Rlg Communications Nigeria Ltd is set to deliver the first set of digital set-up boxes to the Nigerian government, as digital migration takes off in the West African country.
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Global Investment in Africa’s Telecoms Industry Soars
Africa’s telecoms industry forms a vital component to the country’s economic growth, affecting all aspects of the business and social sphere.
Facebook Opens First African Office in Johannesburg
Facebook has opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help businesses connect with people and grow locally and regionally.
African leaders to address ECA Minister’s meeting
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, is hosting a week-long conference to be attended by African leaders including Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Mr Haliemariam Dessalegn, HE Paul Kagame, President, Rwanda, HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya.
Maiden EU-Africa B2B Forum Slated For 6th May
The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce is inviting stakeholders to the 1st edition of its EU-Africa B2B Forum planned on 06 – 08 May 2015 in Mons, Belgium, in partnership with Euronews as main media partner.
Global Active Mobile Money Accounts Stand At 103 Million
GSMA, an association of mobile operators and related companies devoted to supporting the standardising, deployment and promotion of the GSM mobile telephone system has announced that the number of registered Mobile Money accounts globally now stand at 299 million of which 103 million are active.
AfDB Supports 27 African Nations To Advance Climate-smart Initiatives
The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that its support to Africa through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) increased exponentially in 2014 to include one regional and 25 national Investment Plans.
WorldRemit, MTN In Landmark Mobile Money Pact
Online money transfer service WorldRemit and telecoms operator MTN have signed a global partnership that will enable WorldRemit customers to send remittances instantly to MTN’s Mobile Money customers.
Technology Spurring Africa’s Movie Industry
For Thomas Oyolo, the journey into film has been riddled with challenges. The now famous face on local Kenyan television, prides himself on being a screen darling back in his rural home, where, he says, he is accorded celebrity status.
$5 Million Grant For Journalists In Africa Great Lakes Region Unveiled
THE International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced a $5 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to expand its reporting initiatives in Africa’s Great Lakes region.