South African billionaire and founder of Ubuntu Linux operating system, Mark Shuttleworth, has revealed plans to release Ubuntu operating system for smartphones by 2014
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Kenyan mobile service providers allow more time for registering SIM cards
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iROKO Partners has announced that it will be expanding its operations to Johannesburg, South Africa, this year
Tanzanian government reveals plans to reduce VAT on mobile phones
The Tanzanian government has revealed plans to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on mobile handsets to improve the country’s communications sector
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Nokia Siemens Networks is bringing together its business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as one regional organisation that covers the whole region
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James Saruchera, co-founder of Afrik. (Image source: Afrik)
Zineb Kamri from Casablanca, Morocco. (Image source: Vertiv)
Siemon debuts DAC and active copper cables for 800G data centres, enhancing flexibility, speed, and cable management. (Image source: Siemon)
EIB Global provides US$100mn to AXIAN Telecom for 4G and 5G broadband expansion in Madagascar and Tanzania. (Image source: Axian Telecom)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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PalmPay partners with Verve to launch its debit card in Nigeria, enhancing financial access for millions of users. (Image source: Palmpay)
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Vox joins Q-KON as a OneWeb Partner, enhancing LEO satellite connectivity options for enterprise customers in Southern Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)