Tata set to expand presence in Africa
India's Tata Communications is set to expand in Africa with plans to invest in more companies following the arrival of new submarine cable systems in the region.
View ArticleCorruption charges spur Nigeria to probe sale of Nitel
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a panel to probe the sale of Nitel and its M-tel arm following complaints that the bidding process was manipulated and bribes were offered.
View ArticleUganda reverses PC recycling policy as Kenya imposes ban
While Uganda is planning to reverse its ban on imports of used computers, Kenya is joining Zambia in prohibiting what authorities allege are old PCs being dumped on their markets by developed countries.
View ArticleNigeria asks Germany for info on Siemens bribery case
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is asking German authorities for a copy of the sentence a Munich court handed in the case of two former Siemens managers found guilty of...
View ArticleNigeria moves to query Siemens on bribery allegations
Siemens may not be able to bid for telecom projects in Africa any time soon, following a move by Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to invite senior officials of the company in...
View ArticleCorruption charges halt two South Africa tech contracts
South Africa, Africa's second largest telecommunications market, has become the latest country on the continent to deal with corruption charges regarding technology contracts, moving to cancel deals...
View ArticleNTT set to expand in Africa with acquisition
The acquisition of Dimension Data by Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. marks the first time a Japanese mobile operator has managed to get a slice of the growing African telecom and IT market.
View ArticleHandset makers compete for data-enabled African market
As mobile service providers compete for the data market in Africa, manufacturers are scrambling for deals to supply data-enabled handsets, a move that will likely reduce the cost of mobile devices in...
View ArticleNTT takes foothold in Africa with Dimension Data
Japanese mobile operator NTT is finally moving to invest in Africa's lucrative telecom market, completing the buyout of South Africa's Dimension Data.
View ArticleWebsite attacks raise questions about African data security
An increase in hacking by online fraudsters targeting African governments and corporations is raising questions about the safety of the region's Internet infrastructure.
View ArticleNigeria becomes first African country to ban mobile promotions, lotteries
Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to ban telecom operators from engaging in the type of promotions and lotteries that are being blamed for a deterioration in the quality of mobile services.
View ArticleZambia starts the hunt for international operator to invest in Zamtel
Three years after Zambia repossessed incumbent operator Zamtel from Libya’s LapGreen Networks, the Zambian government has started hunting for an international operator to invest in the company.
View ArticleFiber-optic cable to link Kenya to war-torn South Sudan
The World Bank has agreed to fund the construction of a $43 million fiber-optic cable project that will connect Kenya with South Sudan, Africa’s newest nation.
View ArticleTelecom deals with Chinese companies in Africa under spotlight once again
A $273 million contract for Zambia’s digital television migration project is reigniting the controversy over how big-ticket projects are awarded in Africa.
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