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Nokia releases Ovi Life Tools in Nigeria, next emerging market
Mobile phone giant Nokia may not have the smartphone lineup of say an Apple or a Research in Motion, but what Nokia does have is a business plan that allows it to be the largest phone manufacturer in the world.
Who will protect African business from the Internet?
Symantec helps companies with internet security and management and a new partnership with Internet Solutions will bring increased security to African businesses.
Kenya innovator wins Sh80 million in Nokia competition
A Kenyan innovator took home a cool Sh80 million after delivering the most innovative idea for an application at the international Nokia World and Developer Summit in London earlier this week.
African Progress Panel releases progress report to UN
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called world leaders to a summit today in New York City to monitor the progress of achieving the Millennium Development Goals set by the UN in 2000.
IBM and Bharti Airtel announce partnership in Africa
IBM and Bharti Airtel recently announced a joint operation that will transform the emerging African mobile communications market, effectively bringing support to 2G and 3G mobile services in the 16 African countries that Bharti Airtel currently operates, according to an IBM press release.
G-Mobile puts up cash for cell contract in Malawi
G-Mobile will become the third cellular operator in Malawi after agreeing to invest $150 million into its network operations over the next three years. The contract was signed earlier this week and includes plans for the construction of 22 network sites that are predicted to be fully functional by the end of the year.
The London School's plan for South Africa
The triple-accredited London School of Business and Finance is expanding into South Africa as reports of a new campus opening in Johannesburg were made on Monday.
Sudan Power Going Nuclear in 2020
The Sudanese government recently announced its plan to build the country’s first nuclear reactor and a forthcoming nuclear power plant in 2020, the state news agency SUNA reported.
