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Fri, January 10th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Fix power problem to deliver Nigerian broadband access – ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has said solving the lingering power crisis in Nigeria is crucial to the success of current efforts aimed at increasing the delivery of broadband across the nation. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 13:20 · Tom Jackson
Solar flare could disrupt SA communications
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has warned satellite communication systems like GPS, radio communications, internet, mobile phones and DStv could be affected by an X-class X-ray solar flare which is travelling towards Earth. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 12:40 · Nick Sato
Mobile transactions in Kenya hit $19.6bn in 2013
Kenyans transacted KSh1.7 trillion (US$19.6 billion) through their mobile phones in the first 11 months of 2013, underscoring the increasing significance of handsets in the financial services sector. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL welcomes OUTA public protector approach
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) says it welcomes an approach made by the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) to the public protector over SANRAL’s e-toll fee collection methods. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 11:20 · Paul Adepoju
MTN Nigeria partners NIGCOMSAT and Netlink for nationwide ICT solutions delivery
MTN Nigeria has partnered with Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and NetLink Limited for ICT solutions delivery across Nigeria for both public and private sectors. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Telkom held talks with Netflix, Naspers, Comcast – report
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has held talks with companies including Netflix, Comcast and Naspers as it looks to launch a video-on-demand service, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 10:00 · Nick Sato
OPINION: Is the CCK bluffing over denying Safaricom its operating licence?
Ever since the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) adopted the Quality of Service (QoS) rating in 2008/09, Kenya’s biggest operator Safaricom has failed to meet its minimum requirements. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Orange Kenya launches advertising campaign targeting Safaricom
Orange Kenya has launched a fresh mode of comparative advertising campaign against Kenya’s biggest mobile subscriber Safaricom as it looks to reignite competition among telecoms. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Konga.com brings documentary on Alibaba.com to Nigeria
Nigerian e-commerce platform Konga.com today announced it is bringing the documentary on Alibaba.com titled “Crocodile in the Yangtze”; The Alibaba story to a Nigerian cinema next week. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 07:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
#TwitterFiction festival returns in March
Twitter has announced the second #TwitterFiction festival will take place in March this year, giving professional and budding storytellers the opportunity to experience fiction in new creative ways. → Read more
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Fri, January 10th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel targets Nigerian youths with new campaign
Airtel Nigeria has launched a “Come Alive” campaign targeted at Nigerian youths, seeking to empower them to realise their full potential and enable them to stay in touch with their family, friends and loved ones via the network’s offerings. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Mulally pulls out of Microsoft CEO race – report
Ford Motor chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Mulally has withdrawn from the race to take over the running of Microsoft, leaving the company’s board to refocus on internal candidates. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 18:20 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling not an election issue for ANC – SANRAL CEO
South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) chief executive officer (CEO) Nazir Alli yesterday briefed the leadership of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party on e-tolling, saying afterwards he did not believe the controversial policy was a major concern as elections approach. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 17:40 · Nick Sato
Law Society of Kenya asks to be enjoined in suit to challenge media bill
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced it wants to be enjoined in the suit challenging the legality of the controversial Kenya Information And Communication (Amendment) (KICA) Bill. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Africa part of growth of mobile gaming – developer
Africa is not being left behind in the global mobile gaming surge, according to the developer of Kenyan mobile app Soccer Story. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telecel denies default on licence fee
Zimbabwe’s second operator Telecel has denied allegations it has defaulted on payment of its licence renewal fee. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
OUTA approaches public protector over “bully-boy” SANRAL
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has approached the public protector requesting intervention over what it calls the “bully-boy mentality” of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in e-toll fee collections. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 15:00 · Nick Sato
AccessKenya Group installs fibre monitoring system
Corporate internet and IT solutions provider AccessKenya Group has acquired a fibre monitoring system for its 450 kilometre carrier ethernet fibre-optic network. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Fairfax buys $250m of BlackBerry debentures
Fairfax Financial Holdings has agreed to purchase an additional US$250 million of six per cent convertible debentures in mobile manufacturer BlackBerry, taking up an option granted to them in November. → Read more
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Thu, January 9th, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Masie, Nyati appointed to ADvTECH board
Managing director of Microsoft South Africa Mteto Nyati and former Google general manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Stafford Masie have been appointed to the board of education and recruitment group ADvTECH. → Read more
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