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Egypt to enhance broadband in northern Africa
Telecom Egypt, which early this week announced that it had assumed total control of its subsidiary TE Data, said the move would enhance the growth of the broadband industry in the North African country.
Overview: Will the future look bright for telecoms in Nigeria?
That no modern economy can be sustained without growth in Information Communications Technology (ICT) is widely acknowledged. The ICT penetration in Nigeria in 1999 when the transition to democratic rule occurred was very low,
Intel unveils next generation chipsets and processors
Intel launched today its all new 2010 Intel Core family of processors at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, taking personal computing to higher levels with its smart technology chipsets and processors.
Digital broadcasting forum sees opportunities in 2010 World Cup
Organizers of this year’s Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum have urged stakeholders to take advantage of the FIFA 2010 World Cup that is scheduled for South Africa in June.
SIM card registration in Nigeria triggers hot debates
Mixed reactions have trailed the Nigerian government’s new measure to stem the menace of phone related crimes in the country. The plan seems not to go down well with some telecom operators,
Local partnership strengthens South Africa’s ICT offerings
Local developer of risk mitigation and workforce optimization solutions, Spescom DataVoice, signed a strategic partnership agreement with GijimaAst, a South African Information Communication Technology (ICT) company.
Top 10 ICT stories that shaped 2009
What were the highlights of the past year in the African ICT industry? Read on as we have selected the most important events that defined the industry, from the impact of digital media on the South African elections to appointments,…
MTN supports 2010 Africa Open golf tournament
Besides being Africa’s first global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, MTN continues to bring its involvement in sporting competitions. The 2010 Africa Open golf tournament, scheduled to take place at the East London Golf Club from 7 to…
ITNewsAfrica.com launches Press Office for Interactive Intelligence
ITNewsAfrica.com has officially launched a press office for Interactive Intelligence, a global provider of unified business communications solutions for contact centre automation, enterprise IP telephony, and enterprise messaging. The press office is available at here.
ICANN ready in March 2010
Preparations for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Meeting, scheduled for Kenya in March, are underway. The international event, which is poised to attract major players in the cyber sector, is scheduled for the capital, Nairobi, from…
Vodacom raises awareness on green initiatives
South Africa’s biggest cellular network, Vodacom has earned praise for its environmental initiative that ends on Friday. The company has embarked since December on the Vodacom Beach Clean Up campaign, which raises awareness about the effects of litter on the…
Nigeria opens up on abuses within ICT sector
Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has commenced a pro-consumer initiative aimed at tackling abuses in the Information Technology Sector (ICT) bearing in mind the increased dependence on the sector by the general populace.
New requirements added for broadcasting services licensees in SA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has pledged its commitment to ensuring that commissioning of independently produced local films is non-partisan.
Nigerian demand for computer products, slowed down by market instability
Pricing, quality of products and unhealthy competition are among others reasons of Nigeria’s computer market instability, despite a steady demand for computer products across the globe, says the Lagos newspaper the Independent.
NATCOMS accuses NCC of interconnect rate rip-off
Nigeria’s National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) believes the recent interconnect rates method as agreed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is a rip-off strategy against telecoms subscribers in the country, writes the Lagos publication the Independent.
Submissions on Broadcasting Bill postponed
The Department of Communications has issued a notice saying it has pushed forward to next week the closing date for submissions regarding the Public Service Broadcasting Bill,
