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Mon, March 25th, 15:06 · Paul Adepoju

Policy decision delaying launch of Nigeria 112 control emergency number

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its plan to commission emergency call centres across Nigeria, but policy decisions are holding implementation back. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 14:27 · Kamau Mbote

Orange Kenya announces Easter promotion

Orange Kenya has lowered prices for various voice and data devices over the Easter season as a part of the company’s strategy to increase mobile penetration. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 13:02 · Paul Adepoju

NCC releases new interconnect rate for Nigerian telecoms operators

A new interconnect rate has been released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to guide network operators on the termination of calls across operators. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:51 · Paul Adepoju

Experts blame NCC for the dwindling fortunes of CDMA companies in Nigeria

An expert has blamed bad government policies and an unfavorable operating environment as the reasons why Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operating companies are not thriving in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju

NCC postpones MNP launch until April

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced it will not be able to launch Mobile Number Portability (MNP) today (Monday), and is now aiming for April 4. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 09:23 · Brandon Gregory

Tigo Ghana experiences drop in market share

Tigo Ghana, a leading mobile network operator, has reported a drop in its industry market share while rivals experience growth. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 15:34 · Richard Cutcher

SA’s Telkom deny 13,000 job cuts rumours

Telkom have moved to allay fears they are set to cut 13,000 South African jobs, but have not stated how many are in danger. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 12:52 · Gabriella Mulligan

Data bill shock requires consumer education, decision on accountability

The growth in mobile data usage and content consumption requires operators and regulators to respond with consumer education and debate regarding accountability, according to industry experts. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 11:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA silent on white space spectrum

Television white space technology may be the solution to connecting rural South Africa, however, industry players are awaiting guidance from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), says a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) official. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 09:43 · Tom Jackson

African USFs mismanaged – Informa analyst

Universal Service Funds (USFs) in Africa are characterised by lack of initiative and transparency, according to an Informa Telecoms and Media senior research analyst. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 15:17 · Tom Jackson

Submarine cables still relevant, must rethink business model

Submarine cables still have relevance in Africa due to their ability to provide large amounts of bandwidth, says Seacom’s former group strategy and business development executive. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 12:41 · Gabriella Mulligan

South African communications needs at least 25 players, not two

Competition must increase in the South African telecoms sector in order to bring down the price of communications, says John Holdsworth, chief executive officer (CEO) of AppChat. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 07:07 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom defeat ZTE Mzansi in SA Supreme Court

Telkom have swept aside a Supreme Court challenge from ZTE Mzansi and will continue rolling out its fixed-line broadband expansion. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 13:16 · Kamau Mbote

Cable vandals leave State House Arusha without communication

Cable vandals in Arusha, Tanzania, have destroyed telecommunication equipment serving State House, leaving the building and residents in the area without voice and data communication. → Read more
Mon, March 18th, 08:01 · Richard Cutcher

Libyan government halts telecoms tender process – Etisalat

The tender to take control of the Libya’s monopoly telecommunications operator has been delayed according to one of the companies in the running for the contract. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 12:29 · Tom Jackson

New Telkom CEO next month – Pule

Minister of Communications Dina Pule says a new chief executive officer (CEO) of part state-owned South African operator Telkom will be announced in April, as the company’s share price continued to fall. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher

Banning porn on television would be “unconstitutional” – TopTV

TopTV has told the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) it would be “unconstitutional” to prevent it from broadcasting porn. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:09 · Richard Cutcher

Tax evasion case against MTN Uganda executives dropped

Tax evasion charges brought against 13 MTN Uganda executives have been dropped due to lack of evidence. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher

Investment talks surround TopTV

On Digital Media (ODM), the company behind South African adult channel applicant TopTV, has revealed an investment deal is at an “advanced stage”. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:07 · Tom Jackson

Pule sends angry letter to SABC

Communications Minister Dina Pule has written an angry letter to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board over several actions she describes as “unprocedural”. → Read more