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Mon, February 25th, 09:47 · Kamau Mbote

CCK and COFEK clash over board representation

Kenya’s consumer advocacy group the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has said it will not relent on a case it has filed challenging the constitution of members on the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) board. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 07:49 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian telecoms companies to pay 2.5% of income as operating levy

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed network providers to remit 2.5 percent of their income as an annual operating levy (AOL) to assist with effective administration. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 15:29 · Nanine Steenkamp

NCC opens MNP law to public opinion

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened the Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP) law discussion to the public to improve the country’s telecommunication services. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd, 07:53 · Vincent Matinde

Cancellation of police communication tender challenged by ZTE

Chinese telecommunications company ZTE has challenged the decision by the Kenyan government to cancel communication tenders for the Kenya Police. → Read more
Thu, February 21st, 15:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

Blue Label Telecoms announces Bieber-based starter pack

South Africa’s Blue Label Telecoms has launched a Justin Bieber branded starter pack in a bid to capitalise on excitement over the singer’s impending concert tour. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 17:32 · Richard Cutcher

Telecel offer Zimbabwe’s first unlimited local calls plus text and data packages

Telecel, a major mobile operator in Zimbabwe, is offering a new fixed payment contract which aims to give consumers more control and flexibility over their expenditure. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 14:07 · Richard Cutcher

Middle East-based Etisalat suffers Asian knock to profits

Etisalat, a network operator with a rapidly growing market share in Nigeria, has had to reduce the value of its bussinesses in Pakistan and Sudan. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 11:05 · Richard Cutcher

Africa and Middle East is France Telecom-Orange’s fastest growing market

France Telecom-Orange increased its users in Africa and the Middle East by 9.4 percent in 2012, making it the operator’s fastest growing market. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 10:26 · Richard Cutcher

SA ISPA calls on Telkom to reduce its broadband fees

Telkom has been implored to reduce charges on Internet service providers using its fixed-line broadband network to keep the market competitive. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 15:53 · Brandon Gregory

Telecom Namibia and NewTelco South Africa team up

Telecom Namibia and NewTelco South Africa, represented by Jasco Colocation Solutions, have partnered to improve Johannesburg and Cape Town connection with the West Africa Cable System (WACS). → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 15:03 · Brandon Gregory

Wireless G and Vodacom row rumbles on

The case between WirelessG, the Wi-Fi hotspot specialist, and Vodacom, South Africa’s leading mobile operator, is escalating as an agreement between the two cannot be reached. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:06 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN furthers Mahala offering with pre-paid starter pack

South Africa’s MTN has launched a new pre-paid starter pack offering lower call prices and special offers, building on the success of its previous Mahala offerings to further enter the country’s mobile price war. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju

Revealed: Huawei Technologies wanted to invest US$627 million in NITEL

China's telecoms giant Huawei planned to invest US$627 million in the now defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) following NITEL’s acquisition by Transcorp. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 16:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

SOS campaign group condemns Zuma for State of Nation speech

The SOS: Support Public Broadcasting campaign group has condemned President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address for its failure to consider the expensive digital migration billed to take place this year. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 14:02 · Tom Jackson

Cell C subscribers resort to social media with complaints

Cell C subscribers have taken to social media to complain about network performance and customer support, with many reporting lack of data services even when they have signal. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 13:47 · Elly Okutoyi

Safaricom launches ‘Internet Sambaza’ service

Kenya’s leading integrated telecommunications services provider Safaricom has launched a service that enables its subscribers to share data across devices, eliminating barriers to accessing data bundles. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 13:29 · Brandon Gregory

TCRA sets interconnection price cut for March

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is set to go ahead with a cut in interconnection rates and have outlined the rates for the next four years. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:09 · Richard Cutcher

East Africa and Commonwealth telecoms players join forces

The East African Communications Organisation (EACO) and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation have formed a strategic alliance in a bid to “deepen” engagement. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 14:40 · Brandon Gregory

Kenyan Buni TV teams up with Senegal’s Africafilms.tv

Buni TV, Kenya’s video on demand (VOD) service, and AfricaFilms.tv from Senegal have teamed up to bring diverse video content to their audiences. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 20:19 · Richard Cutcher

Vodacom calls on SA schools to apply for free computers and Internet connection

An official at South African operator Vodacom believes “connectivity has the potential to transform education”, with the company encouraging schools to apply to their initiative. → Read more