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Fri, March 14th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
Smile partners Ericsson in Nigeria for 4G on 800MHz spectrum
Smile Communications in Nigeria has announced the launch of a 4G/LTE network on 800MHz spectrum in Ibadan and Lagos, with Ericsson as the primary vendor. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OPINION: Pule continues to compromise ANC integrity
The inclusion of Dina Pule on the ruling African National Congress’ (ANC) list of parliamentary candidates sees the disgraced former minister communications minister continue to undermine both the integrity of the party and the concepts of transparent and accountable governance. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 16:30 · Agatha Nduku
Namibia launches IXP
Namibia has officially launched the Windhoek Internet Exchange Point (WIXP), a domestic IXP that eliminates dependence on international connectivity for local internet services and internet-based communications. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 16:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Ubuntu, Aviat merger creates new SA telecoms entity
Aviat Networks and Ubuntu Technologies have announced a joint venture aimed at shaking up the telecommunications sector in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana telecoms ordered to reconduct SIM registration
The government of Ghana has ordered telecoms companies operating in the country to reconduct the SIM card registration exercise following accusations of fraudulent activities during the process. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC yet to advertise for COO position
South African communications minister Yunus Carrim has confirmed in an answer to a parliamentary question no advertisement has yet been posted to replace Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operating officer (CEO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria pilots digital ICT clubs in girls schools
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s minister of communication technology, has inaugurated Digital Girls Clubs in 12 federal government girls Schools across the country, which she said was aimed at empowering Nigerian girls and encouraging them to embrace careers in ICT. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Gijima announces new CFO
South African ICT firm Gijima has announced Ernst Röth will be taking over as chief financial officer (CFO) effective April 1, 2014. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government to go digital with advertising
The Kenyan Ministry of ICT and the Office of the Attorney General have drafted amendments requiring state organisations to advertise on online platforms as opposed to newspapers, reaching more people and saving money. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
WorldRemit secures $40m funding from Accel Partners
European investment company Accel Partners has invested US$40 million in WorldRemit, an online money remittance service operating in Ghana and Somalia, providing the service’s first Series A investment. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Zuckerberg calls Obama to express surveillance frustration
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has called American president Barack Obama to express his frustration at “the damage the government is doing” with its surveillance programmes. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Ericsson partners Save the Children for communications provision
Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson has partnered Save the Children to provide communication solutions and support services during disaster situations. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC welcomes e-tolling ruling
South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the ruling by the Western Cape High Court yesterday which declared the e-tolling bill constitutional. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya, SA students win IBM Master the Mainframe Africa competition
Four students from Kenya and South Africa have been chosen as the overall winners of the African leg of IBM’s Master the Mainframe contest that has students take charge of world-class zEnterprise computing platforms and showcase their talents while learning sought-after enterprise computing skills. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 10:30 · Agatha Nduku
Ethiopian TV agency selects SatLink as global distribution partner
The Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA) has selected SatLink Communications for the global distribution of its ETV news channel, which will extend its reach across Africa, North America, Europe and the Middle East over SatLink’s global satellite and fibre network. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian army disconnects phone lines in Borno state
The Nigerian army has disconnected telephone lines in Borno state as officers of the armed forces continue raiding camps of the Boko Haram group. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
SA transport minister welcomes e-tolling judgment
South African Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters has welcomed the judgment by the Western Cape High Court regarding a case by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to have the e-tolling bill declared unconstitutional. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Kaimenyi will not quit over Kenyan laptop tender
Kenyan cabinet secretary for education Jacob Kaimenyi has said he will not quit over the cancellation of the award of the tender for the supply of devices for Kenya’s laptops for schools programme, instead warning members of the committee responsible they face the sack. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 08:00 · Guest Post
Guest post: Christo Briedenhann, regional director, Riverbed Technology
Christo Briedenhann, regional director at Riverbed Technology discusses the importance of wide area network (WAN) optimisation, enabling satellite offices around the world to experience the same high speed internet accessibility afforded to those at a company’s headquarters. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
MTN Nigeria partners SAP Africa for managed mobility services
Nigeria’s MTN Business has chosen SAP as its technology partner to provide managed mobility services to enterprise customers across various industries. → Read more
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