Stories by: Michael Malakata

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Website attacks raise questions about African data security 14 January, 2011 06:41:00

An increase in hacking by online fraudsters targeting African governments and corporations is raising questions about the safety of the region's Internet infrastructure.
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NTT takes foothold in Africa with Dimension Data 23 October, 2010 07:23:00

Japanese mobile operator NTT is finally moving to invest in Africa's lucrative telecom market, completing the buyout of South Africa's Dimension Data.
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Handset makers compete for data-enabled African market 09 September, 2010 05:56:00

As mobile service providers compete for the data market in Africa, manufacturers are scrambling for deals to supply data-enabled handsets, a move that will likely reduce the cost of mobile devices in the region.
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NTT set to expand in Africa with acquisition 21 July, 2010 05:38:00

The acquisition of Dimension Data by Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. marks the first time a Japanese mobile operator has managed to get a slice of the growing African telecom and IT market.
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Corruption charges halt two South Africa tech contracts 23 June, 2010 01:10:00

South Africa, Africa's second largest telecommunications market, has become the latest country on the continent to deal with corruption charges regarding technology contracts, moving to cancel deals valued at more than US$552 million.
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Nigeria moves to query Siemens on bribery allegations 11 June, 2010 04:33:00

Siemens may not be able to bid for telecom projects in Africa any time soon, following a move by Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to invite senior officials of the company in for questioning over an alleged €17.5 million (US$21 million) in bribes to Nigerian government officials.
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Nigeria asks Germany for info on Siemens bribery case 22 May, 2010 00:38:00

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is asking German authorities for a copy of the sentence a Munich court handed in the case of two former Siemens managers found guilty of bribery to obtain telecom contracts in Nigeria.
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Uganda reverses PC recycling policy as Kenya imposes ban 23 March, 2010 07:51:00

While Uganda is planning to reverse its ban on imports of used computers, Kenya is joining Zambia in prohibiting what authorities allege are old PCs being dumped on their markets by developed countries.
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Corruption charges spur Nigeria to probe sale of Nitel 18 March, 2010 04:19:00

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a panel to probe the sale of Nitel and its M-tel arm following complaints that the bidding process was manipulated and bribes were offered.
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Tata set to expand presence in Africa 16 March, 2010 03:34:00

India's Tata Communications is set to expand in Africa with plans to invest in more companies following the arrival of new submarine cable systems in the region.
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Zimbabwe to deploy fiber-optic cable 13 August, 2009 05:49:00

Zimbabwe has started developing a fiber-optic cable aimed at improving the country's telecommunications in a bid to regain its position as having the second-fastest-growing communications sector in Southern Africa.