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Thu, January 17th, 13:08 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian network providers commend government over security of telecoms infrastructures

The Nigerian government has been praised by the country’s telecommunications network providers providers for its quick responses in the protection of facilities belonging to operators across the country. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 09:24 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat Nigeria hits 15 million subscribers base, focuses on expansion and service upgrade

Etisalat Nigeria, a major network operator, has announced an increase in subscribers to 15 million, equating to 15 percent of the country’s telecoms market. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 09:10 · Robin Okuthe

Orange bets on Orange Horizons to expand global footprint

Global leader in mass-market telecoms services Orange has unveiled a subsidiary dubbed “Orange Horizons” to seek out business opportunities in countries in which it is yet to establish a presence. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 14:33 · Gabriella Mulligan

Ethiopian telecoms sector amongst most corrupt in country

The telecommunications sector in Ethiopia is one of the most prone to corruption, according to a much-anticipated World Bank report which shines light on the role of state-run operator Ethio-Telecom. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 09:54 · Paul Adepoju

NITEL Warehouse Manager among 17 arrested for cable theft in Nigeria

Police officers in Lagos have arrested 17 suspects, including Warehouse Manager at Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), for allegedly stealing cables valued at 50 million naira (US$318,000) belonging to the country’s former telecommunications company. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 07:34 · Richard Cutcher

OPINION: South Africa’s communications regulator given little room to work and fails to impress

As Communications Minister Dina Pule announced she was appealing the court’s decision to hand control of the set-top-boxes essential to digital migration to SABC, e.tv and free-to-air broadcasters, a familiar response emerged from the industry’s regulator - silence. → Read more
Tue, January 15th, 10:33 · Paul Adepoju

Abuja’s Development Control Dept demolishes telecom masts

The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Department of Development Control in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has initiated the removal of communication masts belonging to various telecommunications companies because they were put up “illegally”. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 10:48 · Tom Jackson

Security concerns over Nokia Xpress browser

The Nokia Xpress browser, one of the more popular applications on Nokia’s Asha range, is facing security concerns over the encryption of sensitive data. → Read more
Mon, January 14th, 09:35 · Brandon Gregory

CCK: More than 2.4 million Kenyan SIM cards deactivated

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) reports more than 2.4 million unregistered SIM cards have been deactivated by the country’s four mobile service providers as it continues its push to keep track of mobile users. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 15:33 · Richard Cutcher

Telecommunication stakeholders given more time to consult on ICASA Amendment Bill

Stakeholders and interested parties have been given until the end of January to submit their views on the controversial Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Amendment Bill after an extension by Minister Dina Pule. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 10:34 · Paul Adepoju

OPINION: The Nigerian Communications Commission is a history of failure

Created in 1992 by the then military government, the Nigerian Communications Commission became the watchdog of Africa’s largest nation’s multi-billion dollar communications sector. But after two decades of existence, the consensus opinion is that the NCC is yet to fully fulfill its mission and responsibilities. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 09:16 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian Government, not regulator, behind blanket ban on operators’ promos and lotteries

Omobola Johnson, Nigerian Minister of Communications Technology, has revealed it was the government’s decision to impose the controversial promotions and lotteries ban which has caused outrage among the country’s networks. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 08:37 · Paul Adepoju

Comium Gambia opens customer centre in Bakoteh, more to come

Comium Gambia, a telecommunications provider, has launched a new customer care centre at Tippa Garage, in Bakoteh, to serve the needs of its subscribers. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 07:27 · Paul Adepoju

Globacom Nigeria upgrades from TDM to GMPLS to improve corporate services delivery

Nigerian national network provider, Globacom, has completed the upgrade of its data infrastructure which they hope will provide easier, faster and more flexible data services. → Read more
Fri, January 11th, 06:40 · Brandon Gregory

Zimbabwe: Bulawayo city council slams Telecel

Zimbabwe’s second largest mobile network provider Telecel has come under fire from the Bulawayo city council for building base stations without their approval. → Read more
Thu, January 10th, 15:33 · HumanIPO

Rooftops targeted for Ethiopia antenna upgrades

Buildings in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa could be forced to open their rooftops for antennae installation as part of telecommunication improvements. → Read more
Thu, January 10th, 09:25 · Paul Adepoju

MainOne to build 600 racks data centre for Nigerian operators

In line with its desire to be Nigeria’s leading submarine cable company, MainOne has revealed its commitment to transforming the country’s data centre management sector with the completion of its 600 racks data centre. → Read more
Thu, January 10th, 09:07 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom SA re-introduces Power Hour, doubles price

Vodacom South Africa has re-introduced its popular prepaid customer promotion, Power Hour, which gives users one hour of talk time for only R10 from January 10 to February 28. → Read more
Thu, January 10th, 08:14 · Elly Okutoyi

Only 25% of Tanzanians can receive TV signals after analogue TV switch-off

A mere 25 percent of TV-owners in Tanzania’s capital Dar es Salaam can access digital TV broadcasting signals after the country became the first in East Africa to switch off analogue TV signals. → Read more
Wed, January 9th, 18:17 · Paul Adepoju

Service quality not acceptable, Nigerian mobile users tell networks

Mobile users in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja have expressed their dissatisfaction with the poor quality of services being offered by the country’s network service providers. → Read more