The mobile farming revolution in Africa

[Staff Reporter] For some time now, there has been a growing body of anecdotal evidence to suggest that mobile telephony was having a significant impact on the quality and type of farming that is taking place in Africa. But a recent study conducted by global management consulting, technology and outsourcing services company, Accenture, is providing concrete proof and a deeper understanding of this impact. 16 Feb 2012 09:32

Nigerian Islamists threaten attack on telecom firms

MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA: A purported spokesman for Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists on Monday threatened the group would soon launch attacks on mobile telephone firms for their alleged complicity with security agents. 14 Feb 2012 15:38

Burkina Faso phone operators fined USD5.4m

OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso has slapped three telecoms operators with more than five million dollars in penalties for subpar service, a regulatory official announced at a press conference Friday, 10 February 2012. 13 Feb 2012 13:41