M-Pesa, a mobile-phone based money transfer service for Safaricom and vodacom, has now been launched in Mozambique by a leading mobile phone company Vodacom- SA According to the governor of the Bank of Mozambique, Ernesto Gove, the existence of a strong and…

Ethio Telecom the state-owned telecom company in Ethiopia is offering 3G high-speed internet service package with 3G dongle and 3G Wi-Fi router to its post paid and prepaid customers. This high-speed, portable and mobile 3G internet service comes in three packages with…

Microsoft has launched an initiative dubbed 4Afrika in Rwanda to enable its active participation in Africa’s economic development to promote its global competitiveness. The 4Afrika initiative will focus on disseminating affordable smart devices designed for Africa and that seeks to support application…

Plans are underway to connect Peri-urban and rural areas in Zambia to broadband services by telecommunications firm Zamtel,the leading telecom in the country. The company provides a modern Internet service through Zamtel On-line, founded in 1997, including digital subscriber lines (DSL) and…

The communication Commission of Nigeria has announced that the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) programme which had been planned for June last year but failed will now be launched on 26th of March this year. The NCC Director of Public Affairs Tony Ojobo,…

Tecno and Zalego are working together to reward the best entries in the Afmobi developer challenge this Saturday. Zalego Ltd is a technology solutions firm specializing in mobile software development, value addition, consultancy and empowerment through training where as Tecno Telcom Ltd…

Zanzibar Telecom Ltd. (ZANTEL) has launched a promotion dubbed ’MIMINA’ a platform which will allow subscribers to enjoy free calls for some minutes across all networks, internet access and SMS for 24 hours for just 3,499/-.This translates into 200/- a day where…

The Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania has announced plans to expand and upgrade its automated teller machines (ATMs) network in strategic locations, including those in Arusha. While addressing customers in Arusha,Ms Liz Lloyd, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer said, “a number of them…

Orange Telecommunications Company has introduced the first ever 3G+ network in Central African Republic. Patrick Benon,CEO of Orange Central Africa Republic,said, “Orange is now the first operator to operate a 3G + network in Central African Republic, and it reinforces our position…

Samsung Electronics Company Africa today launched a Solar Powered Health Centre model at its 2013 Samsung Africa Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. The move marks a step towards a large-scale medical initiative on the continent. According to Samsung ,the mobile centres…

Mobile operators in zimbabwe will be charged USD180 million as compared to the current charges at US $100 million to $180 million for a new operating licence. Current licences are due for expire in June this year, and therefore the Ministry of…

Plans are underway for the ICT Ministry of Egypt to award a tender for a specialised ICT training programme to students in Egypt. Sixteen training companies have been considered to support 8 specialised training tracks for around 720 students. Atef Helmy, the…

Rovio Entertainment,the Finish game developer and entertainment company behind the Angry Birds mobile games has been positioning itself as an entertainment company on the level of Disney—complete with an animation studio, theme park, book business and plush toys. And on March 16…

In bid to fulfill its undertaking to provide the Cameroonian market with simple and affordable solutions to meet their communication needs, MTN Cameroon has introduced a new tariff plan, MTN N-JOY, specially tailored for young subscribers who intend to build a community…

The Multinational Communication Company MTN has pledged to spend USD1.583 billion in growing its infrastructure in Nigeria this year, promising that more base transmission stations (BTS) will be built to change customer experience on the network. According to Akinwale Goodluck, corporate services…

In a bid to improve government efficiencies Rwandan Government has launched an automated workflow management system to improve government efficiencies. Rwanda’s Minister of Youth and ICT, Jean Philbert Nsengimana, has officially launched a new Document Tracking and Workflow Management System (DTWMS) named…

Nigerian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have rejected a move by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to sell the remaining spectrum in the 2.3 gigahertz (GHz) band, claiming that such a move will further intensify the misery of operators licensed and currently operating…

Cisco seeks to light up Africa with computing connectivity. While speaking at the Cisco Expo 2013 that took place at Sun City, South Africa, Cisco senior VP Howard Charney portrayed a picture of a future where everything is fully connected – people…

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) a State Corporation mandated to implement, operationalise and manage the Kenya Electronic Single Window System is working on a procedure to automate cross-border trade procedures at ports of entry by October 2013. The Electronic Single Window System…

The Government of Zimbabwe is working on legislation that will allow the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority(POTRAZ) to issue converging licenses to telecommunications operators to diversify operations and also force them to share infrastructure under new licenses to be issued mid-year. An…

Davis and Shirtliff, the leading energy equipment supplier inthe East African Region is offering a electricity backup system that provides a completely seamless transition between grid supply, battery backup and generator operation: as a complete protection against endemic power interruptions. Electricity being…

Ian Kahara and Kimiti Wanjaria practitioners in the real estate sector are among the top 30 African entrepreneurs under the age of 30 to be selected for the prestigious Forbes annual listing of the 30 under 30 innovators and entrepreneurs. The duo…

The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) continues with Sim registration after the high court declined to block the process. Justice Eldard Mwangusya while responding on the case said that the application for an injunction by the Human Rights Network for Journalists was not…

The integrated information communication technology company for federal government, Galaxy Backbone has pledged its determination to support Nigerian government in bridging the gap between it and the citizens. Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe made the pledge at the opening…

Ecobank Ghana, a member of the Ecobank Group, on Wednesday launched the banks first fully integrated advertising campaign in Accra. The campaign dubbed: ‘The future is pan-African, is intented to be rolled out across the 33 countries in Africa where Ecobank has…

Students from Kenyan universities today launched election apps ahead of the March 4th elections in a move seen to use technology to promote a free and fair election process and promote governance. The apps developed with aid from Google include Tukumbuke (Swahili…

MobiSure,  a mobile medical insurance targeting the poor offering medical insurance cover where customers buy daily cover through their mobile phones as airtime is set to partner with small private hospitals, clinics and leading hospitals and hospital chains as its agents to…

Premier ticketing company Ticket Ghana has launched an electronic ticket which will be used for major concerts, award ceremonies, film premieres, sports events, launches or shows and conferences in a move that revolutionize Ghana’s ticketing industry. According to Basil Anthony, the CEO…

MTN Uganda,  a leading mobile telecommunications company recently commissioned its fibre network at Katuna Border in Kabale district in a move that will enhance internet speed to 100 mbps thus enabling improved browsing speeds. Mr Mazen Mroue, the country’s subsidiary CEO, noted…