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Wed, July 3rd, 10:14 · Nick Sato
Equity Bank appeal to retain prepaid smart card in gate collection rejected
The Kenyan courts have dismissed a case filed by Equity Bank to reinstate its contract with Narok County for the collection of revenue at the Masai Mara National Reserve via a prepaid smart card service. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 09:34 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat partners Qualcomm on nationwide tour to promote broadband service
Etisalat Nigeria has partnered with Qualcomm, manufacturer of wireless chipset and software technology, to promote its 3.75G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) Easyblaze broadband service across the country. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 09:22 · Brandon Gregory
Sentech scrambles SABC in Zimbabwe
Sentech, the South Africa-based signal carrier, has scrambled the three SABC channels made available through Zimbabwean free-to-air decoders. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 09:14 · Martin Cheruiyot
Safaricom to reward Kenya Sevens rugby team
Safaricom is to reward the Kenya Sevens rugby team for reaching the semi-finals in the just completed Rugby Sevens World Cup that was held in Moscow, Russia over the weekend. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 09:12 · Nanine Steenkamp
Realmdigital partners with FNB
Realmdigital has collaborated with South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB), offering clients a free digital lifestyle magazine through smart devices. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 08:50 · Nanine Steenkamp
Illegal Ghanaian SIM users sentenced
The Ghanaian Ministry of Communications has spoken out against the illegal use of SIM cards, which will be dealt with by the police force as a criminal offence. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 08:46 · Martin Cheruiyot
CORD leaders urge Kenyatta to suspend laptops plan
Coalition for Reform and Democracy (CORD) leaders Raila Odinga, James Orengo and Moses Wetangula have put more pressure on Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta to use the money for his controversial laptop project to pay teachers more. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 08:26 · Terzel Rasmus
Zambia government aims to improve railway safety and communication
The Zambian government has pumped US$120 million into Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) to improve safety and communication on the railway mainline. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 08:18 · Kamau Mbote
Streamlining of Kenyan film sector can create 250,000 jobs
Kenya’s cabinet secretary for sports, arts and culture Hassan Wario has urged agencies involved in the film industry to rationalise if they are to create jobs. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 07:50 · Brandon Gregory
Zambian ISPs remain silent on government collusion – Himaambo
Internet service providers (ISPs) in Zambia are refusing to cooperate with the Zambian Watchdog in regards to its apparent blocking by the government, the editor has told HumanIPO. → Read more
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Wed, July 3rd, 07:05 · HumanIPO
REVIEW: HTC One, the new king of Android?
In recent years HTC has suffered at the hands of Apple and more importantly, its rival on the Android platform, Samsung. Competing with the marketing power of the above two, and even BlackBerry, is tough, so is the HTC One the answer to their woes? → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 15:32 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia agrees to buy Siemens stake
Nokia has confirmed its plans to acquire the Siemens stake in Nokia Siemens Networks in an attempt to increase profitability. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 15:12 · Richard Cutcher
Alcatel-Lucent to announce new African partner
Alcatel-Lucent, the global communications company, looks set to intensify its operations and focus in Africa with a major partnership announcement due next week. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 15:03 · Richard Cutcher
Liquid Telecom enlists Ekinops for Southern Africa network
Liquid Telecom has partnered with Ekinops, with the latter to supply South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia’s new long-haul DWDM network, set to be the longest fibre network on the continent. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 14:47 · Brandon Gregory
DoEverythingIT winner of second Mozambique hackathon
The winners of the second Mozambique hackathon, which took place in Maputo last week, have been announced, with DoEverythingIT taking the top prize of MZN80,000 (US$2,600). → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 14:46 · Nanine Steenkamp
Motorola to release slim, steel model
Motorola’s preview of its upcoming Droid Ultra release promises a thin and tough device, offering similar features as the Razr M. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 14:26 · Nanine Steenkamp
First Bank partners with UNICEF for mobile payments
First Bank of Nigeria has entered into a collaboration with the United Nations Education Fund (UNICEF) Health Scheme for mobile payment accessibility to beneficiaries. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 14:18 · Terzel Rasmus
Cell C extends data promotion
South African network operator Cell C has extended its data promotion after a positive response to its per MB rates. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 14:06 · Nick Sato
Training for BPO/ITES workforce to roll out at University of Nairobi
Players in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology enabled services (ITES) industries in Kenya are set to benefit after the government announced plans to offer training at the University of Nairobi (UoN) by the end of the year. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 13:55 · Nick Sato
Kenyan Ministry of ICT and CCK to hold forum on ICT policy development
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has established a Working Group to align the ICT sector policy and legislation with the constitution. → Read more
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