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ITU Telecom World 2014: The one conversation that matters
Radical change is transforming the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, the entire industry ecosystem, and with it, our world. At the same time, ICTs have as never before the power to change lives for the better, connecting the unconnected…
Facebook aiming for free internet in Africa
According to reports social media giant, Facebook, is in advanced talks with Avanti, a UK-based satellite operator regarding a project that will essentially provide free internet services in Africa. The project is part of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet.org initiative,…
The rise of online shopping in Africa
Online transactions make up less than 1% of the overall retail market in South Africa according to Enst & Young. Although this is extremely low when compared with the UK where online shopping constitutes 14% of retail sector purchases, this…
Bebuzee – Potentially Social Media, Takeover Contenders
According to Bebuzee, it is the up and coming sensation of the social media world. They supposedly have enough firepower to sustain and maintain what could potentially be one of the greatest thing the internet has ever seen. Breaking down…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
This week in technology has been especially busy. Not only was AfricaCom 2014 a major highlight of the week, but we also had some hands-on time with Huawei’s latest mobile devices – the Ascend Mate 7 and the Ascend G7.…
Uganda: Alcatel-Lucent & Liquid Telecom to expand networks
Alcatel-Lucent is set to provide Liquid Telecom with various GPON and DWDM technologies for the expansion of its networks in Kenya and Uganda. Alcatel-Lucent is providing upgrades to previously deployed dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) and gigabit passive optical networking…
Nigeria: BPE screening Nitel/Mtel bid proposals
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has begun the process of screening the technical as well as the financial proposals submitted by bidders for the Nigerian Telecommunications (Nitel) and its mobile subsidiary, Mtel. BPE spokesperson, Chigbo Anichebe, told media that…
SACF inks partnership with Raizcorp to fuel ICT in SA
The South African Communications Forum (SACF) has recently formed a partnership with Raizcorp. The partnership is intended to advance business skills development among Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the South African ICT industry. Under this partnership, Raizcorp is offering…
Video Interview: Airtel to improve network & efficiency moving forward – Airtel CEO
IT News Africa had an exclusive interview with Christian De Faria, CEO – Airtel Africa AfricaCom 2014. The Airtel Africa CEO explains in the interview that Airtel is focusing on its customers, expanding in Africa, and improving the overall efficiency of…
Bebuzee: Social Media World Threat?
According to Bebuzee, they call them the Mario and Luigi of the Social Media world… Any guesses why? Bebuzee are the future, the revolution, a threat and everything of our future generation. They will be picking up coins faster than…
MTN Group unveils “United Against Ebola” initiative
MTN Group has invited over 219 million customers across Africa and the Middle East to join hands with the company in a 3-month campaign, starting 1 December, to raise funds for a “United Against Ebola” initiative. In response an appeal…
4G LTE broadband network launched in Rwanda
Rwanda has stepped forward and launched a high-speed (4G LTE) broadband network. The service has gone live after it was launched in Kigali. Speaking at the launch of the service, the Minister for Youth and ICT, Jean Philbert Nsengimana stated…
2014 AfricaCom award winners revealed
AfricaCom is still running strong at the CTICC Convention Centre, which is located in Cape Town – South Africa. The winners of the digital industry’s most anticipated Awards were announced during a prestigious awards ceremony. The 2014 AfricaCom Awards were…
Zimbabwe: Mahindra Comviva debuts connectMoney
Mahindra Comviva announced the debut of its connectMoney Service Manager. The announcement is part of a deal with Zimbabwe operator Econet Wireless. As a part of the deployment of connectMoney Service Manager, Econet Wireless has issued MasterCard debit cards that…
Nigerian consumers demand permission-based mobile marketing
Gemalto has released the results of a new survey conducted by Ifop in South Africa and Nigeria on consumers’ perceptions of mobile marketing. The findings reveal that although 80% of respondents feel annoyed when receiving unsolicited messages, the same proportion…
MTN calls for collaboration between operators & OTT players
A balanced co-operation between mobile network operators and Over the Top (OTT) players is required to develop a win-win ecosystem as operators cannot be in complete control of the internet ecosystem while a broadband pipe that lacks appealing content and…
