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Africa Blockchain-powered network to expand M-Pesa to Nigeria, Ghana
Africa Blockchain-powered network to expand M-Pesa to Nigeria, Ghana
Malawi initiates changes to national ICT policy framework
ICT Ministry looks to facilitate additional operators to increase competition and reduce high communications costs.
Telecel Zim out to recapture lost subscribers
Telco buoyant on the back of a recent US$5m investment from govt.
Millicom in "better position" after African restructuring
CEO explains how company has positioned itself to tackle existing and emerging market dynamics.
Africa edges closer to 1bn mobile subscriptions
Continent's 9 million new mobile subscriptions in Q1 of 2017 bring total to 985 million according to Ericsson's Mobility report.
Microsoft 4Afrika launches AppFactory Academy in Ethiopia
Latest Academy added to list of eight already established in Africa.
Zambia counts the cost of expensive data services
Officials say the price of data services is one of the main reasons for a drop in the number of mobile internet users.
Strong growth of wearables market in Middle East & Africa – IDC
Shipments of wearables up by 30.2% YoY in MEA, according to IDC report.
Huawei to launch new all-flash storage solutions
Company will unveil new technology at Eco-Connect Conference in Johannesburg.
Vodafone Zambia launches JUMP Academy
Internet-enabled app offers unlimited access to educational materials.
UK telco ONEm partners with Tigo Ghana to launch SuperSMS network
London-based telco ONEm Communications introduces ecosystem of SMS-based services.
60 bidders compete for fibre deployment licenses
Nigerian Communications Commission to announce its selection of five service providers in July.
MTN Zambia pushes US$55m into fibre network
Cost of data services remains a challenge for local operators hoping to attract more mobile internet subscribers.
Mauritius, Rwanda and Kenya excel on global cybersecurity ranking
Three countries have shown the biggest commitment to cybersecurity among African countries, according to ITU report.
Is Kenya's cyber security Bill good enough?
ICT experts share their views at the Africa Security Summit held recently in Nairobi.
Nigeria questions WannaCry report
NITDA head claims contrary to how a Fortinet report evaluates Nigeria, there were no major incidents reported within the West African country.
Microsoft partner Nigerian ministry to improve investment climates
Initiative aims to tackle the lack of credible and timely investment-related information.
SA's BrandsEye readies to woo New York investors
Cape-based crowdsourcing opinion mining firm wins 2017 FNB Business Innovation Award.
Strategies imperative to digital transformation in Africa
Issue up for discussion at Frost & Sullivan's 7th Growth, Innovation and Leadership Africa Summit in August.
Tigo Rwanda to offer GoDaddy's cloud platform
Company signs partnership agreement providing access to digital business development tools.
Countdown to .africa domain landrush
Trademark owners have until midnight on 2 June to secure their domains.
East Africa Data Centre secures Uptime Institute Certification
Industry recognition advances Kenya's state of readiness to host public cloud services.
SA govt urged to intensify role in digital transformation
Huawei SA exec comments on SA's current ICT situation ahead of Vision 2030 Summit this week.
New dawn breaks for dotAfrica trademark
Continent's domain enters world's top 10 post- sunrise phase, according to ZACR.
Mozambique uses SIGMER to tackle illegal use of spectrum
Communications regulator's spectrum management and monitoring system has now been rolled out in four provinces.
NCC wades into Etisalat Nigeria crisis
Conflicting reports emerge as Etisalat Group issues statement regarding transfer of shares to consortium of banks.
Taxify taking no chances in Nigeria
Mobile app launches insurance offer to drivers and riders to address issues with traditional coverage.
Telkom Kenya re-launches with competitive 4G data plans
New-look company has expanded its network and aims to compete with Safaricom on data packages.
HP Inc. outlines plans to disrupt African markets
Company's focus includes mobility, 3D printing and all-in-one devices to strengthen services on the continent.
Rectron acquires stake in SA ERP specialist
IT distributor says acquisition will give its resellers the opportunity to stand out in the ERP software market.
Jasco broadens offering in East Africa
JSE-listed smart technology supplier intends to provide carrier solutions to extend fast fibre capacities inland.
Mobile is the sweet spot for Africa's content distributors
If content distributors get the formula right, there is greater potential in mobile than in traditional platforms.
Xerox opens first showroom and service centre in Zambia
Xerox Zambia distributor confirms an increasingly competitive digital printing market.
Mugabe faces growing social media activism
Campaign organisers vow to continue protesting as the government drafts legislation to control growing social media activism.
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Deepti Dhinakaran, Senior Research Analyst for the Digital Transformation Practice at Frost & Sullivan, says aggressive service diversification, increasing market consolidation, and organisational restructuring are crucial.
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