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Wed, April 10th, 11:58 · Tom Jackson

iBurst subscribers decry connectivity problems

iBurst subscribers are taking to social media to complain about loss of connectivity, with the company saying they were dealing with high call volumes. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 10:21 · Gabriella Mulligan

eNCA launches online news portal

eNCA today launched an online portal to provide local, regional and international news, in a bid to provide a comprehensive and interactive news offering. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 09:56 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat launches metro fibre network in Nigerian capital

Network operator Etisalat has launched its metro fibre network in the Nigerian capital city of Abuja, as it bids to provide high speed internet services across the country. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:29 · Tom Jackson

WBS can afford ICASA spectrum fees – CEO

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) can afford to pay the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) the ZAR60 million (US$6.7 million) it says it is owed in unpaid spectrum licence fees. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:10 · Richard Cutcher

Superfast broadband trials in Tunisia completed

Alcatel-Lucent and Tunisian network operator Tunisie Telecom have completed the trial of superfast broadband services with data speeds of up to 100Mbps. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:16 · Igor Hobotov

Gemalto to implement Ghana’s border visa management system

Dutch company Gemalto has been contracted by the Ghanaian government to provide a computerised system for the Ghana Immigration Services (GIS), as part of the eGhana project. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:06 · Richard Cutcher

Instawallet service for Bitcoin users still inaccessible

The Bitcoin Instawallet website remains down today after being hacked last week, as it looks to build a more robust platform. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:00 · Igor Hobotov

Liquid Telecom upgrades its internet connection in East Africa

Liquid Telecom have improved their connectivity speeds across the East African region, providing their customers with a more reliable service. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:47 · Brandon Gregory

Sabric warns home computer users against identity theft

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has warned home computer users against a new scam, which deceives people into supplying their personal information. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:33 · Igor Hobotov

Mali to give away its .ml for free

Mali will be the first country to offer its .ml domains for free after ICANN offered the country the customised top level domain (TLD). → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:30 · Richard Cutcher

Legal action against ICASA possible over licence fees

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) could face legal action over its new annual licence fee structure, with an Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) official telling HumanIPO it is “not off the table”. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:25 · Tom Jackson

DoC invites consultation on broadband policy

The South African Department of Communications (DoC) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments on the country’s proposed National Broadband Policy, which is seeking to ensure universal access to broadband. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:14 · Igor Hobotov

Site to recognise African web designs goes online

Design Afrique, a portal showcasing the best web designs across Africa, has been pre-launched in Kenya, giving a voice to website builders and recognising the budding talent in the sector. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:58 · Igor Hobotov

Tea trading portal ready for launch in Kenya

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) is set to unveil its KSh12 million (US$140,000) online trading portal, a new paperless system aimed at reducing turnaround times in processing certifications and other trading documents. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:39 · Tom Jackson

WBS criticises ICASA over returned equipment

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has accused the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) of “malicious damage” after the regulator was ordered by the high court to return equipment seized during raids on WBS facilities. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 13:55 · Gabriella Mulligan

Online system boosts Ghanaian agriculture

The Ghanaian agriculture sector has been given a boost by the launch of an online Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platform, in a bid to improve the sector’s efficiency and Ghana’s competitiveness in regional and international markets. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 12:59 · Igor Hobotov

GreenBridge Computing partners on the Spark a Child’s Digital Future project

GreenBridge Computing is the latest partner in a project that brings World Vision, Microsoft, the British Council and Intel together in launching digital learning in Kenyan schools. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 12:50 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian IT company deploys latest security software

Olayemi Popoola, managing director of Reliance Infosystems, discussed the new security appliance at a technology roadshow held in Lagos. He said Cyberoam UTM has a unique value proposition of identity-based threat management components that are all-encompassing. Popoola said: “The unique feature of Cyberoam is its ability to empower IT security professionals to be able to […] → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 12:34 · Igor Hobotov

Kenyan church turns to technology to collect tithe

Christ is the Answer Ministries (Citam), a renowned church in Kenya, is allowing members to pay their tithes by swiping their credit or debit cards. → Read more
Fri, April 5th, 11:43 · Richard Cutcher

ICASA investigating claims WBS have reconnected equipment

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is investigating allegations Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has reconnected radio communication equipment previously affected by the regulator’s seizure of property on Wednesday. → Read more