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Content posted in May 2017

Safaricom Urges NGOs to Help Meet Development Goals

Ray Le Maistre
5/31/2017

Kenyan operator seeks assistance from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as it aims to tackle poverty and improve prospects.

IoT, Big Data Key to Tech Disruption in East Africa

Connecting Africa News
5/30/2017

With a history of communications technology innovation, East Africa looks set to benefit from new technology trends, notes East Africa Com keynote speaker.

Safaricom Pumps KSh200M Into Telecom Test Lab

Ray Le Maistre
5/26/2017

With support from vendor partners such as Cisco, Huawei and Nokia, Kenyan operator has replicated its network in a lab to enable faster testing and help bring new services to market quicker.

Connecting Africa Takes to Twitter for #AfricaDay Chat

Amy Turner
5/25/2017

To celebrate Africa Day, we took to Twitter for a live chat on the continent's contribution to technology innovation.

Global-IP Cayman Taps Hughes for Satellite Broadband Tech

Ray Le Maistre
5/24/2017

Satellite operator is deploying the Jupiter system from Hughes Network Systems to offer broadband services across sub-Saharan Africa.

Why Microsoft's Cloud Burst Is a Game Changer

Guy Zibi
5/23/2017

The launch of two data centers in South Africa by Microsoft should change the cloud landscape in Africa, writes Xalam Analytics Principal Guy Zibi.

Vodafone Foundation's 'Ambulance Taxi' Helps to Cut Maternal Mortality Rate in Tanzania

Ray Le Maistre
5/22/2017

A service designed to help pregnant women get to hospital for childbirth has had a positive impact, reports Vodafone.

Microsoft Plans Cloud Services Launch in Africa in 2018

Ray Le Maistre
5/19/2017

IT giant will open two major data centers in South Africa to support the launch of Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and Dynamics 365.

Kenya's Digital TV Stations May Have to Unite to Survive

Connecting Africa News
5/19/2017

Consolidation may be on the cards in Kenya's digital TV sector, says East Africa Com speaker.

East Africa Data Centre Secures Uptime Institute Certification

Connecting Africa News
5/18/2017

The new certification puts the facility in a position to host critical and sensitive data in the country just like Amazon or Rackspace.

Telkom Kenya Set for Relaunch

Connecting Africa News
5/18/2017

Telkom Kenya's CEO says the operator is switching from a voice-centric to a data-centric model.

The Making of Africa's Most Strategic Bandwidth Hub

Guy Zibi
5/17/2017

It may be one of the smallest nations on the continent but Djibouti plays a major role in connecting Africa to the rest of the world, writes Xalam Analytics Principal Guy Zibi.

Rwanda Taps Into the Smart City Movement

Connecting Africa News
5/16/2017

Government of Rwanda is working with Nokia and regional development organization SRG to bring smart city capabilities to the African nation.

The Transformational Impact of Digital Communications: East Africa Com Interview With Safaricom’s Muhalia Allan

Amy Turner
5/15/2017

With only a few days to go until East Africa Com 2017 kicks off in Nairobi, Connecting Africa caught up with Safaricom's senior manager of wholesale service.

Vodacom to Buy Safaricom Stake in €2.36B Deal

Ray Le Maistre
5/15/2017

Vodacom is buying a 35% stake in Safaricom from its parent company Vodafone, a move that strengthens Vodafone's grip on the South African operator and which may have an impact on M-Pesa's future.

Fortumo Launches In Algeria, Ghana and Tanzania

Connecting Africa News
5/12/2017

Mobile payments platform specialist is now offering its services in three additional African markets.

The Countdown to East Africa Com 2017: What to Expect on Day 2

Amy Turner
5/10/2017

Having previously looked at the highlights for day 1, we turn our attention to the key agenda items for day 2 of East Africa Com 2017.

African Revamp Has Paid Off, Reports Airtel

Ray Le Maistre
5/10/2017

Full-year financials include improving margins and data services growth.

Liquid Appoints CEO for Kenya

Connecting Africa News
5/9/2017

Adil Youssefi switches from Airtel to take the helm at Liquid Telecom Kenya.

The Countdown to East Africa Com 2017: What to Expect on Day 1

Amy Turner
5/9/2017

The impact of digital transformation in the communications and TV sectors is at the heart of this year's East Africa Com agenda.

African Mobile Capital Expenditure Makes a Fragile Recovery

Guy Zibi
5/8/2017

The year-on-year decline in Africa mobile operator capex has halted but network equipment vendors shouldn't get too excited just yet.

Ranking Reveals Africa's Most Competitive Economies

Connecting Africa News
5/5/2017

Mauritius tops the list of a ranking revealed at the World Economic Forum in Durban.

Siemens Joins African Tech Startup Program

Ray Le Maistre
5/4/2017

German industrial giant is joining the Make IT Alliance to promote startups and technology companies across the African continent.

M-KOPA Hits Customer Milestone

Connecting Africa News
5/3/2017

Pay-as-you-go energy provider for off-grid homes is now helping to power more than 500,000 homes across Africa.

Enterprise Architecture Explained

Connecting Africa News
5/3/2017

'FinTechPreneur' James Muritu, Founder and CEO at Project Dimensions Ltd., explains why companies can benefit from having an Enterprise Architecture strategy.

Orange Disappointed by Africa Biz in Q1

Iain Morris
5/2/2017

The sales performance in what is supposed to be a high-growth market has missed expectations.

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