Mobile communication towers inaugurated in rural Ghana

K-NET Limited, a network solutions provider operating throughout Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa, brings first-time mobile voice and data connectivity to rural communities. 22 Nov 2012 13:26

IG Telecom selects Hughes HN Broadband Solution

Hughes Network Systems, the global provider of broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that internet service provider IG Telecom, with head quarters in Libreville, Gabon, have chosen the Hughes HN broadband satellite solution to expand its services throughout the central African nation and surrounding countries. 5 Nov 2012 13:17

Broadcast stations urged to liaise With NBC

[Atika Bala] Radio and television stations across the country have been advised to liaise with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for technical guidance in the process of transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. 5 Nov 2012 12:56

MTN to deliver Windows devices to African markets

MTN will be a key operator in Africa to deliver Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 devices to its customers in South Africa in November, with Ghana and Nigeria following in December. 29 Oct 2012 15:55

A stormy frequency

[Zakariyya Adaramola] Unlike his predecessor, the current executive vice chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Eugene Ikemefuna Juwah, is a taciturn man. Though friendly and brilliant, the NCC boss does not address journalists every now and then except on occasions when serious industry issue crops up. On such occasion, a different Juwah is seen blowing hot, invoking NCC Act to buttress his stance. 23 Oct 2012 15:54

Airtel Nigeria offers free Nano SIM cards with new iPhone

[Henry Ifeanyi] As Nigerians await the delivery of the newly launched iPhone 5, Airtel has announced the availability of the special Nano SIM cards specially made for latest iPhone at its stores countrywide. 18 Oct 2012 14:59

Africa Media Online

Africa Media Online partners with Google to tell stories of our history

[Issued by Africa Media Online] Africa Media Online was invited by the Google Cultural Institute earlier this year to become a key partner in the Google History Project, an initiative that showcases a collection of stories of important 20th century events. 15 Oct 2012 11:54

MTN Ghana connects subscribers to Deutsche Welle radio

[Masahudu Kunateh] Subscribers of MTN Ghana can now learn while on the go with international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle's 'Learning by Ear'. The innovative program is now on the MTN Radio (mRadio) platform and available for just 1 Pesewa per minute by dialing 1303. 10 Oct 2012 13:02

Liviserver

Exciting tech developments in Africa

[Issued by Liviserver] As we adapt to Africa's consumer landscape and connectivity infrastructure, the rest of the world is looking to the continent for new models and ways of finding solutions through mobile technology from m-health and m-education to m-commerce or mobile apps. Tech4Africa 2012 is playing an important role in bringing this ecosystem together. 10 Oct 2012 12:45

Ghana's ICT policy under review

[Masahudu Kunteh] Senior officials of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) are currently in Ghana to review the country's national ICT policy. 4 Oct 2012 14:34

Social Media - a double-edged sword

[Tosin Omoniyi] In the aftermath of the killing of a Nigerian lady by 'online friends', educationists engage in a robust debate on the dangers of an unrestricted internet amongst the youth. 1 Oct 2012 12:27

Alcatel-Lucent extends e-government services to rural regions

Alcatel-Lucent and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the information and communications technology (ICT) policy arm of Ghana's Ministry of Communications, are expected to expand communication links between central and regional administration offices in support of 'e-Ghana', a national initiative to develop local IT services and improve the transparency and efficiency of government functions. 1 Oct 2012 10:31

Nokia/Co-Creation Hub Growth Academy calls for applications

Phone manufacturing company, Nokia in partnership with Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), a social innovation centre in Nigeria, have embarked on an academy program called 'Nokia/CCHub Growth Academy' which is aimed at accelerating Nigerian mobile software companies in growing their companies on regional and international levels. 27 Sep 2012 12:23

Internet-based education introduced to high schools in Ghana

[Masahudu Kunateh] In an effort to improve Ghana's technology education system, a pilot internet-based software has been introduced to 15 high schools across the country's four key regions. 25 Sep 2012 10:27