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Alvarion gets Burkina Faso WiMAX contract
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Posts and Information Communication Technology has chosen Alvarion Ltd. as service provider for the country’s first 802.16e WiMAX implementation, according to a company press release.
Ericsson / UN bring digital health benefits to Africa
The United Nations Office for Partnerships, in conjunction with Ericsson, has launched a new project to enable the use of mobile-health applications and services in rural Africa.
Ghana invests in ICT infrastructure
In an attempt to connect Ghana’s ICT infrastructure to its neighboring countries, the country’s government plans to make a major investment into its National Communication Backbone.
ITU indicators meeting held in Egypt
An International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Indicators Meeting, held in Egypt, ended with officials expressing concern over low rates of penetration for ICT technologies and internet use on the African continent.
Samsung introduces new Notebook range
Samsung has released its latest model notebook computers into the South African market, with features the manufacturer hopes will offer consumers an alternative to the very popular Apple brand.
Zain raises sms money for charity
Zain recently handed over more than US$85,000 to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, an organization focused on various charity initiatives, mainly focused on the plight of children and those living with HIV / AIDS.
Gates foundation funds projects in Ghana, Uganda
The Grameen Foundation, an organization dedicated to poverty alleviation through microfinance, technological and financial services, has announced new technology initiatives to improve the delivery of healthcare and information services in Ghana and Uganda.
Report says mobile games market tops US$5 billion
A new report from Juniper Research reports that the demand for mobile games globally has risen by 20% to an estimated US$5.4 billion annually, spurred by high demand for mobile games in Africa, the Middle East and other developing regions.
Nokia still No.1 in market share
The world’s largest manufacturer of mobile handsets, Nokia, reportedly shipped more than 460 million mobile devices during the 2008 calendar year. The figures once again cement Nokia’s position as holder of the biggest share of the global mobile handset market,…
Uganda gets mobile banking courtesy of MTN
MTN Uganda yesterday launched its much anticipated mobile banking application – called MTN Mobile Money. Users registering for the product will be able to send and receive funds using their mobile handsets. The launch follows rigorous testing of the application…
Gabon calls for foreign investment in ICT
Gabon with an estimated population of only 2 million, has appealed to for foreign investment in the country’s under-developed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
Nigeria plans to amend Communications Act
In an effort to enhance the ability of stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria, the country’s Senate has decided to amend its Communications Act.
MTN recruits Michael Essien for 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign
Michael Essien has signed on as the MTN 2010 Associate to represent the mobile operator’s brand around the world, as the countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa continues up to the kick-off on 11 June of next…
Hoax e-mailers target MTN
MTN has once again become the victim to hoax e-mailers, falsely claiming that the mobile operator is giving away free handsets to customers. MTN distanced itself from the hoax e-mail campaign, warning its customers to be wary of the false…
Vodacom makes changes to board ahead JSE listing
South African mobile operator Vodacom will become a publicly traded entity with its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 5 May 2009. The listing forms part of a range of structured ownership deals, including the sale by Telkom…
Focus on hot mobile market as Kenya hosts East Africa Com
Kenya’s telecommunications industry has seen many changes over the last few years. As mobile telephony grows in popularity in the country and the greater East Africa region, both mobile and fixed line operators are trying to position themselves to take…
