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Zambia issues 13 broadcast transmitter permits

Government intent on 'opening up' the nation's radio and television airwaves.

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Benin tech hub Etri Labs targets West African expansion

Innovation centre aims to expand beyond its borders.

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Tablets help boost Joburg township students’ school marks

Video learning model helps improve maths and English performances for Grade 7 pupils.

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Zambia govt mulls compulsory digital carrier for broadcasters

But fierce opposition to the plan has emerged, with critics saying it could stifle competition.

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South Africa could miss digital TV switch-over deadline

All countries are obliged to meet a June 2015 date set by the ITU.

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Tech helps Kenyan fishermen bolster catches

Satellite station along the East African nation's coast helps to locate and net more fish.

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Kenya shuts down six Royal Media Services transmitters

One of the country's biggest broadcasters faces a crackdown from the CCK.

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Partnership to equip Kenyan students with e-waste skills

UK based university is stepping in to help the tech savvy nation cope with dumped devices.

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Five million pirated CDs burnt in Kenya

Move aimed at arresting surging black market for music and film.

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Botswana electronic ID cards planned for 2016

Move aimed at minimising incidents of forgery and even production delays.

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Kenya switching to online tax collection in June

System to enable taxpayers to upload and file their tax returns using the internet.