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Online job portal begins operations in Senegal
Everjobs, an online job portal, recently started its operations in Dakar. During a press conference, Co-founder and Managing Director for Africa Eric Lauer introduced the company officially to the public. Everjobs will support Senegal’s plan to establish itself as an…
Airtel CEO calls for the regulation of over-the-top operators
Over-the-top service (OTT) providers must be regulated as they utilise and profit from the infrastructure put in place by mobile network operators, said Christian De Faria, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Africa. The Airtel Africa CEO spoke during the 2015 International…
Kenya: Airtel connects 7 schools to the internet
Airtel Kenya has revealed that it has connected seven schools in the Mombasa and Central regions to the internet. According to Airtel, the aim of the “Internet for Schools” project is to provide internet connectivity to millions of pupils in…
South Africa: Telkom’s turnaround strategy still on track
Telkom South Africa has revealed its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2015, recording a normalised profit after tax of R2.8 billion for the year, excluding severance package costs and the tax benefit of the settlement of the…
Mondato Summit 2015: Top 10 takeaways according to execs
Mondato Summit 2015, which was held between 2nd & 3rd 2015 – at Summer Place in Johannesburg, South Africa – had a packed line-up of great speakers and intriguing panel discussions. C-level executives and thought leaders from right across the mobile…
Brand VS Price: What to consider when buying a Tablet
Mobility and always-on connectivity have become a big part of our everyday lives and as such, tablets are now regarded as essential, not only within the consumer space, but also in the business market. Tablets are small, convenient and connected,…
SAP launches Africa Code Week
SAP Africa has announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Code Week (ACW) with the go-live scheduled for October 2015. The initiative will see an estimated 20 000 children across the continent ranging in age from 8 to 24 years, participating…
Global cellular embedded mobile device sales to rise in 2015
More than 112 million non-smartphone connected devices (mobile PCs, tablets and mobile hot spot devices) will be sold worldwide in 2015, up 5.6 per cent from last year, as demand for ubiquitous internet access for mobile, social and information drives…
Windows 10 to release in July 2015
Microsoft has revealed the release date for its latest Operating System, Windows 10. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 will be available beginning 29 July 2015 in 190 markets globally as a free upgrade to individuals running Windows 7 and Windows…
Uganda: Govt. plans to set up ICT Hub
The Ugandan ICT ministry has announced that it is establishing an innovation fund to assist young people to enter the ICT the sector. Speaking at the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) ACIA awards, ICT Minister John Nasasira said the ministry “has…
Tanzania to offer bill for telecom infrastructure sharing
In an effort to streamline the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, Tanzania announced it is planning to introduce a new law aimed at compelling telecom operators in the country to share infrastructure in an effort to reduce costs, increase quality and connectivity.…
Top 10 most valuable global brands revealed
According to a survey conducted by millwardbrown.com Apple has now been listed as the world’s most powerful brand. According to the report, the device manufacturer reclaimed its title from search engine giant, Google. According to the guardian.com, Apple claimed top position…
Glo Nigeria claims 30 million users
Globacom Nigeria has issued a statement that reveals that it now has over 30 million subscribers across Nigeria on its network. According to the company, it expects the number of users to continue to grow. The company cited an increase…
Tanzania: UhuruOne gives Alepo products a chance
Tanzania Internet Service Provider UhuruOne has announced that Alepo has been chosen to support growth in the ISP’s prepaid wi-fi services in the East African country. The move aims to reduce prices and increase overall connectivity for existing users and create…
Zantel launches mobile TV services
Mobile operator Zantel is hoping that the launch of a new mobile streaming television service will entice new customers as well as offer more options to existing users. The Tanzanian operator revealed that it is launching Zuninga Television in order to “provide…
Citrix Synergy 2015: Citrix reveals vision for IT transformation
Citrix Synergy 2015, which is currently being held in Orlando Florida, has had a strong start this year. Citrix CEO, Mark Templeton, opened the event, where he shared the Citrix vision for IT Transformation. At the event, Templeton also revealed…
