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Mon, March 17th 2014, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju

Google’s Project Link offers Ugandans unlimited internet access

Google’s Project Link initiative is offering Ugandans unlimited internet access in a unique way courtesy of its microfibre network, according to Jennifer Haroon, principal, access strategy and operations at Google. → Read more
Wed, March 12th 2014, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria to boost broadband penetration with Smart States initiative

The ongoing efforts of Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication Technology to increase broadband penetration will be boosted by the Smart States initiative of the ministry in partnership with Lagos state and Abuja Federal Capital City. → Read more
Wed, February 12th 2014, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Mobile is a moneymaker – Mobile East Africa

Mobile is a profitable business as long as aggregation of all that pertains to it, such as consumers, markets and employees, takes place alongside other factors such as the addressing of security concerns, according to participants at the ongoing Mobile East Africa 2014 event in Nairobi. → Read more
Wed, February 12th 2014, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Mobile East Africa 2014 kicks off in Nairobi

The rebranded Mobile East Africa 2014 kicked off today in Nairobi, bringing together industry players seeking to expand mobile data usage and drive monetisation through industry collaboration. → Read more
Fri, February 7th 2014, 15:40 · Paul Adepoju

A4A1 to launch drive for lower internet costs in Ghana

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is set to launch a drive to lower internet costs in Ghana, looking to open up widespread dialogue and empower policy change. → Read more
Mon, January 20th 2014, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ndemo joins iHub board

Former permanent secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Communication Dr Bitange Ndemo has joined the board of advisors at Nairobi-based technology incubator iHub. → Read more
Wed, January 8th 2014, 09:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

Kenya’s problems are students’ opportunities – Ndemo

Kenya’s biggest problems pose the greatest opportunities for the country’s students, who should focus their technical efforts on finding solutions to help the country progress, according to Dr Bitange Ndemo, former permanent secretary of the old Ministry of Information and Communication. → Read more
Tue, December 24th 2013, 08:00 · HumanIPO

African Tech Personality of the Year

In an industry which often depends on the motivation and energy of decision-makers, one person has the ability to make a significant impact. HumanIPO picks out some of the most important players of 2013. → Read more
Sun, December 22nd 2013, 12:00 · HumanIPO

African Tech Company of the Year

Technology in Africa is constantly evolving and companies face unique challenges on the continent as they try to keep up with international competitors while providing suitable services to the African consumer. The HumanIPO team picks out which companies it believes have performed best. → Read more
Thu, December 12th 2013, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher

NCC could take back spectrum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering recalling spectrum currently being under-used by broadband providers as it tries to increase web access. → Read more
Wed, December 11th 2013, 13:30 · Richard Cutcher

Networks set to go head-to-head over single spectrum licence in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed applications for the sought after 2.3GHz spectrum frequency are now open to new and existing players in the mobile data space. → Read more
Wed, December 11th 2013, 09:00 · Richard Cutcher

Expect LTE network acquisitions in Africa – Alcatel-Lucent

Some of Africa’s LTE networks currently operated by new players will eventually be acquired by the bigger mobile operators as the technology takes hold on the continent, Daniel Jaeger, Alcatel-Lucent’s vice president for Africa, believes. → Read more
Fri, October 11th 2013, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher

MainOne secures $100m, joins affordable internet initiative

MainOne, Nigeria’s fibre optic cable company, has agreed a US$100 million financing agreement with four banks which should help it to extend its services. → Read more
Mon, October 7th 2013, 17:00 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: World finally wakes up to importance of connectivity in developing countries

The announcement today of the formation of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is the latest confirmation that the world has finally realised the crucial importance of connectivity in developing nations. → Read more