MEA leads smartphone shipment growth in 2015
Region bucks the global trend, according to IDC research.
Gabriella Mulligan
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E-commerce the "lifeblood" of digital space in Africa - Spinlet
CEO of online music service offers insight into what is holding e-commerce back on the continent.
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Safaricom seeks to remain relevant amidst competitor, regulatory pressures
Telco's CEO predicts an increase in competition and vibrant year ahead.
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Spacecom, Ringo launch hybrid broadband in rural Cameroon
Said to be Sub-Saharan Africa's first large-scale cellular-satellite hybrid broadband internet project.
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Nomanini launches second generation eLula platform
Offering will allow merchants to sell various services, including water and electricity, electronically.
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Third tier of payments system needed for last mile payments - Nomanini
Model should be adapted to allow for growth, cost and spend of transactions says exec.
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South Africa grants first commercial drone licence
Civil Aviation Authority grants approval for commercial operation of drones for key sectors.
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Sentech in deal with Intelsat for DTH, DTT provision
se of satellite infrastructure to bolster transmission, programming in South Africa.
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Airtel, Liquid Telecom partner for faster mobile broadband
Companies leverage fibre network to extend 3G, 4G networks in Africa.
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Africa lags behind world in internet access - ITU
Recent data on connectivity levels reveals continent as the worst globally.
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Safaricom to increase Lipa na M-Pesa usage by 30%
Telco to initiate incentive-based campaigns to entrenching service.
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Intelsat signs deal with Mozambique's national operator
Partnership focused on satellite solutions to drive improved rural connectivity.
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Kenya, South Sudan announce $40million fibre system
High speed fibre optic cable system a bid to improve communications, boost trade.