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Company maps reports of violence in Kenya
A Kenyan company has embarked on effective use of information technology (IT) to expose acts of political violence, murder and torture, an official has revealed.
Charlotte Mokoena appointed as CEO of Telkom Management Services
Current Telkom Chief of Human Resources, Charlotte Mokoena, will assume a fresh challenge within the Telkom Group as from 1 November 2009 – that of Chief Executive Officer of Telkom Management Services (TMS).
Nigeria’s Telecom sector attracts $18 bn investment
Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe has confirmed that telecoms investment in Nigeria in the last eight years has exceeded USD18 billion.
Orange Uganda selects Alcatel-Lucent to build network
Alcatel-Lucent announced today that it was selected by Orange Uganda Ltd to dramatically reduce the operator’s global network maintenance costs and improve network operating efficiencies. Alcatel-Lucent will build, operate and manage the Orange Uganda mobile network, by providing technical support,…
CTOs urge ITU to lead global standards shake-up
Nineteen CTOs from some of the world’s key ICT players have called upon ITU to provide a lead in an overhaul of the global ICT standardization landscape.
Egypt’s communications minister blocks Orascom acqusition
The Egyptian government has blocked state-owned Telecom Egypt’s efforts to acquire two technology units from Orascom Telecom. Orascom is thought to want to divest the units as part of its strategy to focus on its GSM business.
Vodacom launches phone for the elderly
Vodacom, South Africa’s leading cellular network, is continuing its mission to make communications technology available to all South Africans. The launch of the new low cost, easy-to-use ZTE S302 cellphone has a range of benefits for an array of specific…
Nitel Bid deadline moved to Oct. 26
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises has extended the deadline for potential investors in NITEL Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd. (NITEL), to submit their technical and financial bids, from today the 5th of October to October 26th instead.
New boss for Siemens IT Solutions SA
Marco Lippuner has been appointed Vice President and Managing Director of Siemens IT Solutions and Services South Africa and the Cluster Africa with effect from 1 September 2009.
Sixth telecoms operator launches in Uganda
i-Telecom has launched in Uganda with an initial investment of $30 million to become the first 100% locally owned operator.
Bharti sweetens MTN offer
In an attempt to seal the MTN deal Bharti Airtel is offering to retain the top management of MTN for at least three years, giving the option of an all-cash offer to minority holders of MTN,
Reabetsoe Motsepe appointed as CEO of Telkom Foundation
Reabetsoe Motsepe has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Telkom Foundation with immediate effect.
IS first to market globally with WBS27
Internet Solutions (IS) has become the first service provider globally to offer Cisco WebEx Business Suite 27 (WBS27). The latest version of the WebEx application suite offers improved features and functionality, as well as enhanced cross platform capabilities and support.
Etisalat set to acquire Morroco’s Meditel
Etisalat, the Middle Eastern mobile operator has reportedly unveiled that it has enough funds to pay in order to acquire the Moroccan mobile operator, Meditel. The list of bidders for the deal includes Oger Telecom, a telecom group controlled by…
Phase 3 Telecom expands to Benin, Togo
Leading provider of transmission and IP services Phase 3, has expanded its network to cover the Republic of Benin and Togo. This development came as Phase3 last week, executed an exclusive right of way concession agreement with the Communauté Electrique…
Nigeria largest telecom market in Africa – ITU
The International Telecommunications Union, yesterday in Abuja, declared Nigeria as the largest telecom market in the continent with over a quarter of all subscriptions in the continent, this according to a report in The Guardian.
