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Zimbabwe: Avelgood Apps announces 10 millionth download
Avelgood Apps is a mobile apps development firm based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. According to the company, its apps have now been downloaded a cumulative 10 million times. Avelgood published its first app, a flashlight app, on Nokia Ovi Store in…
Top 3 ICT trends to watch out for in 2015
2015 is only a few weeks away and it promises to be yet another exciting and eventful year for the telecoms industry. Here are the three most expected trends that could make an impact in 2015 as predicted by David…
Choose the future of making money online, choose Bebuzee
For years, people have struggled to make money online. Are you tired of countless surveys and no-ending questionnaires? Do you work full time? Do you have responsibilities? Do you want to share revenue with an up and coming social network…
Africa: Orange Business Services appoints Giorgio Heiman as VP
Orange Business Services, the Orange branch dedicated to B2B services, has announced the appointment of Giorgio Heiman as Vice President of Africa, effective this month. Giorgio will share his time between Geneva and Johannesburg and takes over the leadership of…
Google & Unitel to build submarine fibre network
Isabel dos Santos, CEO of Unitel, revealed that the Angolan operator has entered into a partnership with Google to launch a fibre optic submarine cable that will connect Africa to Brazil and Brazil to America, according to Diario Economico. According…
Nigeria: Airtel to sell Nigerian towers to ATC
American Tower Corporation and Airtel have inked an agreement for the sale of over 4,800 of Airtel’s communications towers in Nigeria. According to the agreement, Airtel will be the anchor tenant on the portfolio under a lease with a ten-year…
Namibia: Paratus Telecom purchases Vox Telecom
Vox Telecom has concluded the sale of its Namibian operation to Paratus Telecom. The deal was made for an undisclosed amount and includes all assets and full staff complement. Talks between the two organisations commenced in 2013, with a view…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
Quite a bit has happened in the ICT and technology sector over the past week. Included in this was the announcement of Titus Naikuni being named as Chairman for Airtel Kenya as well as Themba Khumalo being appointed as CEO…
Titus Naikuni named as Chairman for Airtel Kenya
Bharti Airtel has revealed the appointment of Dr. Titus Naikuni as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Airtel Kenya. Dr. Naikuni, holds a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi. He is…
Nigeria: NCC shuts down illegal telecom firm
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shut down telecom provider Owntel Communications. The shutdown is due to the company allegedly offering telecommunications services to customers, without obtaining operational licence. NCC enforcement team, led by Mr. Salisu Abdul, head of Enforcement, visited…
Orange to launch new Wi-Fi service in SA
In partnership with the City of Cape Town, telecommunications service provider Orange is currently planning the imminent launch of its new Orange Wi-Fi service, offering Wi-Fi to those living in part of the areas of Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain, in…
Microsoft set to drive innovation in North Africa
At this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Morocco, Microsoft signed a new strategic alliance with Tunisian startup Saphon Energy, a company that specialises in the research and development of wind energy. The company also introduced the first round of…
MicroStrategy Analytics Platform set to visualise data discovery
The MicroStrategy Analytics Platform combines the productivity of self-service visual data discovery with the security, scalability, and governance features of enterprise business intelligence. Delivered natively through the web, tablets and smartphones, MicroStrategy solves the toughest information challenges from personal data…
MTN cuts Sky contract pricing
MTN South Africa has slashed the pricing on its MTN Sky contracts, giving customers more value for money as they connect with family and friends. The promotion is available to all new customers as well as those upgrading or migrating…
Microsoft launches new Lumia devices in Kenya
Microsoft has revealed the availability of the Lumia 830 and Lumia 730 Dual SIM devices. According to Microsoft, both devices will run on its Windows Phone 8.1 OS. The Lumia 830 is one of the company’s flagship devices. According to…
Nigeria: Tecno Mobile to launch $30 smartphone in 2015
Tecno mobile is set to launch a low-cost mobile device during the course of 2015. According to the mobile device manufacturer, the device is expected to retail for $30 USD. While no date has been given for the launch of…
