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MTN strengthens leadership structures
MTN today announced the appointment of Zunaid Bulbulia as Group Chief Operating Executive, with the incumbent, Ahmad Farroukh replacing Bulbulia as CEO of MTN South Africa. Both appointments are effective immediately. “In order to respond adequately to challenges and opportunities…
MultiChoice & Eutelsat to expand DStv
Eutelsat Communications and MultiChoice Africa have signed an agreement that is expected to ensure the continuous expansion of the DStv platform. The deal is expected to have a duration of 15 years. The multi-transponder contract further anchors Eutelsat’s neighbourhood of…
Facebook launches new App in Zambia
Facebook has launched a new mobile app that allows users in Zambia to gain free access to a handful of online services on their mobile devices. The app is intended to boost Internet usage in underdeveloped countries. According to the…
Flytxt rolls out NEON
Flytxt has announced that it has gone live within 3 MTN markets in Africa. Flytxt has signed a group-level partnership with MTN to deploy its real-time on-trigger decisioning and customer engagement solution across its group operations in EMEA region. With…
Bharti Airtel achieves 300 million customer milestone
Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has announced that it has crossed the 300 million customer mark across its operations. The milestone includes customers across mobile, fixed line and DSL, and…
Video Interview: Isaac Mophatlane – CEO, Business Connexion
In 1996, Isaac co-founded the former Business Connection, a computer reseller focused on Government and parastatals with his twin brother, Benjamin, which subsequently merged with Seattle Solutions in 2001. In 2004, the company merged with Comparex Africa and he was…
Online fashion portal Madichaba now live
Consumers are faced with numerous online shopping destinations that sell a wide range of products including: electronic gadgets, books, entertainment, clothing, shoes and accessories. According to online retailer, Madichaba, studies show that South Africans are not averse to eCommerce and…
Geospatial data – retailers’ little-known competitive advantage
There’s an old axiom that suggests you should always be aware of your surroundings. It’s good advice that can be applied to every aspect of your life – including your business. Let’s say you have the opportunity to open up…
Get help with Rising DDoS threats
The number of cyber threats are growing, but most enterprises still feel unprepared to deal with them. The answer lies in expert assistance and formalised plans, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, Managing Director of Arbor Networks distributor Networks Unlimited, says…
Nigeria embracing e-commerce
The Terragon Group Research Report released for the second quarter of 2014, has revealed growth in the state of digital media and users’ online behaviour in Nigeria over the past twelve months. The report, which was compiled after a recent…
IT News Africa: top stories of the week
The week has come to an end; however, it almost the end of the month. Yip, that’s right in a few days we will be heading into the month of August 2014. This week in tech, we saw Telkom suspending…
Cell C to ask bondholders for debt extension
South African mobile operator Cell C said that it would extend the maturity date of Euro 160 million of senior debt. As a part of the transaction, Cell C has offered to buy back debt from any bond holder who…
Etisalat Egypt selects Ericsson to boost CE in Egypt
Etisalat Egypt has chosen to continue their partnership with Ericsson by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Ericsson’s headquarters in Sweden. The renewed collaboration is intended to strengthen the existing partnership in mobile broadband and customer experience. As part…
Vodafone Egypt investing $1.3bn on network upgrade
Vodafone Egypt is expected to invest a figure of LE9.5 billion ($1.3 billion) in order to improve its network. According to the recently appointed Chief Executive, Ahmed Essam: “The investment shall be financed from an existing fund of Vodafone Egypt,…
Ghana: Tigo & Kaymu partner for simple online transaction
Tigo Ghana and Kaymu have entered into a partnership in order to use Tigo Cash as a mode of payment for all online transactions at Kaymu.com.gh. Under the agreement, both Tigo and non-Tigo customers can buy or sell their products…
Bata to sell on Jumia Kenya
Bata, a Kenyan footwear manufacturer and retailer, has made the move to sell its products online on Jumia’s Kenya marketplace. The company has chosen to list on the marketplace due to its popularity in order to increase sales and revenue.…
