
Wed, May 7th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

Google Doodle marks SA election

Google is running a special election-based Doodle on its South African domain as the country goes to the polls today. → Read more
Mon, May 5th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson

USAASA launches pilot broadband services

The Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa [USAASA] has constructed sites in Msinga and Malahleni in KwaZulu-Natal province allowing locals access to a 3G-enabled wireless network. → Read more
Mon, May 5th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

BT appoints Sub-Saharan Africa boss

British multinational telecoms firm BT has announced the appointment of Oliver Fortuin as managing director (MD) in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
Fri, May 2nd, 11:30 · Tom Jackson

SABC condemns fake Motsoeneng Twitter account

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has condemned a fake Twitter account in the name of acting chief operations officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng. → Read more
Fri, May 2nd, 11:00 · Tom Jackson

IHS completes acquisition of MTN towers in Zambia, Rwanda

African tower management firm IHS has completed its acquisition of more than 1,200 MTN network towers in Zambia and Rwanda for an undisclosed amount, using recently obtained funding to continue Africa’s move towards independent tower management. → Read more
Wed, April 30th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

We will destroy e-tolls physically – Malema

Julius Malema, leader of South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has said continued to call for the physical destruction of e-toll gantries in spite of the failed complaint over alleged censorship of one of their adverts. → Read more
Tue, April 29th, 15:30 · Tom Jackson

DoC to digitise SA military history

South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Military Veterans to record, profile and digitise information on the country’s military history for viewing on smartphones, tablets, PCs and television. → Read more
Tue, April 29th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson

Nokia names new CEO

Nokia has appointed networking unit head Rajeev Suri as chief executive officer (CEO) following the completion of the sale of its mobile division to Microsoft. → Read more
Tue, April 29th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

CAK selection panel denies tribal bias

The panel responsible for selecting candidates for the role of chairperson of the newly formed Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) has denied allegations it made choices based on tribal and gender bias. → Read more
Tue, April 29th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft to drop Nokia brand name – Elop

Microsoft will drop the Nokia brand name, Stephen Elop, executive vice president of Microsoft's Devices Group has said, though it is yet to decide on how to rebrand its newly acquired mobile division. → Read more
Tue, April 29th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson

Facebook entering financial services – report

Facebook is preparing to provide financial services such as remittances and electronic money, with the company awaiting authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland for a service allowing users to use Facebook to store money and pay others. → Read more
Mon, April 28th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson

Etisalat takes $4bn loan facility to fund Maroc Telecom buyout

Etisalat has taken on a US$4.36 billion loan to help fund its acquisition of a 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, and expects the deal to go through by the end of next month. → Read more
Mon, April 28th, 10:00 · Tom Jackson

ICASA rules against EFF advert, upholds SAPS complaint

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has ruled against a complaint by political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) illegally refused to flight one of its adverts, while upholding a complaint by the South African Police service (SAPS) against a Democratic Alliance (DA) advert. → Read more
Mon, April 28th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

BYOD being usurped by CYOD in 2014 – Agilitude

The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is being usurped this year by choose your own device (CYOD), according to Quinton Pienaar, chief executive officer (CEO) of African Salesforce.com reseller Agilitude. → Read more
Fri, April 25th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson

Facebook launches Newswire service for journalists

Facebook has partnered with social content discovery firm Storyful to launch FB Newswire, providing real-time information to journalists by aggregating publicly shared content such as pictures, videos and comments posted by individuals at major events. → Read more
Fri, April 25th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

WAPA to host Future Wireless Technologies Forum

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has engaged the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) to assist bring stakeholders together at the Future Wireless Technologies Forum to discuss new and innovative technologies, products, and services in the wireless space. → Read more