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Thu, November 21st, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
NCC outlines open access broadband network plans for Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published its draft plans for the rollout of its Next Generation Broadband Network (NGBN), including using 2.3Ghz spectrum for last mile access and encouraging broad industry cooperation and infrastructure sharing. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Startups chosen for Savannah Fund accelerator class
The Savannah Fund launched its next cohort of startups for its accelerator yesterday (Wednesday), with them beginning work at the m:lab office space in Nairobi, Kenya. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Campaigners against e-tolling vow to continue fight
The Freedom Front Plus (FFP), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance and the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) have all promised to continue the fight against e-tolling in Gauteng, which is set to begin on December 3. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 10:30 · Tom Jackson
Facebook uses big data to make mobile advertising profits
Facebook has increased its profits and begun making money from mobile advertising due to its utilisation of big data, according to Johann Evans, chief financial officer of unified data management specialist Cherry Olive. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA praises significance of Ngcaba appointment
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has lauded the appointment of Andile Ngcaba to the Future of Global Internet Cooperation panel, claiming it to be an endorsement of the country’s management of the communications sector. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 09:30 · Nick Sato
Liquid Telecom scoops Best African Wholesale Carrier Award
Liquid Telecom has been named the Best African Wholesale Carrier for the second time at the Global Carrier Awards. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 09:00 · Richard Cutcher
ICT on the agenda for high-level Nigeria-UK talks
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communications technology minister, has accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan on a trip to the United Kingdom (UK) that will include discussions on ICT and foreign investment. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 08:30 · Tom Jackson
AfriForum will not register company vehicles for e-tolls
South African civil rights organisation AfriForum has said it will not be registering its company vehicles for e-tolls, as it looks to encourage motorists to avoid registering and make the system impractical. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Large demand for educational solutions in Africa – Zoop
Education, both childhood and adult, is a big market in Africa, and there is a large unfulfilled demand for affordable technology-based solutions for this market, according to Tanzanian software and mobile technology company Zoop. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 07:00 · Tom Jackson
Ster-Kinekor completes cinema digitalisation
Ster-Kinekor Theatres has completed the digital conversion of all its 438 cinemas around South Africa as it seeks to provide audiences with the best possible movie viewing experience. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Contact centres supported by outdated tech
South African contact centres are resting on technology nearly a decade old and need to embrace innovation to prevent being left behind, according to Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at ICT solutions firm Elingo. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Tanzania partners Manchester United
Airtel Tanzania has partnered with Manchester United in a promotion called ‘Mimi Ni Bingwa’ (I'm a champion) that will enable its customers to watch live matches at the club’s stadium, Old Trafford. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigerian customs to tackle smuggled electronics
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is ready to combat the inflow of smuggled electronic goods, highlighting sub-standard phone handsets as a particular problem in the Nigerian market. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
Twitter has change of heart over DMs
Twitter appears to have given up on its experiment to allow one user to direct message another, even if they are not following each other. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan legislators conclude debate on second media bill
Kenya’s National Assembly concluded the latest debate on the Media Council of Kenya Bill 2013 yesterday (Tuesday), which, if passed, will see the government take closer control over news content and journalist ethics. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
DoC seeks legal advice on USAASA probe findings
Communications minister Yunus Carrim has said the findings of an investigation into Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) chief executive officer (CEO) Zam Nkosi will not be made public until after his department has conferred with the Chief State Lawyer’s Office. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 18:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Kuluya launches app partnership with Nokia
Kuluya, a Nigerian online gaming platform, has entered into a partnership with Nokia to bring its games to Lumia and Asha devices, with its most successful game ‘Oga @ The Top’ the first to be available on the handsets. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Independent tower ownership in Africa to double in a year – Helios
Independent telecommunications tower companies are expected to double their portfolios in the next 12 months, as mobile operators become comfortable handing over their management, according to Kevin Koch, chief operating officer of Helios Towers Africa (HTA). → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: Internet giants now pining for anonymity achieved by Bitcoin
As Google, Microsoft and Yahoo!, among others, all winge about interference and surveillance by the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) and the United Kingdom’s GCHQ, digital currencies such as Bitcoin are already way ahead of the internet giants. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Internet could contribute $300bn to Africa’s GDP
Internet could contribute up to US$300 billion to African gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025 if internet penetration becomes as widespread as that of mobile phones, according to a new report by McKinsey & Company. → Read more
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