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Kenyan commuters buy bus tickets online
Sakura Sanmic Investments Company has introduced eManamba, an online bus ticketing system for Kenya public transport commuters. Passengers will be able to schedule enquiries, reserve seats and purchase tickets using their mobile payment provider. After authentication of the payment, the…
Uganda Telecom, MTN agree on payment terms
Telecom service provider, Uganda Telecom Limited, has clarified their position on a dispute with MTN Uganda during a media briefing held this week. Uganda Communications Commission, the country’s telecoms regulator ruled that Uganda Telecom should pay Shs 5 billion (about…
Huawei publishes corporate social report
Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider has released its 2010 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. The report provides an overview of Huawei’s commitments and practices with regard to its corporate social responsibilities including implementing fair operations, practicing ongoing environmental protection,…
DSTV Nigeria hosts digital forum
DSTV Nigeria, one of Africa’s pay TV content providers held a digital TV forum in Agege, Lagos in a bid to engage its subscribers on new ways of improving the service. Segun Fayose, head of corporate communications at MultiChoice Nigeria…
Innovation Dinner Advisory Board announced
The IT News Africa (www.itnewsafrica.com) Innovation Dinners have achieved such resounding success that the Owner and Publisher, Abby Wakama, has convened an Advisory Board to ensure continued growth of the bi-monthly event. At the first meeting of the Advisory Board,…
Another gaming studio hacked
In what has become rather common-place, another gaming publisher has been the victim of hackers. This comes after PlayStation’s PSN was left immobile for almost two months, and Codemasters confirmed that they were also hacked last week. The latest victim…
ISPA urges SA Gov to examine RICA
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) is urging the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ) to take a fresh look at the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provisions of Communication-related Information Act (RICA). The DOJ…
Telkom cuts off Multi-Links Funding
SOUTH Africa and Africa’s largest fixed line operator, Telkom SA Limited has stopped all funding to Nigeria’s Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd. This was revealed during the group’s annual results for the year ended 31 March 2011 at a media briefing at…
(Exclusive) MTN Group CEO: Multi country acquisitions unlikely
MTN Group CEO Sifiso Dabengwa intends to maintain his company’s market dominance by focusing on service quality and growing the company’s 21 operations. “We’re past the stage of major transformational deals, it’s not likely that we will look at a…
East African PC market expands
The PC market in East Africa strongly expanded in the first quarter of 2011, even as the global PC market contracted and the pan African market almost stagnated. This is according to the research company, International Data Corporation (IDC) report.…
Ericsson launches networked society vision
ERICSSON has launched its vision of a networked society in South Africa, an initiative that comprises of 50 billion global connections. These connections include mobile handsets, machines and other technology devices. The networked society is part of the company’s campaign…
Internet traffic set to take off
NETWORKING company, Cisco Systems, predicts that the number of network-connected devices will be more than 15 billion; twice the world’s population by 2015. In the fifth annual Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast (2010-2015) released recently, the company also says…
Microsoft to launch Xbox Live cloud service
Microsoft has unveiled plans to launch a cloud service for Xbox Live users, which will remotely store their Xbox Live profiles and game saves. While Microsoft has a huge presence at this year’s E3 conference, the announcement was made in…
HP unveils new converged infrastructure solutions
HP recently announced several industry-first Converged Infrastructure solutions that improve enterprise agility by simplifying deployment and speeding IT delivery. HP Converged Infrastructure solutions is a key element in a client’s Instant On Enterprise journey. The offerings break through IT sprawl…
Nigeria’s Globacom gets sanctioned
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s telecom industry regulator has sanctioned Globacom Limited, the second national carrier, to the tune of N5 million ($35,000) for contravening its direction on ban of sales of fully activated new sim cards as well…
AOC signs distribution deal in Sudan
Art of Colors (AOC), one of the leading monitor brands in the world has expanded its footprint on the African continent with the appointment of ACC (Arabian Computer Centre) as its authorized distributor for Sudan. The move is part of…
