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NCC fines telecos for violating regulation
The Nigerian Communications Commission has fined four major network operators in the country a total of $205 394,40 for various infractions. The NCC had in 2018 highlighted some non-compliance by the network providers ‘such as the routing of a minimum…
MTN selects Oracle Cloud Applications to drive digital transformation
Mobile telecommunications company, MTN has chosen Oracle Cloud Applications to drive digital transformations across all its core business operations. The implementation will help MTN drive efficiency, scale operations and integration across its local and regional operations. “MTN and Oracle partnered…
Fuel and Acid sensors added to Netshield IoT range
Netshield South Africa is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a new range of fuel and acid spillage rope sensors to its expanding range of IoT monitoring devices. The sensors enable users to better monitor anomalous activity around sensitive…
Types of strategies for SEO marketing
An SEO strategy is one of the best tactics one can add on to make their marketing more effective. And to make it even more impactful, it is entirely necessary that you will work on improving the overall quality of…
5 Tech Predictions for 2019 and beyond
The tech market is already home to a range of smart hardware and software, but smart devices are set to become even more widespread in our day-to-day lives. 2018 was a year of exciting advancements and 2019 promises to be an even…
2019 Predictions for cryptocurrency
As we enter 2019, it is an opportune time to reflect on the year that was and strategize for the way forward. The crypto economy celebrated its 10th birthday in 2018, reaching a total market capitalization of approximately $138.6 billion…
Facebook Flex to launch in Lesotho
Facebook Flex, created in a partnership between Vodacom Lesotho and Facebook, is a connectivity service that will allow people to get news and stay up to date with the latest headlines completely free of charge. Customers will essentially be able to switch between…
Ecobank Nigeria launches Ecobank Pay Zone in Lagos
Ecobank Nigeria, has launched EcobankPay zone at Alaba International Market, Lagos. Ecobank is committed to innovating more payment and financial solutions to serve traders across the country. Patrick Akinwuntan, managing director, Ecobank Nigeria said that the bank has designated Alaba…
Fears of an internet shutdown on the rise in Nigeria
With less than a week until the Nigerian election, there are mounting fears that access to the internet and social media services could soon be restricted. The run-up to the vote, which will be held on February 16th, has been…
Blockchain, AR and VR highlighted as emerging ICT trends
2018 saw spectrum release discussions for a faster LTE network, increasing communication reach in rural areas and enterprises across industries embracing innovative technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, 2019 will be the year…
South African tech startup raises $12 mln in funding
South African tech startup RapidDeploy, whose cloud-based software enables public safety officials to reduce emergency response times and improve situational awareness, has raised $12 million (163m ZAR) in Series A financing. GreatPoint Ventures and Samsung NEXT provided the Round A…
Take the power of power management back into your hands
No matter whether they are made up of one or of a host of racks with multiple blades, the datacentre houses your most critical assets, but it is also the most susceptible to power spikes, dips and surges. Simply protecting…
Orange Business Services Sponsors IoT Forum Africa 2019
Orange Business Services has come on-board as a Track sponsor of the third annual IoT Forum Africa 2019, which is set to take place on 26 & 27 March 2019 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa. The…
NCA Ghana meets Togolese regulator to discuss spectrum
The National Communications Authority (NCA) is holding a bilateral frequency coordination meeting with Togo, to collaborate and resolve issues related to the use of Radio Spectrum along the Ghana-Togo Border. The meeting has participation from the Togolese regulator, and Service…
Visa launches fintech fast-track program in Africa
Visa has just announced it is expanding its fast-track program to support fintechs in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region as part of its efforts in developing the next generation of digital payment solutions. Already…
Artificial Intelligence: A CIO’s guide to AI’s promises and risks
Machine learning and AI are becoming necessary in today’s complicated IT environment, causing CIOs to figure out how to use them so IT pros and business both benefit. A chatbot that answers consumers’ questions and directs them to the appropriate place or…
