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Approximately 400 delegates from 33 countries are meeting in Windhoek, Namibia, to discuss ICT’s role in advancing socio-economic development in Africa. New Era reports details of the conference. http://www.newera.com.na/page.php?id=6967 read more »
Safaricom's popular M-Pesa money transfer was recognized at a London business event for its success in reducing poverty, Daily Nation reports. The service is used by thousands of Kenyans each day. read more »
With OPIC’s $50 million investment in the African Telecoms, Media and Technology Fund, Balancing Act features an interview with fund CEO Richard Essex, who discusses his plans for future development. read more »
With the future looking bleak for Nitel, the Nigerian Ministry of Information and Communications has appealed to the presidency to save the home-grown telecom company. The Vanguard has the full story. read more »
Balancing Act runs an insightful analysis on the popularity of video booths in Africa, remarking that a distribution and exhibition market exists but has not yet been fully realized. http://www.afridigital.net/#topstory read more »
Despite a Nigerian penchant for foreign goods, a new trend toward promoting local content has emerged, particularly in the telecom sector. An opinion piece in This Day heralds the positive outcome. http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=110189 read more »
The poor quality of telecom service in Nigeria has led the speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole, to call for a downward review of GSM tariffs. Leadership has the speaker’s comments. read more »
Are you actively engaged in the Namibia IT scene? Do you enjoy writing and engaging in dialogue on topics important to IT professionals locally? read more »
