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Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom permit dispute threatens to disconnect Congo clients - Fin24
Vodacom permit dispute threatens to disconnect Congo clients Fin24
Vodacom's unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo will lose the right to provide 2G services this week unless it renews a disputed license, according to a ...
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom wants DRC's decision to withdraw 2G licence reversed - IOL
Vodacom wants DRC's decision to withdraw 2G licence reversed IOL
Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo petitioned the nation's administrative court to reverse a government order withdrawing its 2G licence.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 2-Congo court upholds suspension of Vodacom's 2G licence - Reuters
UPDATE 2-Congo court upholds suspension of Vodacom's 2G licence Reuters
Govt suspended licence over dispute about cost of renewal.
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “Democratic Republic of Congo – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Business counts cost of xenophobia as African nations retaliate - IOL
Business counts cost of xenophobia as African nations retaliate IOL
The country's businesses have started counting the cost of the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreigners that have claimed at least 10 lives in SA.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing - Financial Times
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing Financial Times
Helios Towers, the Africa-focused telecoms towers company, is expected to announce its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange as early as Thursday in ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing - The Africa Report
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing The Africa Report
Helios Towers is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange, nearly 18 months after its first failed attempt. It made the announcement on September 12.
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:53:08 GMT
Helios Towers eyes IPO in London ahead of African 5G focus - Total Telecom
Helios Towers eyes IPO in London ahead of African 5G focus Total Telecom
Helios Towers has announced that it intends to file for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), as African carriers gear up to launch 5G in Africa in the coming years.
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:37:30 GMT
Vodacom petitions top Congo court to cancel withdrawal of 2G licence - TechCentral
Vodacom petitions top Congo court to cancel withdrawal of 2G licence TechCentral
Vodacom Group's unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo has petitioned the nation's top administrative court to reverse a government order withdrawing its 2G ...
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC shuts down internet, SMS ahead of election results - Quartz
DRC shuts down internet, SMS ahead of election results Quartz
An internet shutdown across the Democratic Republic of the Congo is heightening fears of electoral fraud in a presidential election already marred by delays ...
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote - BBC News
DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote BBC News
The internet has been shut down in key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo a day after the much-delayed presidential election. Opposition candidate ...
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom Sued for $14 Billion in Democratic Republic of Congo - Bloomberg
Vodacom Sued for $14 Billion in Democratic Republic of Congo Bloomberg
Vodacom Group Ltd., the South African unit of Vodafone Group Plc, is being sued for $14 billion in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Alieu Conteh, the ...
Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
SA business chamber convenes meeting with police, company executives over violence - IOL
SA business chamber convenes meeting with police, company executives over violence IOL
Sacci was due to convene a meeting on Monday with police and the top executives of major companies with African operations over xenophobic attacks.
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC: What is Joseph Kabila's legacy after 18 years in power? - Al Jazeera English
DRC: What is Joseph Kabila's legacy after 18 years in power? Al Jazeera English
As the country heads to the much-delayed election, questions over the 47-year-old leader's long rule cast a shadow.
Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom, Safaricom take over M-Pesa brand - ITWeb
Vodacom, Safaricom take over M-Pesa brand ITWeb
Vodacom and Safaricom are in the process of buying the M-Pesa brand from parent company Vodafone, in a deal reportedly worth over R190 million. Vodacom ...
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing - Eastern Eye
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing Eastern Eye
BACKERS of Helios Towers are in line for a windfall as the company is on its way for a £1.5 billion ($2bn) London listing. Private equity firm Helios Investment ...
Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:06:00 GMT
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies - ITWeb
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies ITWeb
South Africa's two biggest mobile operators, MTN and Vodacom, continue to rake in subscribers and have over 73 million local subscribers between them, and ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom in talks to deliver social grants - IOL
Vodacom in talks to deliver social grants IOL
JOHANNESBURG - Vodacom is in talks to use its technology to distribute social grants as it announced that it had helped the government cut its voice and data ...
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
DRC still without internet as operators forced to cut access - Business Day
DRC still without internet as operators forced to cut access Business Day
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been without internet access for more than a week after the government told network operators, including ...
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Subdued SA economy hits Vodacom quarterly revenue - ITWeb
Subdued SA economy hits Vodacom quarterly revenue ITWeb
South African *service* revenue declined 0.9% in the quarter ended 31 December, but Vodacom's international operations helped the group's overall revenue tick ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom grows subscribers but takes a hit thanks to data pricing cuts - Fin24
Vodacom grows subscribers but takes a hit thanks to data pricing cuts Fin24
Vodacom sales growth slowed as Africa's largest wireless carrier by market value battled tougher data-price regulations and a sluggish economy SA. *Service* ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo govt cuts internet to avert 'popular uprising' - RTE.ie
DR Congo govt cuts internet to avert 'popular uprising' RTE.ie
The DR Congo government said today that it had cut the country's internet services to avert a "popular uprising" as tensions rise pending the results of fractious ...
Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Meet Kinshasa's first artificial intelligence robot - africanews
Meet Kinshasa's first artificial intelligence robot africanews
Fred is the first robot to be named as a customer manager by the telecom company. This has sparked negative reactions on social media in a country where ...
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in - RFI English
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in RFI English
Internet connectivity in the vast central African state has been disrupted since Monday, following DRC's long-delayed presidential election. The restrictions ...
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom takes M-Pesa overdraft service global - nation.co.ke
Safaricom takes M-Pesa overdraft service global nation.co.ke
Safaricom #ticker:SCOM has announced plans to take its M-Pesa overdraft *service*, Fuliza, to seven new African countries as the telco seeks to tap into the high ...
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bringing phone reception to a remote mountain town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – in pictures - The Guardian
Bringing phone reception to a remote mountain town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – in pictures The Guardian
With roads inaccessible, transporting a specially designed mobile phone mast to the remote town of Numbi, high in the the mountains of South Kivu, was an ...
Wed, 06 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Tanzania accuses Vodacom of depriving state of R68-million - TechCentral
Tanzania accuses Vodacom of depriving state of R68-million TechCentral
Tanzania charged five employees of Vodacom Group's local unit, including MD Hisham Hendi, with allegedly depriving the government of more than 11 billion ...
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo Extends Internet Blockage - Wall Street Journal
Democratic Republic of Congo Extends Internet Blockage Wall Street Journal
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed an Internet blackout on the country for a third straight day as protesters kept up pressure on ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom pledges to sell 100% of its Nigerian Subsidiary - RegionWeek
Vodacom pledges to sell 100% of its Nigerian Subsidiary RegionWeek
Vodacom, the South African network operator has pledged to 100% of its business based in Nigeria to Synergy Communication. According to Nairametrics ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom Tanzania pays $2.3m settlement to free employees - Fin24
Vodacom Tanzania pays $2.3m settlement to free employees Fin24
Vodacom's Tanzanian unit said it paid a settlement of 5.3 billion shillings ($2.3 million) for the release of five employees charged with depriving the government ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC judge grounds Vodacom partner's boss - Independent Online
DRC judge grounds Vodacom partner's boss Independent Online
A Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) court has temporarily replaced the chairman of Vodacom Group's minority partner in its ...
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Competition watchdog names and shames MTN, Vodacom for high data prices - Daily Maverick
Competition watchdog names and shames MTN, Vodacom for high data prices Daily Maverick
The Competition Commission's provisional report on the cost of mobile data in South Africa has confirmed what many people have long suspected.
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
CWN controlling shareholder sues Vodacom Group for USD14bn - TeleGeography
CWN controlling shareholder sues Vodacom Group for USD14bn TeleGeography
Congo, Dem. Rep. Vodacom Group is being sued for USD14 billion by Alieu Conteh, the controlling shareholder of Congolese Wireless Networks (CWN), which ...
Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Why Ethiopia has MTN and Vodacom juiced up - TechCentral
Why Ethiopia has MTN and Vodacom juiced up TechCentral
Yabsira Tadesse had no trouble getting a new Sim card when he popped into an Ethio Telecom store in northern Addis Ababa the other day. He still thinks it's ...
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom pays R32-million to free Tanzania employees - TechCentral
Vodacom pays R32-million to free Tanzania employees TechCentral
Vodacom Group's Tanzanian unit said it paid a settlement of 5.3-billion shillings (about R32.2-million) for the release of five employees charged with depriving ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
M-pesa users up 50% in three markets – Vodacom - Mobile World Live
M-pesa users up 50% in three markets – Vodacom Mobile World Live
Vodacom reported rapid growth in its m-pesa mobile money userbase across every market the company operates the *service* in, as it prepares to export ...
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Mobile groups comply with African rulers’ orders to block internet - Financial Times
Mobile groups comply with African rulers’ orders to block internet Financial Times
Authoritarian governments in Africa are using internet shutdowns as a new tool of repression as they strong-arm telecoms companies into flicking the off switch.
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Congo President's Twin Has Indirect Stake in Vodacom Unit - Bloomberg
Congo President's Twin Has Indirect Stake in Vodacom Unit Bloomberg
Jaynet Kabila, the twin sister of the Democratic Republic of Congo's president and a lawmaker, has an indirect stake in Vodacom Group Ltd.'s operations in the ...
Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa: Vast Networks' Wi-Fi offload trial with Vodacom 'faster than cellular' - Wi-Fi NOW News
South Africa: Vast Networks' Wi-Fi offload trial with Vodacom 'faster than cellular' Wi-Fi NOW News
By Claus Hetting, Wi-Fi NOW CEO & Chairman. South Africa's Vast Networks has been operating a trial Wi-Fi offload *service* for the country's largest MNO ...
Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telcos hit back at CompCom data report - ITWeb
Telcos hit back at CompCom data report ITWeb
The Competition Commission's reliance on data from 2017 leaves MTN and Vodacom fuming, as they say a lot has changed in the mobile data pricing sector in ...
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom group adds 4.8m subs in six months - ITWeb
Vodacom group adds 4.8m subs in six months ITWeb
The telco added 4.8 million customers across its group in six months, with 2.5 million coming from SA.
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom ordered to switch off service in the DRC - BizNews
Vodacom ordered to switch off service in the DRC BizNews
Vodacom has been ordered to switch off Internet and text services in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid protests against changes to the electoral code.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
SABC appoints new acting COO | News | National - Mail and Guardian
SABC appoints new acting COO | News | National Mail and Guardian
The newly appointed board of the SABC has moved to replace Chris Maroleng, who was dismissed last week, by appointing Dr Craig Van Rooyen as acting ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom Group reports revenue, EBITDA growth in FY2016/17 - TeleGeography
Vodacom Group reports revenue, EBITDA growth in FY2016/17 TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Mon, 15 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Key move. Murielle Lorilloux replaces Ravinder Takkar as CEO of Vodafone Romania - Business Review
Key move. Murielle Lorilloux replaces Ravinder Takkar as CEO of Vodafone Romania Business Review
Murielle Lorilloux, CEO of Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been appointed Vodafone Romania's CEO, starting September 1 and will.
Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom Congo outgoing, new boss meet DRC Prime Minister - Biztech Africa
Vodacom Congo outgoing, new boss meet DRC Prime Minister Biztech Africa
Outgoing Vodacom Congo Managing Director, South African-born Godfrey Motsa, last week went to the Office of DRC Prime Minister Matata Ponyo to say good ...
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Home is best for Vodacom profits - Independent Online
Home is best for Vodacom profits Independent Online
Johannesburg - Vodacom continued to find joy in home comforts after revenue from the rest of its Africa operations slumped 8.2 percent to R4.2 billion for the ...
Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
DRC's opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returns to Kinshasa [The Morning Call] - africanews
DRC's opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returns to Kinshasa [The Morning Call] africanews
Thousands take to the streets to greet DRC's opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi as he returns home. Tshisekedi arrived Kinshasa Tuesday to kick off his ...
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom has given up on revolutionary mobile money service M-Pesa, in South Africa - Quartz
Vodacom has given up on revolutionary mobile money service M-Pesa, in South Africa Quartz
Vodacom, South Africa's largest mobile network, announced Monday (May 9) that it will shut down its M-Pesa *service* in the country. The mobile money-transfer ...
Mon, 09 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services - Access
Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services Access
This week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ordered a full shutdown of internet and SMS traffic in response to protests against the government.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom to launch first 4G operator in DRC - IT News Africa
Vodacom to launch first 4G operator in DRC IT News Africa
The *service* will initially be accessible to customers in Kinshasa before expanding to other cities in the near future. Mobile network provider, Vodacom has ...
Thu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom posts double-digit rise in customer numbers - Business Day
Vodacom posts double-digit rise in customer numbers Business Day
Revenue was also up in the December quarter, but average revenue per user, a key number in the industry, declined for both prepaid and contract customers.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo's copper and cobalt riches are siphoned under president Joseph Kabila, new reports find. - Quartz Africa
DR Congo's copper and cobalt riches are siphoned under president Joseph Kabila, new reports find. Quartz Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) ranked 176 out of 187 on the latest United Nations Human Development Index and two new investigations have ...
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Investing in Congo Towers After Scrapping IPO Plans - Bloomberg
Helios Investing in Congo Towers After Scrapping IPO Plans Bloomberg
Helios Towers Plc is investing tens of millions of dollars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and looking for acquisitions as the African phone-tower operator ...
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodafone chief backs m-Pesa expansion plan - Mobile World Live
Vodafone chief backs m-Pesa expansion plan Mobile World Live
Outgoing Vodafone Group CEO Vittorio Colao hailed m-Pesa as subsidiary Vodacom's “live” growth opportunity in Africa, highlighting both the potential of the ...
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom pulls in 4.5m more SA customers - ITWeb
Vodacom pulls in 4.5m more SA customers ITWeb
The Vodacom group added seven million customers over the past financial year, 4.5 million of which were in South Africa.
Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile tower giant eyes JSE listing - BusinessTech
Mobile tower giant eyes JSE listing BusinessTech
Helios Towers, one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest mobile-phone tower operators, is reviving plans for an initial public offering, people familiar with the…
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
EOH gets new board members - ITWeb
EOH gets new board members ITWeb
ICT services company EOH has appointed new board members. In a statement this morning, the company announced the appointment of Dr Anushka Bogdanov ...
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom claiming Africa's first 5G launch - RCR Wireless News
Vodacom claiming Africa's first 5G launch RCR Wireless News
Vodacom Lesotho said it has been assigned spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band, enabling the launch of a commercial 5G *service* in this African nation.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Equity Bank, Safaricom team up to expand digital banking - Reuters
Kenya's Equity Bank, Safaricom team up to expand digital banking Reuters
Equity Group, Kenya's second biggest bank by assets, on Monday signed a partnership agreement with telecoms operator Safaricom to expand their digital ...
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The impact of phone mast technology on a remote Congolese town – in pictures - The Guardian
The impact of phone mast technology on a remote Congolese town – in pictures The Guardian
Photographer Susan Schulman revisits Numbi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to see how a mobile phone tower is benefiting the isolated community.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Advertising in the competitive telecommunications, broadband and connectivity landscape - Ornico - Bizcommunity.com
Advertising in the competitive telecommunications, broadband and connectivity landscape - Ornico Bizcommunity.com
The telecommunications and broadband sectors are amongst the most competitive industries in SA - not to mention critical for economic growth and ...
Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodafone, MTN interconnect mobile money services in East Africa - TeleGeography
Vodafone, MTN interconnect mobile money services in East Africa TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Internet shutdowns violate human rights | Opinion - Mail and Guardian
Internet shutdowns violate human rights | Opinion Mail and Guardian
The Arab Spring was also called the Facebook Revolution. In countries such as Tunisia and Egypt, social media was used more than ever before to organise ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom benefits from m-Pesa growth - Mobile World Live
Vodacom benefits from m-Pesa growth Mobile World Live
Vodacom Group booked a 20 per cent increase on annual revenue from its mobile money operation across four markets, as CEO Shameel Joosub (pictured) ...
Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom will fight for DRC asset: Uys - BusinessTech
Vodacom will fight for DRC asset: Uys BusinessTech
Vodacom Group CEO Pieter Uys says that the operator is appealing a court decision in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the auction of its wireless unit on ...
Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services - ZDNet
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services ZDNet
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government ordered ISPs and telecom firms to suspend internet access and SMS services in a bid to quell planned ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
The Congo, the fixer and a client called Vodacom - Daily Maverick
The Congo, the fixer and a client called Vodacom Daily Maverick
When Vodacom's business partnership in the Congo fell apart at the seams, and the company's directors in the DRC were about to land in jail, the mobile giant's ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers eyeing listing at possible R45-billion valuation - TechCentral
Helios Towers eyeing listing at possible R45-billion valuation TechCentral
Helios Towers, one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest mobile phone tower operators, is reviving plans for an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter ...
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Operators race to roll out 4G in DRC - ITWeb Africa
Operators race to roll out 4G in DRC ITWeb Africa
A decision by the government of the DRC to issue 4G licenses has triggered an immediate response from mobile operators who are moving quickly to roll out 4G ...
Fri, 25 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom settles DRC dispute for good - BusinessTech
Vodacom settles DRC dispute for good BusinessTech
Vodacom makes a confidential payout to settle its multi-million Rand dispute with its political fixer in the DRC.
Sun, 26 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Africell DRC gets Vodacom, Orange interconnection | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
Africell DRC gets Vodacom, Orange interconnection | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
Africell subscribers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are now able to make calls towards Vodacom and Orange networks as the suspension has ...
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Congo’s Slide Into Chaos - Foreign Affairs Magazine
Congo’s Slide Into Chaos Foreign Affairs Magazine
On January 16, 2001, the Democratic Republic of the Congo tumbled into uncertainty. The country's president, Laurent Kabila, had been sitting in his office at his ...
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Rwanda - Rugby: 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi - Africanews English
Rwanda - Rugby: 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi Africanews English
The Rugby fraternity will join the rest of the country in the 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi by holding a Rugby memorial 7's.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Leaked papers catch Kabila family with Vodacom stake - Independent Online
Leaked papers catch Kabila family with Vodacom stake Independent Online
Johannesburg - Jaynet Kabila, the twin sister of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a legislator, has an indirect stake in Vodacom ...
Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Revealed: how Vodafone allowed elites to reap profits of Africa’s mobile boom - The Guardian
Revealed: how Vodafone allowed elites to reap profits of Africa’s mobile boom The Guardian
Investigation for the Observer shows how deals done by the UK telecoms giant benefited politically connected elites in eastern Africa.
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Soros-backed Helios Towers said to revive IPO preparations - Creamer Media's Engineering News
Soros-backed Helios Towers said to revive IPO preparations Creamer Media's Engineering News
Helios Towers, one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest mobile-phone tower operators, is reviving plans for an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter ...
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers enters SA market - ITWeb
Helios Towers enters SA market ITWeb
Helios Towers has entered the South African market through a partnership with Vulatel, saying it "expects to make major greenfield wireless and fixed-line ...
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Jazz-loving CEO of Kenya’s Safaricom dies of cancer - The Africa Report
Jazz-loving CEO of Kenya’s Safaricom dies of cancer The Africa Report
Bob Collymore, the highly successful, jazz-loving CEO of Safaricom, died of cancer on Monday, 1 July 2019. He was 61 years old. Collymore had been battling ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Alieu Conteh - MIT Technology Review
Alieu Conteh MIT Technology Review
Alieu Conteh, the chairman of Vodacom Congo, created a mobile digital communications network in a country where none had existed. In 1999, when he ...
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT
Absolutely terrible research in mobile data pricing report - MyBroadband
Absolutely terrible research in mobile data pricing report MyBroadband
The Competition Commission's Data Services Market Inquiry report may have good intentions, but some of the research behind its findings is simply terrible.
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom plans M-Pesa entry in new African market - Independent Online
Safaricom plans M-Pesa entry in new African market Independent Online
INTERNATIONAL – East Africa's biggest company by market value plans to introduce its M-Pesa mobile-money *service* in at least one other market by the end of ...
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom spreads its wings to reach new African markets - Business Day
Vodacom spreads its wings to reach new African markets Business Day
Network operator Vodacom wants to take its mobile money offering to new African markets while building out its financial services units in SA and other existing ...
Thu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
5G coming to SA as Helios readies building 1000 towers - BizNews
5G coming to SA as Helios readies building 1000 towers BizNews
Helios wants to build 1000 telecommunication towers in SA in the next three years as it tries to capitalise on rapid growth in mobile services.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Ethiopia offers new hope for phone providers with African dreams - Moneyweb.co.za
Ethiopia offers new hope for phone providers with African dreams Moneyweb.co.za
Ethiopia to award telecommunications licenses to two private operators next year.
Sat, 20 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios to build 1 000 SA towers in 5G networks push - TechCentral
Helios to build 1 000 SA towers in 5G networks push TechCentral
Helios Towers wants to build a thousand telecommunication towers in South Africa in the next three years as it tries to capitalise on rapid growth in mobile ...
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
We’ve barely scratched the surface of M-Pesa, says Vodacom - Business Day
We’ve barely scratched the surface of M-Pesa, says Vodacom Business Day
Vodacom is on a mission to massively grow its mobile money business, and has tapped into the experience of Diego Gutierrez to do so. Gutierrez has 16 years' ...
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Fixer guns for Vodacom | Business - Mail & Guardian Online
Fixer guns for Vodacom | Business Mail & Guardian Online
A politically connected fixer who consulted for Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking the mobile phone giant to court, claiming a cool ...
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT
SFYN Africa Leading the Conversation on Safeguarding the Future of Agriculture - Slow food
SFYN Africa Leading the Conversation on Safeguarding the Future of Agriculture Slow food
Groups across Africa are coordinating a campaign to raise awareness about the potential dangers of industrial agriculture. In the lead-up to World Disco.
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom sees 20% revenue growth from m-Pesa - Comms MEA
Vodacom sees 20% revenue growth from m-Pesa Comms MEA
Telco sees revenues of $1.85 billion procesed through the mobile money platform in the last financial year - Financials, Vodafone, M-pesa, Revenue, Financials.
Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom in new R17.5bn BEE deal - ITWeb
Vodacom in new R17.5bn BEE deal ITWeb
The Vodacom group has introduced what it says is the largest BEE transaction in the telecommunication industry to date, worth up to R17.5 billion. This as the ...
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Why Did Congo Offer Clinton $650,000 For Two Pics And A Speech? - Forbes
Why Did Congo Offer Clinton $650,000 For Two Pics And A Speech? Forbes
Congo, one of the poorest nations on Earth, offered former President Bill Clinton a speaking fee of $650,000--a sum equal to annual per-capita income of 2,813 ...
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
An explainer for when the internet goes down: What, who and why? - African Arguments
An explainer for when the internet goes down: What, who and why? African Arguments
What's the difference between a block and a blackout? Who's responsible? What can be done? Sudan has shut down the internet amid protests on various ...
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom banks on explosion in fintech customers - Business Day
Vodacom banks on explosion in fintech customers Business Day
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub sees the network operator having 50-million mobile money customers within three to five years. At the end of March, Vodacom ...
Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom to Invest More than R9-Billion on South Africa Network this Year - SAPeople News
Vodacom to Invest More than R9-Billion on South Africa Network this Year SAPeople News
JOHANNESBURG – South African mobile phone operator Vodacom Group will spend more than R9 billion ($589 million) this year on network enhancements ...
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom leases fibre-optic capacity from SCPT - TeleGeography
Vodacom leases fibre-optic capacity from SCPT TeleGeography
Vodacom Congo has become the first operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to lease capacity on the nationwide fibre-optic network deployed by ...
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Sectors | International Business Reports - Global Legal Group
Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Sectors | International Business Reports Global Legal Group
Amidglobaleconomic turbulence and political uncertainties, sluggish deal activity persists across Africa, with recent Mergermarket stats showing the continent's ...
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:08:41 GMT
Vodacom plans VOD expansion - ITWeb
Vodacom plans VOD expansion ITWeb
The operator plans to grow Video Play outside of SA and expand the *service's* video library.
Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers enters South African market with Vulatel deal - TechCentral
Helios Towers enters South African market with Vulatel deal TechCentral
Telecommunications tower operator Helios Towers has entered the South African market, promising big investments in infrastructure as the country moves to 5G.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa crosses 100-million subscriber mark - Livemint
Airtel Africa crosses 100-million subscriber mark Livemint
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel's Africa arm has crossed the 100-million customer mark across its operations in the continent, the company said in a statement on ...
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing - Financial Times
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing Financial Times
Helios Towers, the Africa-focused telecoms towers company, is expected to announce its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange as early as Thursday in ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Another U-turn in Helios Towers' London listing bid - ITWeb
Another U-turn in Helios Towers' London listing bid ITWeb
African telecoms operator Helios Towers has rekindled plans to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In March last year, the company ditched its bid to ...
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “Democratic Republic of Congo – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing - The Africa Report
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing The Africa Report
Helios Towers is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange, nearly 18 months after its first failed attempt. It made the announcement on September 12.
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:53:08 GMT
Airtel Africa looks at $1 billion London listing - Reuters
Airtel Africa looks at $1 billion London listing Reuters
Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel Ltd , is considering a stock market flotation in London, it said on Tuesday, part of efforts to ...
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa reports $83 million profit in March quarter - Livemint
Airtel Africa reports $83 million profit in March quarter Livemint
Airtel Africa's net profit rose to $83 mn in the March quarter compared to a loss of $49 mn a year ago.Bharti Airtel will declare its March quarter earnings for India ...
Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing - Eastern Eye
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing Eastern Eye
BACKERS of Helios Towers are in line for a windfall as the company is on its way for a £1.5 billion ($2bn) London listing. Private equity firm Helios Investment ...
Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:06:00 GMT
The DR Congo is using a decades-old law to shut down the internet - Quartz Africa
The DR Congo is using a decades-old law to shut down the internet Quartz Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo has in recent years emerged as one of the most important nations to watch for digital rights violations in Africa. As the ...
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa raises $750 mn from IPO, stock drops on debut - Livemint
Airtel Africa raises $750 mn from IPO, stock drops on debut Livemint
Bharti Airtel priced Airtel Africa at 80 pence per share, giving it a market capitalization of around $3.9 bn.Bharti Airtel had announced plans to consider an IPO for ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa debuts in Lagos in $4.4B listing - Africanews English
Airtel Africa debuts in Lagos in $4.4B listing Africanews English
Airtel Africa on Tuesday listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in a 1.36 trillion naira ($4.4 bln) flotation.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 - Stock Market Pioneer
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 Stock Market Pioneer
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:28:27 GMT
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya - Livemint
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya Livemint
Airtel Networks Kenya, Telkom Kenya to merge mobile, enterprise and carrier services in Kenya.The new entity, Airtel-Telkom, will invest in networks to ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Airtel Africa raises $1.25 bln from SoftBank, five other investors - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Airtel Africa raises $1.25 bln from SoftBank, five other investors Reuters
(Adds company comments, market context). MUMBAI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel Ltd, said on Wednesday it raised ...
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers revives London listing plans - Business Recorder
Helios Towers revives London listing plans Business Recorder
African mobile networks operator Helios Towers plans to list in London, the company said on Thursday, after ditching plans for an initial public offering (IPO)
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:13:27 GMT
Airtel Africa constitutes new board post equity allotment to 6 investors - Economic Times
Airtel Africa constitutes new board post equity allotment to 6 investors Economic Times
Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of telecom major Bharti Airtel, Friday announced the appointment of its new board of directors, close on the heels of the USD 1.25 ...
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa - Business Standard
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa Business Standard
Bharti Airtel is looking to consolidate its position as the market leader or emerge as a strong number 2 in 14 African nations, where the company has a presence, ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Investors pump USD 1.25 billion into Airtel Africa | ALB Article - African Law & Business (ALB)
Investors pump USD 1.25 billion into Airtel Africa | ALB Article African Law & Business (ALB)
Indian-owned African telecoms company Airtel Africa is to reduce its debt and expand its African operations ahead of a proposed IPO.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel to divest 950 towers in Congo to reduce debt - Livemint
Airtel to divest 950 towers in Congo to reduce debt Livemint
Bharti Airtel aims to reduce capital expenditure and debt through the deal and will continue to have access to these towers under a long-term lease.
Fri, 06 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in - RFI English
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in RFI English
Internet connectivity in the vast central African state has been disrupted since Monday, following DRC's long-delayed presidential election. The restrictions ...
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti says Airtel Africa IPO not to change shareholding of Tanzania unit - BusinessLine
Bharti says Airtel Africa IPO not to change shareholding of Tanzania unit BusinessLine
Telecom firm Bharti Airtel has sought to allay concerns of the Tanzanian government about the proposed listing of Airtel Africa Ltd, saying the planned IPO will ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Qatar fund to invest $200 mn in Airtel Africa - The Hindu
Qatar fund to invest $200 mn in Airtel Africa The Hindu
Airtel Africa on Wednesday said that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, will be investing $200 million through a ...
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa sets share price ahead of London Stock Exchange listing - The East African
Airtel Africa sets share price ahead of London Stock Exchange listing The East African
The continent's second-largest mobile operator is planning to list in Nigeria as well.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa quarterly profit more than doubles in first public report - cgtn.com
Airtel Africa quarterly profit more than doubles in first public report cgtn.com
Airtel Africa Plc reported a quarterly pre-tax profit on Friday that more than doubled, as the telecom company signed up more customers for its mobile and data ...
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel’s towers sale in Congo credit positive, says Moody’s - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel’s towers sale in Congo credit positive, says Moody’s Economic Times
Ratings firm Moodys Thursday said that Bharti Airtel move to sell its mobile towers in Africas Democratic Republic of Congo for upto $210 million is credit ...
Thu, 12 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Ebola death toll in DR Congo now breaks the 1,500 mark - The Citizen
Ebola death toll in DR Congo now breaks the 1,500 mark The Citizen
KINSHASA. More than 1500 people have died in nearly 10 months after an outbreak of Ebola hit the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa - Quartz
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa Quartz
Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel plans to rationalize subsidiary Airtel's African operations, according to chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. Those comments ...
Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa Aiming To Raise USD 1 Bn With LSE Listing - WeeTracker Media
Airtel Africa Aiming To Raise USD 1 Bn With LSE Listing WeeTracker Media
Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel has announced that it is looking to list on the LSE to cut debt and expand its network.
Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa Inches Closer To IPO, Appoints Board Of Directors - TeleAnalysis
Airtel Africa Inches Closer To IPO, Appoints Board Of Directors TeleAnalysis
Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Airtel Africa that operates in 14 countries in the African continent on Friday announced a set of new Board of Directors as a prerequisite ...
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services - Access
Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services Access
This week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ordered a full shutdown of internet and SMS traffic in response to protests against the government.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
The key to success: Airtel Business nominated for a swathe of Carriers World awards - Total Telecom
The key to success: Airtel Business nominated for a swathe of Carriers World awards Total Telecom
The 2019 Carriers World awards take place on the 11th September in London and the voting is hotting up. The winners are decided by a global industry wide ...
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Border friction in DR Congo on anniversary of Ebola outbreak - Independent
Border friction in DR Congo on anniversary of Ebola outbreak Independent
Goma, DR Congo | AFP | An Ebola epidemic in eastern DR Congo marked its first anniversary on Thursday with two more cases in the densely-populated ...
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo election results: Who's saying what? - Independent
DR Congo election results: Who's saying what? Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The outcome of the presidential election in Democratic Republic of Congo lies in the hands of the Constitutional Court, where the ...
Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel appoints new boss in the DRC - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel appoints new boss in the DRC Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 - Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has Kenya ...
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Wallet and Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size and ...
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel may sell 25% in Africa unit to raise up to $1.5 billion - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel may sell 25% in Africa unit to raise up to $1.5 billion Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion by diluting about a fourth of its stake when it lists the holding company for Africa operations, ...
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ebola-hit DR Congo fears 1,500 dead from measles epidemic - Independent
Ebola-hit DR Congo fears 1,500 dead from measles epidemic Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared an epidemic of measles which may have killed 1,500 people ...
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Cup of Nations group stage tops and flops - The Citizen
Africa Cup of Nations group stage tops and flops The Citizen
Cairo. Hosts Egypt swept into the last 16 of an expanded Africa Cup of Nations and were joined by the rest of the continent's elite, while newcomers Madagascar ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Tshisekedi finally appoints PM, Katumbi returns to DRC - Independent
Tshisekedi finally appoints PM, Katumbi returns to DRC Independent
Lubumbashi, DR Congo | AFP | DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday named a government veteran, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, as the next prime ...
Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Tanzania government claims ownership of Airtel - africanews
Tanzania government claims ownership of Airtel africanews
The management of Tanzania Telecommunication company Limited (TTCL) have started a move to repossess a local mobile firm Airtel.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
More than one billion USD invested so far in Airtel's network in the DRC with more planned - AfricanBrains
More than one billion USD invested so far in Airtel's network in the DRC with more planned AfricanBrains
... • New Telecommunications & ICT Minister of Africa's largest sub Saharan country (the Democratic Republic of Congo) visits Airtel, the country's largest ...
Thu, 31 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT
DRC Ebola concern up - Independent
DRC Ebola concern up Independent
... | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 17, the second worst Ebola outbreak of all time, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was officially declared an ...
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ebola spreads to DR Congo's South Kivu province - Independent
Ebola spreads to DR Congo's South Kivu province Independent
First confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo's South Kivu province. Bukavu, DR Congo | AFP | The eastern DR Congo province of South Kivu has recorded its first ...
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo | Central - The Africa Report
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo | Central The Africa Report
The crowded telecoms sector is to get some *fresh* blood with the announcement in September that Mauritius-based Smile Telecoms is to enter the market in ...
Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo: Giant weakened by violence and poverty - Independent
DR Congo: Giant weakened by violence and poverty Independent
Paris, France | AFP | Africa's second largest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in raw materials and minerals but cursed by deadly violence, ...
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda police to protect pilgrims - The Citizen
Uganda police to protect pilgrims The Citizen
Kampala. As hundreds of people from various corners of the country trek to Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, ahead of the June 3 Martyrs Day, the Inspector General ...
Mon, 20 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kinshasa governor campaigns against rowdy nights and 'filth' - Independent
Kinshasa governor campaigns against rowdy nights and 'filth' Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The long, loud nights of Kinshasa's street life are set to be shortened by the new governor of DR Congo's unruly capital, as part of a ...
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Money Now Largest Financial Service Provider in DRC - Capital FM
Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Money Now Largest Financial Service Provider in DRC Capital FM
Bharti Airtel, the leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, announced at a media briefing held ...
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Africell to spend $100m on mobile infrastructure and fintech in Africa - Business Day
Africell to spend $100m on mobile infrastructure and fintech in Africa Business Day
Kampala — African telecom firm Africell plans to spend part of a $100m US credit line on expanding its infrastructure and fintech services, its CEO says.
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo scraps sentence against exiled opposition leader Moise Katumbi: lawyer - Independent
DR Congo scraps sentence against exiled opposition leader Moise Katumbi: lawyer Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | A court in DR Congo has scrapped a three-year jail term against opposition leader Moise Katumbi, enabling him to return home ...
Sat, 20 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC Ebola tsar Muyembe delighted by drug breakthrough - Independent
DRC Ebola tsar Muyembe delighted by drug breakthrough Independent
Goma, DR Congo | AFP | DR Congo's pointman on Ebola voiced delight on Tuesday after researchers announced that two prototype drugs boost chances of ...
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo ushers in new era, Tshisekedi falls ill - Independent
DR Congo ushers in new era, Tshisekedi falls ill Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in on Thursday as president of Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the country's ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Restive DRC's big challenge - fulfilling economic potential - News24
Restive DRC's big challenge - fulfilling economic potential News24
"A Land of Many Potentials" is how Democratic Republic of Congo's investment promotion agency touts the mineral-rich nation of 80 million people, just weeks ...
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel dials Warburg Pincus to raise up to $1.5 billion - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel dials Warburg Pincus to raise up to $1.5 billion Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel is in talks with Warburg Pincus to raise as much as $1.5 billion by divesting up to 15% in its holding company for African operations, ...
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ebola spreads to Goma, close to Rwanda border - Independent
Ebola spreads to Goma, close to Rwanda border Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The first case of Ebola has been confirmed in Goma, the biggest city to have been affected by the disease since its outbreak in ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Holding co for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations eyes IPO to unlock value - Economic Times
Holding co for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations eyes IPO to unlock value Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel's Netherlands-based international holding company for its Africa operations is exploring an initial public offer (IPO) in a move aimed at ...
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Tshisekedi's DRC seeks membership of East African trade bloc - Independent
Tshisekedi's DRC seeks membership of East African trade bloc Independent
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said Thursday that his country was seeking to join the East African Community, ...
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Thousands flee deadly fighting in east DR Congo: Officials - Business Standard
Thousands flee deadly fighting in east DR Congo: Officials Business Standard
Thousands of civilians are fleeing fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo's army and militia groups in the eastern South Kivu province, a local ...
Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Attack on DR Congo Ebola centre leaves one dead - Independent
Attack on DR Congo Ebola centre leaves one dead Independent
Butembo, DR Congo | AFP | Armed men attacked an Ebola treatment centre in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo again on Saturday, killing a ...
Sat, 09 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Major DR Congo oil deal could be 'void': watchdog - Independent
Major DR Congo oil deal could be 'void': watchdog Independent
Paris, France | AFP | A major deal allowing a company to drill for crude reserves in areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo bordering Africa's largest ...
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya on high alert after suspected Ebola case in Kericho - The Citizen
Kenya on high alert after suspected Ebola case in Kericho The Citizen
Health authorities in Kericho County are on a red alert over a suspected case of Ebola.
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Another 850 Malawian soldiers will deploy to the UN Stabilization Mission in DRC in September - The Maravi Post
Another 850 Malawian soldiers will deploy to the UN Stabilization Mission in DRC in September The Maravi Post
United States Embassy Chargé affairs Andrew Herrup has recognized Malawi's peacekeeping contributions over the past several decades and affirmed his ...
Sat, 03 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Burkina Faso - Africanews
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Burkina Faso Africanews
French telecom giant, Orange together with Orange Côte d'Ivoire, have announced a 100% acquisition of the mobile operator Airtel in Burkina Faso. This follows ...
Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo violence drives 16,000 into Congo-Brazzaville: UN - Independent
DR Congo violence drives 16,000 into Congo-Brazzaville: UN Independent
Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Around 16,000 people have fled into the Democratic Republic of Congo's neighbour after inter-communal clashes erupted last ...
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC - Light Reading
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC Light Reading
Orange is set to continue its acquisition spree in Africa with a $160 million takeover of Millicom's Tigo-branded mobile phone business in the Democratic ...
Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda to take on Senegal next, DRC advance in AFCON - Independent
Uganda to take on Senegal next, DRC advance in AFCON Independent
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Senegal humiliated Kenya 3-0, to advance as second team in their group and book a July 5 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 date with Uganda ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile Network Operators & MVNOs in Africa, 2019: Analysis on Licence & Technology Deployments, Subscriber Evolution, Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Mobile Network Operators & MVNOs in Africa, 2019: Analysis on Licence & Technology Deployments, Subscriber Evolution, Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
World Bank deploys $300 mn to DR Congo to contain Ebola outbreak - Independent
World Bank deploys $300 mn to DR Congo to contain Ebola outbreak Independent
Washington, United States | AFP | The World Bank announced Wednesday it was deploying another $300 million in crisis aid for DR Congo to help contain the ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' - africanews
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' africanews
The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Agency (ARPCE) in the Republic of Congo has recorded an upsurge in fraud involving missed calls in ...
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
'Terminator' warlord guilty of Congo atrocities - Independent
'Terminator' warlord guilty of Congo atrocities Independent
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | International Criminal Court judges on Monday convicted a Congolese rebel chief nicknamed “Terminator” of war crimes ...
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Liquid Telecom sign fibre connectivity deal - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel, Liquid Telecom sign fibre connectivity deal Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 23 - Bharti Airtel's mobile broadband subscribers in Africa will soon enjoy faster internet access speeds on its 3G and 4G networks Kenya ...
Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT
'Golden handshake' for DR Congo's outgoing ministers - Independent
'Golden handshake' for DR Congo's outgoing ministers Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | In the weeks leading up to Democratic Republic of Congo's controversial election, those leaving power quietly passed two decrees ...
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Museveni and Kagame commit to talks - Independent
Museveni and Kagame commit to talks Independent
Luanda, Angola | AFP | The presidents of Rwanda and Uganda on Friday pledged at a summit in Angola to seek to resolve tensions that have erupted between ...
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Opposition leader urges 'people power' to oust DRC president Tshisekedi - Independent
Opposition leader urges 'people power' to oust DRC president Tshisekedi Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Martin Fayulu, who claims he was robbed of victory in the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election, on Sunday called ...
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chad has blocked WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter for a year - Quartz
Chad has blocked WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter for a year Quartz
365 days: that's how long people in the north-central African state of Chad haven't been able to freely access major social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter ...
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ANALYSIS: EAC at 20 - Independent
ANALYSIS: EAC at 20 Independent
Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to apply to join the East African Community (EAC) may seem ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
2019 AFCON: D-Day as Cranes face DR Congo - Independent
2019 AFCON: D-Day as Cranes face DR Congo Independent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cranes start their 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against a tricky Democratic ...
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Feud between Rwanda, Uganda strongmen taking toll - The Citizen
Feud between Rwanda, Uganda strongmen taking toll The Citizen
The people living on either side of the Ugandan-Rwandan border at Katuna never much considered the boundary: children crossed for school, workers moved ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
M23: Congo ex-rebels head home from Uganda - Independent
M23: Congo ex-rebels head home from Uganda Independent
Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Uganda's government on Tuesday repatriated 70 Congolese ex-rebels and their families, who had volunteered to return home five ...
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Volatile DR Congo votes after two-year delay - Independent
Volatile DR Congo votes after two-year delay Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Presidential elections that will shape the future of one of Africa's biggest and most unstable countries were underway in the ...
Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
UN sets sights on exit strategy for DR Congo peacekeeping mission - Independent
UN sets sights on exit strategy for DR Congo peacekeeping mission Independent
United Nations, United States | AFP | The UN Security Council agreed Friday to extend the huge peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Two Congolese troops killed by Rwandan rebels: DR Congo army - Independent
Two Congolese troops killed by Rwandan rebels: DR Congo army Independent
Goma, DR Congo | AFP | Two Congolese soldiers were killed in clashes with Rwandan pro-Hutu rebels after two of their leaders were arrested in an eastern ...
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa to Offer Thuraya Products in 12 Countries - Satellite Today
Airtel Africa to Offer Thuraya Products in 12 Countries Satellite Today
[Via Satellite 11-03-2014] Airtel Africa has partnered with Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) provider Thuraya to launch products and services from the company in ...
Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Six killed in plane crash in DR Congo election flight - Independent
Six killed in plane crash in DR Congo election flight Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Six people were killed when a plane chartered by DR Congo's election commission crashed near Kinshasa airport, sources said ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
82 killed in ethnic violence in western DR Congo: NGO - Independent
82 killed in ethnic violence in western DR Congo: NGO Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | At least 80 people have been killed in ethnic violence since Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's west, according to ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services - ZDNet
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services ZDNet
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government ordered ISPs and telecom firms to suspend internet access and SMS services in a bid to quell planned ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Money now largest financial service provider in DRC - Biztech Africa
Airtel Money now largest financial service provider in DRC Biztech Africa
Airtel Money has hit the 1 million revenue-earning customers landmark in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Why Ethiopia has MTN and Vodacom juiced up - TechCentral
Why Ethiopia has MTN and Vodacom juiced up TechCentral
Yabsira Tadesse had no trouble getting a new Sim card when he popped into an Ethio Telecom store in northern Addis Ababa the other day. He still thinks it's ...
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel revamps Africa operations - Livemint
Bharti Airtel revamps Africa operations Livemint
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Ltd, the world's third largest communications services provider, has restructured its Africa operations for the second time since the Indian ...
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda draws Egypt, DRC in AFCON Group A - Independent
Uganda draws Egypt, DRC in AFCON Group A Independent
... #TotalAFCON2019. GROUP A Uganda Egypt Zimbabwe DRC. Spectacular Africa Cup of Nations draw throws up intriguing groups. Cairo ...
Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ebola response in DR Congo 'failing' to contain outbreak: MSF - Independent
Ebola response in DR Congo 'failing' to contain outbreak: MSF Independent
Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Efforts to curb the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst Ebola outbreak are stumbling, medical charity MSF warned Thursday, ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo exodus of 300000 'may hamper Ebola battle' - The Maravi Post
DR Congo exodus of 300000 'may hamper Ebola battle' The Maravi Post
More than 300,000 people have been displaced this month by ethnic violence in Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN says. There are ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Africa sneak through, Kenya ejected - Independent
South Africa sneak through, Kenya ejected Independent
... Qualified for #AFCON2019 Round of 16 Nigeria Egypt Algeria Morocco Madagascar Uganda Ivory Coast Cameroon
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Facebook Pushes Into Africa - The Wall Street Journal
Facebook Pushes Into Africa The Wall Street Journal
Facebook is working to get more Africans onto a faster internet, but critics say the company's efforts threaten to funnel traffic to its own platform and away from ...
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile tower giant eyes JSE listing - BusinessTech
Mobile tower giant eyes JSE listing BusinessTech
Helios Towers, one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest mobile-phone tower operators, is reviving plans for an initial public offering, people familiar with the…
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Business and Investment Opportunities (Databook Series) ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs - PRNewswire
Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs PRNewswire
NEW YORK, May 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Africa is a region in which mobile telephony infrastructure is the mainstay for telecom services. Download the full...
Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
EBOLA: Uganda repatriates 5 to DRC after 2nd patient dies - Independent
EBOLA: Uganda repatriates 5 to DRC after 2nd patient dies Independent
Bwera, Uganda | AFP | A grandmother in Uganda has died from Ebola, health officials said Thursday, the second fatality in the country since a major outbreak in ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign - Quartz
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign Quartz
For almost a year now, people across Chad Republic have not been able to access social media networks. The social media block began on Mar. 28 following a ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “Democratic Republic of Congo – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing - Financial Times
Helios Towers set to hit redial on London listing Financial Times
Helios Towers, the Africa-focused telecoms towers company, is expected to announce its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange as early as Thursday in ...
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers resurrects London listing plans - Mobile World Live
Helios Towers resurrects London listing plans Mobile World Live
Africa-focused infrastructure company Helios Towers plotted a *fresh* attempt at an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), after pulling the ...
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:16:43 GMT
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing - The Africa Report
Helios Towers tries again for a London listing The Africa Report
Helios Towers is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange, nearly 18 months after its first failed attempt. It made the announcement on September 12.
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:53:08 GMT
Orange completes 100% acquisition of Tigo DRC - TeleGeography
Orange completes 100% acquisition of Tigo DRC TeleGeography
Congo, Dem. Rep. France-based Orange Group has announced it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Millicom International Cellular's (MIC's) Tigo ...
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing - Eastern Eye
Investors expect windfall from Helios Towers' London listing Eastern Eye
BACKERS of Helios Towers are in line for a windfall as the company is on its way for a £1.5 billion ($2bn) London listing. Private equity firm Helios Investment ...
Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:06:00 GMT
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 - Stock Market Pioneer
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 Stock Market Pioneer
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:28:27 GMT
Orange to acquire Millicom's DRC unit - TeleGeography
Orange to acquire Millicom's DRC unit TeleGeography
Congo, Dem. Rep. France-based Orange Group has signed an agreement with Millicom International Cellular (MIC) to acquire its Tigo subsidiary in the ...
Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC - Light Reading
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC Light Reading
Orange is set to continue its acquisition spree in Africa with a $160 million takeover of Millicom's Tigo-branded mobile phone business in the Democratic ...
Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in - RFI English
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in RFI English
Internet connectivity in the vast central African state has been disrupted since Monday, following DRC's long-delayed presidential election. The restrictions ...
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Hundreds of thousands flee violence in northeast DR Congo: UN - The Citizen
Hundreds of thousands flee violence in northeast DR Congo: UN The Citizen
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled inter-ethnic violence in northeastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the past two weeks, local ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa reports $83 million profit in March quarter - Livemint
Airtel Africa reports $83 million profit in March quarter Livemint
Airtel Africa's net profit rose to $83 mn in the March quarter compared to a loss of $49 mn a year ago.Bharti Airtel will declare its March quarter earnings for India ...
Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Tigo Senegal GM describes sale as 'turning point for company' - ITWeb Africa
Tigo Senegal GM describes sale as 'turning point for company' ITWeb Africa
The finalisation of the sale of Millicom's operation in Senegal eight months after the transaction was announced is described as a turning point by the telco's ...
Thu, 03 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Chad has blocked WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter for a year - Quartz
Chad has blocked WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter for a year Quartz
365 days: that's how long people in the north-central African state of Chad haven't been able to freely access major social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter ...
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Orange Acquires Tigo DRC - Developing Telecoms
Orange Acquires Tigo DRC Developing Telecoms
Orange has announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of mobile operator Tigo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Sat, 23 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Mass Thiam appointed Tigo Senegal CEO - ITWeb Africa
Mass Thiam appointed Tigo Senegal CEO ITWeb Africa
Tigo Senegal has appointed Mass Thiam as its new CEO, to take over from Mitwa Kaemba Ng'ambi who served as Director General. Prior to this appointment, ...
Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya - Livemint
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya Livemint
Airtel Networks Kenya, Telkom Kenya to merge mobile, enterprise and carrier services in Kenya.The new entity, Airtel-Telkom, will invest in networks to ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Money transfer firm could take on Orange mobiles in Senegal - Reuters
Money transfer firm could take on Orange mobiles in Senegal Reuters
When Senegalese money transfer firm Wari agreed to buy the local mobile arm of Luxembourg-based Millicom International Cellular last month, it set the stage ...
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Millicom Tanzania Targets IPO as Ownership Dispute Settled - Bloomberg
Millicom Tanzania Targets IPO as Ownership Dispute Settled Bloomberg
Millicom International Cellular SA's Tanzanian unit is targeting an initial public offering “in the near future” after a court ruled in the company's favor in an ...
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign - Quartz
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign Quartz
For almost a year now, people across Chad Republic have not been able to access social media networks. The social media block began on Mar. 28 following a ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Liberty LatAm's bid for regional dominance - TelecomTV
Liberty LatAm's bid for regional dominance TelecomTV
Liberty will more than double its presence in Latin America if it proves successful in its bid to acquire Millicom, a deal that would push the latter, a long-time ...
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Wallet and Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size and ...
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services - ZDNet
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services ZDNet
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government ordered ISPs and telecom firms to suspend internet access and SMS services in a bid to quell planned ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom ordered to switch off service in the DRC - BizNews
Vodacom ordered to switch off service in the DRC BizNews
Vodacom has been ordered to switch off Internet and text services in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid protests against changes to the electoral code.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
UNHCR Chad Factsheet - August 2018 - Chad - ReliefWeb
UNHCR Chad Factsheet - August 2018 - Chad ReliefWeb
English Situation Report on Chad and 4 other countries about Coordination, Food and Nutrition, Aged Persons, Children and more; published on 25 Sep 2018 ...
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Business and Investment Opportunities (Databook Series) ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa - Business Standard
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa Business Standard
Bharti Airtel is looking to consolidate its position as the market leader or emerge as a strong number 2 in 14 African nations, where the company has a presence, ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Simba to get Sh400m from betting firm - The Citizen
Simba to get Sh400m from betting firm The Citizen
SportPesa, one of the leading betting firms in the country, has promised to give Sh150 million to Simba SC should they oust TP Mazembe of the Democratic ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UNHCR Chad Factsheet - July 2018 - Chad - ReliefWeb
UNHCR Chad Factsheet - July 2018 - Chad ReliefWeb
English Situation Report on Chad and 4 other countries about Agriculture, Coordination, Aged Persons, Children and more; published on 31 Jul 2018 by ...
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Tigo revamps wireless communication approach in TS4 lineup with new device, architecture - Solar Builder
Tigo revamps wireless communication approach in TS4 lineup with new device, architecture Solar Builder
I admit it: I can't keep up with all of the Tigo news these days. Here's the latest two announcements (not including this partnership with Solectria),
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
The impact of phone mast technology on a remote Congolese town – in pictures - The Guardian
The impact of phone mast technology on a remote Congolese town – in pictures The Guardian
Photographer Susan Schulman revisits Numbi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to see how a mobile phone tower is benefiting the isolated community.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Sectors | International Business Reports - Global Legal Group
Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Sectors | International Business Reports Global Legal Group
Amidglobaleconomic turbulence and political uncertainties, sluggish deal activity persists across Africa, with recent Mergermarket stats showing the continent's ...
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:08:41 GMT
Smile Communications to launch LTE in the Congo - RCR Wireless News
Smile Communications to launch LTE in the Congo RCR Wireless News
African telecommunications operator Smile Communications expects to launch commercial 4G LTE services in the Democratic Republic of Congo in January,
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Government directs taxman to clear DRC-bound cargo - The Citizen
Government directs taxman to clear DRC-bound cargo The Citizen
Dar es Salaam. The government has directed the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to immediately clear all transit cargo to the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africell DRC gets Vodacom, Orange interconnection | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
Africell DRC gets Vodacom, Orange interconnection | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
Africell subscribers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are now able to make calls towards Vodacom and Orange networks as the suspension has ...
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa - Quartz
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa Quartz
Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel plans to rationalize subsidiary Airtel's African operations, according to chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. Those comments ...
Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Mobile is a Lifeline: Research from Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania - United Republic of Tanzania - ReliefWeb
Mobile is a Lifeline: Research from Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania - United Republic of Tanzania ReliefWeb
English Analysis on United Republic of Tanzania and 3 other countries about Education, Logistics and Telecommunications, Children, Refugees and more; ...
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
The Imperfect Trial of Congo's 'Terminator' - Foreign Policy
The Imperfect Trial of Congo's 'Terminator' Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON and GOMA, Congo — When Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda's war crimes trial opened in The Hague last month, most of his victims ...
Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs - PRNewswire
Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs PRNewswire
NEW YORK, May 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Africa is a region in which mobile telephony infrastructure is the mainstay for telecom services. Download the full...
Mon, 27 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DRC's first independent call center to boost customer service - africanews
DRC's first independent call center to boost customer service africanews
For many years, the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have a centralized customer *service* platform where they could make simple requests, ask questions ...
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Chad blocks Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber and BBC - Quartz Africa
Chad blocks Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber and BBC Quartz Africa
Social media and messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Viber have been blocked in Chad, a move advocacy groups have linked ...
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
EDITORIAL: Address drc traders’ dar port complaints - The Citizen
EDITORIAL: Address drc traders’ dar port complaints The Citizen
The constant complaints by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) traders about delays at the Dar es Salaam Port are now a big concern.
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Research and Markets: Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - 2011 - Business Wire
Research and Markets: Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - 2011 Business Wire
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a4cc1a/democratic_republi) has announced the addition of the.
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Millions misused in Congo fiber optic line construction: report - Reuters
Millions misused in Congo fiber optic line construction: report Reuters
Millions of dollars were misused in the first phase of a project to build a national fiber optic network in Democratic Republic of Congo, a parliamentary mission ...
Wed, 20 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT
AFRICA BUSINESS - Move over, Manila? Congo call centre gives glimpse of what might be - Reuters
AFRICA BUSINESS - Move over, Manila? Congo call centre gives glimpse of what might be Reuters
... * Economy heavily dependent on mining sector. * Cell phone subscribers treble between 2009-14. * Centre is rare employment opportunity for young ...
Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT
SMA Solar enters MLPE solar market with Tigo Energy investment - PV-Tech
SMA Solar enters MLPE solar market with Tigo Energy investment PV-Tech
Stocks: PV inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology has made a US$20 million investment in module-level power electronics (MLPE) firm, Tigo Energy for a ...
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Tigo unveils new portfolio of solar optimizers - PV-Tech
Tigo unveils new portfolio of solar optimizers PV-Tech
Tigo announced Thursday that it is releasing its new portfolio of solar optimizers — which now feature UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology.
Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT
EAC’s has unrivaled advantage over other states in the free trade area - The Citizen
EAC’s has unrivaled advantage over other states in the free trade area The Citizen
Comesa and the South African Development Community (Sadc) blocs remain the leading trading partners for the East African Community (EAC).
Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
EDITORIAL: Simba players have to play with determination against TP Mazembe - The Citizen
EDITORIAL: Simba players have to play with determination against TP Mazembe The Citizen
The Simba Sports Club soccer team today plays its first match of the knockout stage of the African Champions League against TP Mazembe of the Democratic ...
Sat, 06 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
United Nations condemns killing of 8 peacekeepers - The Citizen
United Nations condemns killing of 8 peacekeepers The Citizen
New York. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Antonio Guterres, has condemned the killing of seven Malawian and one Tanzanian peacekeepers ...
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Mobile Network Operators & MVNOs in Africa, 2019: Analysis on Licence & Technology Deployments, Subscriber Evolution, Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Mobile Network Operators & MVNOs in Africa, 2019: Analysis on Licence & Technology Deployments, Subscriber Evolution, Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Africa - Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Drivers, Trends and Opportunities 2019-2024 - Business Intelligence
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Drivers, Trends and Opportunities 2019-2024 Business Intelligence
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese-build Tanzania data centre attracts East African countries - Data Economy
Chinese-build Tanzania data centre attracts East African countries Data Economy
Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo latest to seek services from Dar es Salaam-based facility and national Tanzanian ICT network.
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT
DRC's digital economy on the rise - ITWeb Africa
DRC's digital economy on the rise ITWeb Africa
ICT industry and media analysts have described the Democratic Republic of Congo's private sector "as a real digital battleground" and the central African ...
Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Ecobank, the Pan African Bank, appoints MFS Africa Ltd as Digital payment partner - africanews
Ecobank, the Pan African Bank, appoints MFS Africa Ltd as Digital payment partner africanews
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) The Pan-African bank announced today the appointment of MFS Africa (www.MFSAfrica.com) as Digital payment partner enabling ...
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Africell DRC to launch 3G services end-2014 | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
Africell DRC to launch 3G services end-2014 | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
Africell DRC is set to launch its 3G services at the end of the year, a source close to the company told Biztechafrica this week.
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Talk Africa: DRC's social media climate - MarkLives.com
Talk Africa: DRC's social media climate MarkLives.com
For a *fresh*, independent and investigative view of Africa's changing media, marketing and advertising landscape.s.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT
GoodWe launches smart solution for module-level monitoring & rapid shutdown and optimization - PV-Tech
GoodWe launches smart solution for module-level monitoring & rapid shutdown and optimization PV-Tech
Following last year's announced cooperation with Tigo, PV inverter manufacturer GoodWe is now launching the DNS and SDT rapid shutdown inverter series ...
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Financial Services: Key Drivers Of Potential And Risk - Fitch Solutions
Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Financial Services: Key Drivers Of Potential And Risk Fitch Solutions
Key View: Sub-Saharan Africa's mobile financial services (MFS) sector has been dominated by mobile network operators and the large unbanked population ...
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Feud between Rwanda, Uganda strongmen taking toll - The Citizen
Feud between Rwanda, Uganda strongmen taking toll The Citizen
The people living on either side of the Ugandan-Rwandan border at Katuna never much considered the boundary: children crossed for school, workers moved ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Oil trading firm expands its storage facility at Tanga port - The Citizen
Oil trading firm expands its storage facility at Tanga port The Citizen
The expanded oil imports storage warehouse operated by Gulf Bulk Petroleum (GBP) at Tanga Port will soon be operational.
Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? - BusinessTech
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? BusinessTech
Mobile operator Vodacom says it is keen to expand its foot print in three new countries by the end of 2014, but analysts are asking the question, where?
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Djibouti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Industry Key Players – Djibouti Telecom (Evatis, Adjib); Telecom Italia Sparkle; Saudi Telecom Company (STC); Algerie Telecom | 2023 - Amazing Facts
Djibouti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Industry Key Players – Djibouti Telecom (Evatis, Adjib); Telecom Italia Sparkle; Saudi Telecom Company (STC); Algerie Telecom | 2023 Amazing Facts
WiseGuyReports.com “Djibouti – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the ...
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:38:36 GMT
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea - Spaceflight News
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea Spaceflight News
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea | The Premier Source of Space Exploration and Satellite ...
Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:21:46 GMT
The Joy Of Doing Business In Africa: How Senegalese Politicians Tried To Shake Down Millicom For $200 Million - The Business Insider
The Joy Of Doing Business In Africa: How Senegalese Politicians Tried To Shake Down Millicom For $200 Million The Business Insider
An in-depth look at just how tough doing business in the developing world is.
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT
DRC capital awaits high speed internet | Government News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
DRC capital awaits high speed internet | Government News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
One year after the inauguration of the Democratic Republic of Congo's fibre optic landing station, many Kinshasa residents are yet to taste the high speed ...
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Cashing in on Africa’s lucrative mobile money market - Financial Mail
Cashing in on Africa’s lucrative mobile money market Financial Mail
With 87-million monthly users, the mobile money market in Africa is proving lucrative — and it still has ample room to grow.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
We’ve barely scratched the surface of M-Pesa, says Vodacom - Business Day
We’ve barely scratched the surface of M-Pesa, says Vodacom Business Day
Vodacom is on a mission to massively grow its mobile money business, and has tapped into the experience of Diego Gutierrez to do so. Gutierrez has 16 years' ...
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MoneyGram and Vodafone M-Pesa bring mobile remittances to new countries - PCWorld
MoneyGram and Vodafone M-Pesa bring mobile remittances to new countries PCWorld
People will be able to transfer funds from around 200 countries to users of Vodafone's mobile money transfer *service* M-Pesa.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Govt to escort 300 containers - The Citizen
Govt to escort 300 containers The Citizen
The government will now escort more than 300 containers destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after being held by the Tanzania Ports ...
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Innovation in technology changing development in Africa - The Africa Report
Innovation in technology changing development in Africa The Africa Report
Africa's technology experts, decision makers and innovators are gathering in Cape Town this week to look at the growth areas of technology on the continent.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Africa's operators lean towards regional interoperability - ITWeb Africa
Africa's operators lean towards regional interoperability ITWeb Africa
African telecom companies offering mobile money services are more inclined to regional interoperability than national cross network money transfers and other ...
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Africa Mobile - Global Finance
Africa Mobile Global Finance
Sub-Saharan Africa is already light years ahead of the rest of the world in advancing mobile banking. Now, governments are pressing for more cross-system ...
Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Polyethylene Wax Market to Flourish Owing to Its Increasing Application in Various Industries - Spaceflight News
Polyethylene Wax Market to Flourish Owing to Its Increasing Application in Various Industries Spaceflight News
The global polyethylene wax market seems consolidated in nature, as five companies hold two-third of the total revenue share in the market, observed by ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Samia, Ndumbaro attend Tshisekedi’s inauguration in DRC - The Citizen
Samia, Ndumbaro attend Tshisekedi’s inauguration in DRC The Citizen
Tanzania's Vice President, Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Foreign Affairs deputy minister, Damas Ndumbaro, on January 24, 2019, attended the swearing-in of ...
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Smartphones fail to break into DRC market | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
Smartphones fail to break into DRC market | Telecoms News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
Despite harvesting an unprecedented success in other parts of the African continent, smartphones have failed to make any significant impact in the Democratic ...
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Africell Still Strong despite Challenges - Global Times Newspaper
Africell Still Strong despite Challenges Global Times Newspaper
The telecommunications sector is one of the fastest growing in Sierra Leone and the battle to lead the market is one of the main goals of mobile companies ...
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators - PR Newswire
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Africa - Mobile Voice ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Tanzania government claims ownership of Airtel - africanews
Tanzania government claims ownership of Airtel africanews
The management of Tanzania Telecommunication company Limited (TTCL) have started a move to repossess a local mobile firm Airtel.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
DRC mobile banking faces challenges in remote areas - Biztech Africa
DRC mobile banking faces challenges in remote areas Biztech Africa
Isidore Monga is a civil servant whose salary, like millions others in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is now being paid via mobile banking.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
How to manage all your financial affairs from a $20 mobile phone - Quartz
How to manage all your financial affairs from a $20 mobile phone Quartz
“I feel like a caveman who's just been handed a Bic lighter,” reported Charles Graeber, a writer for Bloomberg Businessweek who recently went to Nairobi to ...
Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Liquid Telecom to invest Rwf24 billion in Rwanda - The New Times
Liquid Telecom to invest Rwf24 billion in Rwanda The New Times
Liquid Telecom Rwanda is planning to invest $34 million (about Rwf24 billion) in Rwanda as part of its $200 million Africa expansion plans. Sam Nkusi, the ...
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Azam FC knocks TP Mazembe out of Kagame Cup last eight - IPPmedia
Azam FC knocks TP Mazembe out of Kagame Cup last eight IPPmedia
KAGAME Cup defending champions Azam have kept on staying in pursuit of title defense, cruising to a hard fought 2-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Hotels Market Is Booming Worldwide | Marriott International, Hilton, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt Hotels, Jumeirah International - Indian Columnist
Hotels Market Is Booming Worldwide | Marriott International, Hilton, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt Hotels, Jumeirah International Indian Columnist
A new business intelligence report released by HTF MI with title “Global Hotels Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025” has abilities to raise as the most ...
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Rwanda Fiesta: A show par excellence - The New Times
Rwanda Fiesta: A show par excellence The New Times
I had the privilege of sitting down with the man responsible for bringing the Fiesta party down to Rwanda a few days before the event: That man is Lee ...
Sun, 09 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
As Somalia Orders UNSG Guterres Rep Haysom To Cease Operations Somaliland Invites Him With Guterres Still Silent - Inner City Press
As Somalia Orders UNSG Guterres Rep Haysom To Cease Operations Somaliland Invites Him With Guterres Still Silent Inner City Press
InnerCityPress.com is engaged these days in investigative journalism from the United Nations, including the World Bank, the IMF, the UN Development Program ...
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:55:15 GMT
Meet Lucy Quist: The most powerful woman in Ghanaian football - Myjoyonline.com
Meet Lucy Quist: The most powerful woman in Ghanaian football Myjoyonline.com
Arguably the most powerful woman in Ghana football today is former Airtel Ghana CEO, Lucy Quist who has been appointed the Vice President of the ...
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Foreign direct investment in African economies within global financial markets - African Review
Foreign direct investment in African economies within global financial markets African Review
The commercial connections between financiers, enterprises and emerging economies. Moin Siddiqi reports. Foreign direct investment in emerging economies ...
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
ICC’s judgement in doubt over Bashir visit to Jordan - The Citizen
ICC’s judgement in doubt over Bashir visit to Jordan The Citizen
The International Criminal Court's latest finding that Jordan was at fault in failing to arrest former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir when he visited Amman in ...
Sun, 12 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What was your intake nickname at University of Rwanda? - The New Times
What was your intake nickname at University of Rwanda? The New Times
In many schools, including universities, students always get creative by giving nicknames to teachers and different things. Since 2000, every intake apart from ...
Sun, 04 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Lucy Quist to head Airtel Ghana | Business News 2014-04-16 - GhanaWeb
Lucy Quist to head Airtel Ghana | Business News 2014-04-16 GhanaWeb
The Director for Vodafone Business Solutions, Lucy Quist is heading for Airtel Ghana as the new Chief Executive Officer. She is due to take over from Philip ...
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Review: How Rwanda became a model for Africa - USA TODAY
Review: How Rwanda became a model for Africa USA TODAY
Rwanda Inc. documents a country's ongoing transformation through the lens of leadership.
Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Profile of Ghana’s Normalisation Committee quartet - Goal.com
Profile of Ghana’s Normalisation Committee quartet Goal.com
Profile of Ghana's Normalisation Committee quartet.
Sun, 16 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Tatu City partners with Karibu Homes for 1000 affordable houses around Nairobi - The Exchange
Tatu City partners with Karibu Homes for 1000 affordable houses around Nairobi The Exchange
With a shortfall of around 1.9 million housing units across greater Nairobi and approximately 70 percent being in the lower to middle income segment, Karibu ...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Press Release Orange : 1st quarter 2017 financial information Paris Stock Exchange:ORA - GlobeNewswire
Press Release Orange : 1st quarter 2017 financial information Paris Stock Exchange:ORA GlobeNewswire
Press release. Paris, 27 April 2017. 1 st quarter 2017 financial information. The increase in Q1 2017 revenue and adjusted EBITDA confirms the successful ...
Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Imagine-Nation, a co-working space dedicated to youth entrepreneurship - The New Times
Imagine-Nation, a co-working space dedicated to youth entrepreneurship The New Times
Imagine-Nation is the brainchild of Imagine We Rwanda, a local organization that promotes the reading and creative writing culture in the country. It is the latest ...
Sun, 27 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Rwanda’s Not-So-Improbable Ambition To Be A Startup Hub of Africa - TechCrunch
Rwanda’s Not-So-Improbable Ambition To Be A Startup Hub of Africa TechCrunch
It's an odd feeling to come from California, one of the world's most prodigious economies where the infrastructure and public systems are simultaneously falling ...
Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:00:00 GMT
DRC TV turns to StarTimes to go digital | Broadcasting News in Democratic Republic of Congo - Biztech Africa
DRC TV turns to StarTimes to go digital | Broadcasting News in Democratic Republic of Congo Biztech Africa
A number of TV stations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are turning to pay TV company StarTimes to help them digitise their *content*, as the ...
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Boogaali, the Ugandan company making bicycles out of bamboo - AFRIKA NEWS
Boogaali, the Ugandan company making bicycles out of bamboo AFRIKA NEWS
It's in his workshop, in the capital city of Kampala, that young Ugandan entrepreneur Noordin Kasoma designs bicycles made out of bamboo. His company ...
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Yahoo Finance
Democratic Republic of Congo's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets.com Yahoo Finance
The "Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 - Analytics News
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Professional Survey with Industry Key Players – Vodacom Congo, Bharti Airtel (Zain, Celtel), Millicom (Tigo), Congo Chine Telecom (CCT, Orange Congo) | 2019-2023 Analytics News
WiseGuyReports.com “Democratic Republic of Congo – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research ...
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 - Stock Market Pioneer
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Trends, and Opportunities 2019-2024 Stock Market Pioneer
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:28:27 GMT
CCT relaunches as Orange RDC - TeleGeography
CCT relaunches as Orange RDC TeleGeography
Congo, Dem. Rep. France Telecom-Orange (FT-Orange) yesterday relaunched its wholly owned wireless operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT
PE-backed VLR acquires Comprehensive Clinical Trials - PE Hub
PE-backed VLR acquires Comprehensive Clinical Trials PE Hub
VitaLink Research, which is backed by Great Point Partners, has acquired West Palm Beach, FL-based Comprehensive Clinical Trials, a provider of clinical trials ...
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The CCT chaperonin is a novel regulator of Ca2+ signaling through modulation of Orai1 trafficking - Science Advances
The CCT chaperonin is a novel regulator of Ca2+ signaling through modulation of Orai1 trafficking Science Advances
Store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) encodes a range of cellular responses downstream of Ca2+ influx through the SOCE channel Orai1. Orai1 recycles at the ...
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Spec ops weathermen get name change, new mission to better fight great powers - AirForceTimes.com
Spec ops weathermen get name change, new mission to better fight great powers AirForceTimes.com
Special operations weather team airmen, known as SOWTs, are getting a new name and mission.
Mon, 13 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Through injuries, blasts and gunshots, 2019 Airman of the Year kept fighting - AirForceTimes.com
Through injuries, blasts and gunshots, 2019 Airman of the Year kept fighting AirForceTimes.com
Air Force Times' choice for 2019 Airman of the Year is a combat controller whose bravery during hours upon hours of fierce battle in Afghanistan may result in ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ivanhoe Mines names former Kinross CFO Tony Giardini as president; CEO to retire - The Globe and Mail
Ivanhoe Mines names former Kinross CFO Tony Giardini as president; CEO to retire The Globe and Mail
Tony Giardini will step in as president; long-time CEO Lars-Eric Johansson to retire in coming months.
Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria's suspended chief justice Walter Onnoghen ordered to appear before tribunal - africanews
Nigeria's suspended chief justice Walter Onnoghen ordered to appear before tribunal africanews
A tribunal on Monday ordered Nigeria's top judge to appear for trial on Feb. 13 in a case that has raised fears of interference in next month's presidential election ...
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
In a first, enlisted woman aims to become special operations weather airman - AirForceTimes.com
In a first, enlisted woman aims to become special operations weather airman AirForceTimes.com
Nine enlisted women have so far attempted to become special warfare airmen, but none have so far succeeded. Most have tried to become TACPs.
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Special tactics airman at Hurlburt dies in off-base incident - AirForceTimes.com
Special tactics airman at Hurlburt dies in off-base incident AirForceTimes.com
Staff Sgt. Jorge A. Hernandez, 26, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, 720th Special Tactics Group, died Tuesday in Nashville.
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Air Force eyes major changes to fix 'dysfunctional' battlefield airman structure - AirForceTimes.com
Air Force eyes major changes to fix 'dysfunctional' battlefield airman structure AirForceTimes.com
The Air Force is considering major changes to how it organizes, trains and sustains its elite battlefield airmen by 2030, according to a memo obtained by Air ...
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Pentagon identifies three special operations troops killed by IED in Afghanistan - Military Times
Pentagon identifies three special operations troops killed by IED in Afghanistan Military Times
The Department of Defense released the identities today of three U.S. special operations troops killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Aurora acquires Cold Chain Technologies - PE Hub
Aurora acquires Cold Chain Technologies PE Hub
Aurora Capital Partners has acquired Franklin, Massachusetts-based Cold Chain Technologies, a provider of single-use and reusable passive thermal ...
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Special tactics airman killed in Afghanistan followed in family's footsteps - AirForceTimes.com
Special tactics airman killed in Afghanistan followed in family's footsteps AirForceTimes.com
Aaron Elchin last spoke to his brother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, Saturday via Facetime from Afghanistan.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Thailand — almost — has JTACs: US and Thai battlefield airmen train in close-air support - AirForceTimes.com
Thailand — almost — has JTACs: US and Thai battlefield airmen train in close-air support AirForceTimes.com
Royal Thai Air Force combat controllers and U.S. Air Force tactical air control party airmen trained together during exercise Cope Tiger this month, as Thailand ...
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Largest African Air Chiefs Symposium to date kicks off - Air Force Link
Largest African Air Chiefs Symposium to date kicks off Air Force Link
The seventh annual African Air Chiefs Symposium began in Kasane May 16, 2017. The African Air Chiefs Symposium is an annual forum for air chiefs from ...
Wed, 17 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
The Air Force needs more special ops airmen. This is how it plans to get them. - AirForceTimes.com
The Air Force needs more special ops airmen. This is how it plans to get them. AirForceTimes.com
A new recruiting squadron will focus on sourcing candidates for Air Force special operations career fields.
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
United DRC opposition split on talks with Kabila - RFI
United DRC opposition split on talks with Kabila RFI
Key opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo have united under a new platform baptised "Rassemblement" or "Rally", to put pressure on ...
Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
FS Investment Corp closes merger with Corporate Capital Trust - PE Hub
FS Investment Corp closes merger with Corporate Capital Trust PE Hub
The merger of FS Investment Corp and Corporate Capital Trust Inc has closed, creating the second-largest publicly traded BDC. FS Investment Corp has been ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Investigation: How illegal timber from Cameroon's rainforest could be landing in China's ports - Greenpeace Africa
Investigation: How illegal timber from Cameroon's rainforest could be landing in China's ports Greenpeace Africa
Chinese firms are importing large quantities of wood which may be illegally cut from African rainforests – according to an ongoing Greenpeace investigation into ...
Mon, 21 Mar 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Research and Markets: Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - 2011 - Business Wire
Research and Markets: Democratic Republic of Congo - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - 2011 Business Wire
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a4cc1a/democratic_republi) has announced the addition of the.
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Refusing Conventional Cancer Treatment for CAM Carries More Risk, Study Says - AJMC.com Managed Markets Network
Refusing Conventional Cancer Treatment for CAM Carries More Risk, Study Says AJMC.com Managed Markets Network
Complementary medicine and alternative medicine (CAM) is estimated to be a multibillion business in the United States, but people who use it instead of ...
Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Report: Medal of Honor approved for Air Force combat controller Tech. Sgt. John Chapman - AirForceTimes.com
Report: Medal of Honor approved for Air Force combat controller Tech. Sgt. John Chapman AirForceTimes.com
Tech Sgt. John Chapman would be the first airman to receive a Medal of Honor for actions since the Vietnam War.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria's suspended chief justice charged over assets declaration breach - africanews
Nigeria's suspended chief justice charged over assets declaration breach africanews
A tribunal on Friday charged Nigeria's suspended chief judge for breaching asset declaration rules but adjourned his trial until after Saturday's presidential ...
Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The gaps and omissions in the CCT audit report by Cameroon's Ministry of Forestry brings to light the need for an Independent Forest Monitor - Greenpeace Africa - Greenpeace Africa
The gaps and omissions in the CCT audit report by Cameroon's Ministry of Forestry brings to light the need for an Independent Forest Monitor - Greenpeace Africa Greenpeace Africa
The Cameroon Ministry of Forestry recently published the results of an audit it commissioned of the Cameroonian company Compagnie de Commerce et de ...
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Li substituent tuning of LED phosphors with enhanced efficiency, tunable photoluminescence, and improved thermal stability - Science Advances
Li substituent tuning of LED phosphors with enhanced efficiency, tunable photoluminescence, and improved thermal stability Science Advances
Solid-state phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes (pc-WLEDs) are currently revolutionizing the lighting industry. To advance the technology, phosphors ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Air Force ups maximum retention bonus to $100K, plans big expansion - AirForceTimes.com
Air Force ups maximum retention bonus to $100K, plans big expansion AirForceTimes.com
The Air Force plans to increase the number of career fields eligible for re-enlistment bonuses to 115 in fiscal 2019, up from 92 in May.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bushmeat Hunting and Zoonotic Transmission of Simian T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 in Tropical West and Central Africa - Journal of Virology
Bushmeat Hunting and Zoonotic Transmission of Simian T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 in Tropical West and Central Africa Journal of Virology
Simian T-lymphotropic virus 1 (STLV-1) enters human populations through contact with nonhuman primate (NHP) bushmeat. We tested whether differences in ...
Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Anxiety as CCT defers judgement on case against Onnoghen till noon - Vanguard
Anxiety as CCT defers judgement on case against Onnoghen till noon Vanguard
There is palpable anxiety within the judiciary, as the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT is set to deliver judgment on the non-assets declaration charge the Federal ...
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Fallen Air Force combat controller to receive Medal of Honor for 2002 Battle of Roberts Ridge - AirForceTimes.com
Fallen Air Force combat controller to receive Medal of Honor for 2002 Battle of Roberts Ridge AirForceTimes.com
President Donald Trump will present the medal during a White House ceremony Aug. 22.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Structural investigation of a chaperonin in action reveals how nucleotide binding regulates the functional cycle - Science Advances
Structural investigation of a chaperonin in action reveals how nucleotide binding regulates the functional cycle Science Advances
Chaperonins are ubiquitous protein assemblies present in bacteria, eukaryota, and archaea, facilitating the folding of proteins, preventing protein aggregation, ...
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
The video of Medal of Honor nominee Tech. Sgt Chapman's heroic last stand is now online - AirForceTimes.com
The video of Medal of Honor nominee Tech. Sgt Chapman's heroic last stand is now online AirForceTimes.com
Video excerpts of the heroic last stand of Technical Sgt. John Chapman, the combat controller who is to posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery ...
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Combat controller to receive Air Force Cross for actions during fierce Afghan battle - AirForceTimes.com
Combat controller to receive Air Force Cross for actions during fierce Afghan battle AirForceTimes.com
Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, will receive the Air Force Cross for his actions during a 2016 battle in ...
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
JTAC called in airstrikes despite softball-sized hole in his back after being shot - Military Times
JTAC called in airstrikes despite softball-sized hole in his back after being shot Military Times
The situation was looking grim when a team of 30 U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan commandos found themselves surrounded in a Taliban-sympathizing ...
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
FS/KKR Advisor to merge BDCs FSIC and CCT - PE Hub
FS/KKR Advisor to merge BDCs FSIC and CCT PE Hub
FS/KKR Advisor LLC, a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC, have agreed to merge business development companies FS ...
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Polyethylene Wax Market to Flourish Owing to Its Increasing Application in Various Industries - Spaceflight News
Polyethylene Wax Market to Flourish Owing to Its Increasing Application in Various Industries Spaceflight News
The global polyethylene wax market seems consolidated in nature, as five companies hold two-third of the total revenue share in the market, observed by ...
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea - Spaceflight News
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea Spaceflight News
Global Gas Analyzers Market Insights 2018 – Fuji Electric, General Electric, Servomex (Spectris), Protea | The Premier Source of Space Exploration and Satellite ...
Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:21:46 GMT
Staple Street Capital acquires iQor's international logistics and product service assets - PE Hub
Staple Street Capital acquires iQor's international logistics and product service assets PE Hub
Staple Street Capital has acquired iQor's international logistics and product *service* assets. No financial terms were disclosed. The acquired businesses will be ...
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
John Chapman was an 'incredible warrior,' but here's what made him such an inspiring human being - AirForceTimes.com
John Chapman was an 'incredible warrior,' but here's what made him such an inspiring human being AirForceTimes.com
During a ceremony to mark Tech. Sgt. John Chapman's induction into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon Air Force leaders provided an unparalleled view into ...
Sun, 02 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Pentagon's deputy secretary temporarily gets lead space advisory job - DefenseNews.com
Pentagon's deputy secretary temporarily gets lead space advisory job DefenseNews.com
The deputy defense secretary will step temporarily into the role of the Pentagon's lead coordinator for space activities, but questions remain on who will ...
Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
China Ip65 voice control works with Alexa and Google Assistant Rgb Led Wifi Smart Strip(waterproof) - Global Sources
China Ip65 voice control works with Alexa and Google Assistant Rgb Led Wifi Smart Strip(waterproof) Global Sources
China smart light strip DSX-DD30--24VRGBW-IP65-c40 is supplied by ? smart light strip manufacturers, producers, suppliers on Global Sources.
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:27:59 GMT
Congo Swears In Felix Tshisekedi As President Despite Controversy - Leadership Newspaper
Congo Swears In Felix Tshisekedi As President Despite Controversy Leadership Newspaper
Republic of Congo sworn in Felix Tshisekedi has her new president on Thursday, marking the first peaceful – though not undisputed – transfer of power in the ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
PHILIPPINES: CCT Proven to Keep Poor Children Healthy and in School – World Bank - World Bank Group
PHILIPPINES: CCT Proven to Keep Poor Children Healthy and in School – World Bank World Bank Group
Expert says Pantawid Pamilya one of the best-targeted social safety nets in the world. MANILA, September 23, 2015—Pantawid Pamilya, the Philippines' ...
Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Onnoghen to CCT: You can’t try me - Vanguard
Onnoghen to CCT: You can’t try me Vanguard
•Declines to appear for trial; court stops his arraignment •CCT shifts arraignment to January 22, orders *fresh service* of charge •Lawyers down tools in Cross ...
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: Alleviating Poverty Through Pro-Poor Policies - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: Alleviating Poverty Through Pro-Poor Policies AllAfrica - Top Africa News
The recent report that Nigeria has the highest number of the poorest of the poor globally is a source of concern that needs to be treated urgently.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: Reactions Trail Justice Onnoghen's Reported 'Resignation' - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: Reactions Trail Justice Onnoghen's Reported 'Resignation' AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Reactions have continued to trail the purported resignation of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday night, ...
Sat, 06 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
'Extraordinary sacrifice': Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor - AirForceTimes.com
'Extraordinary sacrifice': Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor AirForceTimes.com
Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, the combat controller who was killed trying to save the lives of a team of Army Rangers during a ferocious Afghanistan battle in 2002, ...
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria lawyers announce nationwide strike over Chief Justice's removal - africanews
Nigeria lawyers announce nationwide strike over Chief Justice's removal africanews
The association joins a long list of groups - home and abroad that have criticized the manner in which President Buhari replaced ex Chief Justice Walter ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Newsline for May 4, 2019 - Church of the Brethren Newsline
Newsline for May 4, 2019 Church of the Brethren Newsline
NEWS 1) Emergency Disaster Fund grants totaling $70000 support Africa cyclone relief 2) Global Food Initiative announces numerous grants 3) On Earth Peace ...
Sat, 04 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ecuador: Amicus brief regarding Same-Sex Marriage - Human Rights Watch
Ecuador: Amicus brief regarding Same-Sex Marriage Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch respectfully requests that the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court accept this submission for its consideration of the international legal ...
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Two Air Force women pass test to begin battlefield airmen training - AirForceTimes.com
Two Air Force women pass test to begin battlefield airmen training AirForceTimes.com
An active-duty airmen and an officer are ready to move on to the next phase.
Fri, 13 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Skyview-backed Continuum Global Solutions acquires King TeleServices - PE Hub
Skyview-backed Continuum Global Solutions acquires King TeleServices PE Hub
Continuum Global Solutions LLC, which is backed by Skyview Capital LLC, has acquired Brooklyn, New York-based King TeleServices, a provider of contact ...
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Tanzania's Conditional Cash Transfer Program Helps Reduce Extreme Poverty - World Bank Group
Tanzania's Conditional Cash Transfer Program Helps Reduce Extreme Poverty World Bank Group
A recent evaluation shows that the country's conditional cash transfer program has helped reduce extreme poverty, especially among female-headed ...
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: Govt Freezes Bank Accounts of CJN Walter Onnoghen - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: Govt Freezes Bank Accounts of CJN Walter Onnoghen AllAfrica - Top Africa News
The Federal Government has ordered the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to freeze all bank accounts belonging to Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), ...
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
World Bank Approves New Funding for Philippines' Social Safety Net - World Bank Group
World Bank Approves New Funding for Philippines' Social Safety Net World Bank Group
Conditional Cash Transfer Program gets $450 Million. WASHINGTON, February 19, 2016 – The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a new ...
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for 2002's Operation Anaconda - NavyTimes.com
Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for 2002's Operation Anaconda NavyTimes.com
The White House announced Monday that a retired Navy SEAL will receive the Medal of Honor later this month for his actions during 2002's Operation ...
Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Planning Begins for USAF Next-Gen Air Dominance - DefenseNews.com
Planning Begins for USAF Next-Gen Air Dominance DefenseNews.com
The US Air Force is weeks away from the start of a deep-dive process that will eventually decide what technologies and capabilities it will invest in to ensure air ...
Sat, 07 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: National Cash Transfer Programme Is for the Poorest - Sinkaiye - AllAfrica.com
Nigeria: National Cash Transfer Programme Is for the Poorest - Sinkaiye AllAfrica.com
Interview - Dr Temitope Sinkaiye is the National Programme Coordinator at the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO). In this interview with MAKINDE ...
Sat, 15 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Four-day firefight: Combat controller earns Silver Star for Afghanistan valor - AirForceTimes.com
Four-day firefight: Combat controller earns Silver Star for Afghanistan valor AirForceTimes.com
Tech. Sgt. Brian Claughsey coordinated 17 airstrikes to help liberate the city of Kunduz.
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Nigeria: Senate Goes to Supreme Court for Legal Interpretation - AllAfrica.com
Nigeria: Senate Goes to Supreme Court for Legal Interpretation AllAfrica.com
The much-publicised reconvening of the Senate today over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen by President ...
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Nigeria: Saraki's Supreme Court Victory and 2019 Permutations - AllAfrica.com
Nigeria: Saraki's Supreme Court Victory and 2019 Permutations AllAfrica.com
The Supreme Court last week resolved in favour of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the case of false declaration of assets, instituted against him by the ...
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Airmen train with Marines to boost skills, capability - AirForceTimes.com
Airmen train with Marines to boost skills, capability AirForceTimes.com
Two special tactics officers joined MARSOC training to learn how to lead a joint force.
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: 8th National Assembly - Saraki's Glorious Exit As Senate President - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: 8th National Assembly - Saraki's Glorious Exit As Senate President AllAfrica - Top Africa News
In less than a month from now, Dr. Bukola Saraki will take a bow from the Senate as its president after a tortuous and eventful four-year reign. And unless the ...
Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Embraer delivers 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 | Buzz travel - Travel News | eTurboNews
Embraer delivers 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 | Buzz travel Travel News | eTurboNews
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3;) delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), of which 11 were commercial aircraft and 11 were executive jets ...
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Optima Partner recruits KKR's Horton to head new West Coast office - PE Hub
Optima Partner recruits KKR's Horton to head new West Coast office PE Hub
Optima Partners, a global regulatory compliance and risk management advisory firm, has named Shannon M. Horton as director and head of the firm's new West ...
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Airman, 39, becomes first chief to earn Ranger tab - AirForceTimes.com
Airman, 39, becomes first chief to earn Ranger tab AirForceTimes.com
A handful of airmen are breaking the Air Force's “chair force” stereotype with their appetite to graduate from the Army's elite Ranger school. The latest airman to ...
Fri, 20 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Changes coming to deployed Airman pay > US Air Force > Article Display - Air Force Link
Changes coming to deployed Airman pay > US Air Force > Article Display Air Force Link
Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs. The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent ...
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Nigeria: 13 Factors That 'Triggered' Saraki's Fall in Kwara - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: 13 Factors That 'Triggered' Saraki's Fall in Kwara AllAfrica - Top Africa News
On Saturday, Senate President Bukola Saraki lost in his bid to return to the Senate. In the National Assembly elections held in Kwara Central Senatorial District, ...
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Hotels Market Is Booming Worldwide | Marriott International, Hilton, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt Hotels, Jumeirah International - Indian Columnist
Hotels Market Is Booming Worldwide | Marriott International, Hilton, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt Hotels, Jumeirah International Indian Columnist
A new business intelligence report released by HTF MI with title “Global Hotels Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025” has abilities to raise as the most ...
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Combat controller recognized for heroics in Sept. battles - AirForceTimes.com
Combat controller recognized for heroics in Sept. battles AirForceTimes.com
Combat controller to receive Silver Star and a national award for two missions in September in Afghanistan.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Cloud-Native Data Pipelines with Apache Kafka - InfoQ.com
Cloud-Native Data Pipelines with Apache Kafka InfoQ.com
Gwen Shapira discusses how data engineering requirements changed in a cloud-native world, and how the solutions change with them.
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Philippines' government to introduce biometrics-based national ID system - Biometric Update
Philippines' government to introduce biometrics-based national ID system Biometric Update
Duterte has allocated US$40 million for the Philippine Statistics Authority to implement the biometrics-based national ID system.
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Chambersburg Community Theatre Auditioning for Christmas Show - Franklin County Free Press
Chambersburg Community Theatre Auditioning for Christmas Show Franklin County Free Press
The Chambersburg Community Theater is calling all actors and actresses to audition for this years Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical.
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Duterte's Double Play with China and the US - Geopoliticalmonitor.com
Duterte's Double Play with China and the US Geopoliticalmonitor.com
Duterte's pivot toward China and away from the United States is a gambit that won't necessarily pay off in terms of increased concessions.
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
The new world atlas of artificial night sky brightness - Science Advances
The new world atlas of artificial night sky brightness Science Advances
Artificial lights raise night sky luminance, creating the most visible effect of light pollution—artificial skyglow. Despite the increasing interest among scientists in ...
Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
From the archives: The first airmen to die in combat in Afghanistan - AirForceTimes.com
From the archives: The first airmen to die in combat in Afghanistan AirForceTimes.com
Republished from March 18, 2002, Air Force Times:
Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Air Force massively expands re-up bonus list; some could get $90,000 to stay in - AirForceTimes.com
Air Force massively expands re-up bonus list; some could get $90,000 to stay in AirForceTimes.com
The Air Force is nearly tripling the number of jobs eligible for selective re-enlistment bonuses in fiscal 2016.
Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
A variational approach to probing extreme events in turbulent dynamical systems - Science Advances
A variational approach to probing extreme events in turbulent dynamical systems Science Advances
Extreme events are ubiquitous in a wide range of dynamical systems, including turbulent fluid flows, nonlinear waves, large-scale networks, and biological ...
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
CJN: S-Court to determine Onnoghen’s fate May 17 - Vanguard
CJN: S-Court to determine Onnoghen’s fate May 17 Vanguard
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, fixed May 17 to deliver judgment in a suit the Cross River State Government filed to challenge the suspension of the Chief ...
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An extensive reef system at the Amazon River mouth - Science Advances
An extensive reef system at the Amazon River mouth Science Advances
Large rivers create major gaps in reef distribution along tropical shelves. The Amazon River represents 20% of the global riverine discharge to the ocean, ...
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Plastic bottle battle: members respond to our new environment series - The Guardian
Plastic bottle battle: members respond to our new environment series The Guardian
The Guardian's Bottling It series is shining a light on the problem of what to do with the 1m plastic drinking bottles produced every minute. Your replies were ...
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Transit Packaging Market 2025 Size, Growth Drivers, Opportunities, Industry Trends and Forecast - Crypto News Today
Transit Packaging Market 2025 Size, Growth Drivers, Opportunities, Industry Trends and Forecast Crypto News Today
The research report on Transit Packaging focusses on Vital dynamics of Transit Packaging Market. The prospective of the Transit Packaging Industry has been ...
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Presidency in dilemma over agency to strip EFCC, ICPC, CCB, others of power - Vanguard
Presidency in dilemma over agency to strip EFCC, ICPC, CCB, others of power Vanguard
A new law that seeks to limit the prosecutorial and confiscating powers of all operating anti-graft agencies in the country has thrown the Presidency into.
Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ca2+ signals regulate mitochondrial metabolism by stimulating CREB-mediated expression of the mitochondrial Ca2+ uniporter gene MCU - Science Magazine
Ca2+ signals regulate mitochondrial metabolism by stimulating CREB-mediated expression of the mitochondrial Ca2+ uniporter gene MCU Science Magazine
The calcium uniporter complex, which includes the protein MCU, mediates mitochondrial calcium uptake, a process that buffers excess cytosolic calcium and ...
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The ConCourt and transformation - DOCUMENTS - Politicsweb
The ConCourt and transformation - DOCUMENTS Politicsweb
TRANSFORMATION AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT. SETTING THE SCENE. South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has long ...
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Dynamic white lighting mimics daylighting - Building Design + Construction
Dynamic white lighting mimics daylighting Building Design + Construction
By varying an LED luminaire's color temperature, it is possible to mimic daylighting, to some extent, and the natural circadian rhythms that accompany it, writes ...
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14 hours of valor: Combat controller receives Silver Star for Afghan battle - AirForceTimes.com
14 hours of valor: Combat controller receives Silver Star for Afghan battle AirForceTimes.com
Staff Sergeant Keaton Thiem, a combat controller, received the Silver Star for extraordinary heroism during a 14-hour battle in Afghanistan in February.
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Philippines: More Opportunities for Citizen Participation in Promoting Good Governance - World Bank Group
Philippines: More Opportunities for Citizen Participation in Promoting Good Governance World Bank Group
Citizens and civil society groups have greater opportunities for engaging government on matters affecting their daily lives using the internet.
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Taming Tempests - Lab News
Taming Tempests Lab News
Dr Qin Jim Chen explains how hurricane modelling enables the prediction of natural phenomena that could endanger lives.
Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
In Vivo Identification of Regulators of Cell Invasion Across Basement Membranes - Science Magazine (subscription)
In Vivo Identification of Regulators of Cell Invasion Across Basement Membranes Science Magazine (subscription)
Cell invasion through basement membranes during development, immune surveillance, and metastasis remains poorly understood. To gain further insight into ...
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FS Investments and KKR launch BDC platform - PE Hub
FS Investments and KKR launch BDC platform PE Hub
FS Investments and KKR have formed a business development company platform. Named FS/KKR Advisor LLC, the partnership will serve as investment adviser ...
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
The Evolution of LED Technologies and Controls - Chain Store Age
The Evolution of LED Technologies and Controls Chain Store Age
Chain stores are notorious for their large consumption of energy, in fact, energy is the fourth largest in-store operating cost for U.S. retailers. Out of this energy ...
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Legrand and Lumileds collaborate on Tunable White LED Lighting - News - Compound Semiconductor
Legrand and Lumileds collaborate on Tunable White LED Lighting - News Compound Semiconductor
Legrand, North & Central America and Lumileds have announced a partnership agreement that will bring to market a simple to integrate and easy-to-install plug ...
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
The activation loop of PIP5K functions as a membrane sensor essential for lipid substrate processing - Science Advances
The activation loop of PIP5K functions as a membrane sensor essential for lipid substrate processing Science Advances
Phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase (PIP5K), a representative member of the phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinase (PIPK) family, is a major enzyme that ...
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A molecular mechanism of chaperone-client recognition - Science Advances
A molecular mechanism of chaperone-client recognition Science Advances
Molecular chaperones are essential in aiding client proteins to fold into their native structure and in maintaining cellular protein homeostasis. However ...
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Remote Control Toy Car Market Key Players, SWOT Analysis, Dynamics, Drivers, Key Indicators and Forecast to 2025 - Crypto News Today
Remote Control Toy Car Market Key Players, SWOT Analysis, Dynamics, Drivers, Key Indicators and Forecast to 2025 Crypto News Today
January 25, 2019 (satprnews) – QYResearch is a leading market research publisher which pursuits high product quality with the belief that quality is the soul of ...
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WBUHS issues Notice for allotment of seats in B Sc Critical Care, B Sc Operation Theatre Technology... - Education Medical Dialogues
WBUHS issues Notice for allotment of seats in B Sc Critical Care, B Sc Operation Theatre Technology... Education Medical Dialogues
West Bengal: Through a recent notice, West Bengal University of University Sciences (WBUHS) has informed about the allotment of seats in B Sc Critical Care ...
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Nigeria: 13 Nigerian Senators Face Corruption Probe, Trial - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Nigeria: 13 Nigerian Senators Face Corruption Probe, Trial AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Less than three years into its existence, the 8th Senate has cemented itself in the sands of time - making and breaking good and bad records.
Sun, 27 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Axios Science - May 16, 2019 - Axios
Axios Science - May 16, 2019 Axios
Thanks for subscribing to Axios Science. Did someone forward you this email? Consider signing up. I appreciate any tips, scoops and feedback — simply reply ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Theoretical guidelines to create and tune electric skyrmion bubbles - Science Advances
Theoretical guidelines to create and tune electric skyrmion bubbles Science Advances
Researchers have long wondered whether ferroelectrics may present topological textures akin to magnetic skyrmions and chiral bubbles, the results being ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Reliable and practical computational description of molecular crystal polymorphs - Science Advances
Reliable and practical computational description of molecular crystal polymorphs Science Advances
Reliable prediction of the polymorphic energy landscape of a molecular crystal would yield profound insight into drug development in terms of the existence and ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Finland has just published everyone’s taxes on ‘National Jealousy Day’ - The European Sting
Finland has just published everyone’s taxes on ‘National Jealousy Day’ The European Sting
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative ...
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Erasable and recreatable two-dimensional electron gas at the heterointerface of SrTiO3 and a water-dissolvable overlayer - Science Advances
Erasable and recreatable two-dimensional electron gas at the heterointerface of SrTiO3 and a water-dissolvable overlayer Science Advances
While benefiting greatly from electronics, our society also faces a major problem of electronic waste, which has already caused environmental pollution and ...
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Optimal transport and colossal ionic mechano-conductance in graphene crown ethers - Science Advances
Optimal transport and colossal ionic mechano-conductance in graphene crown ethers Science Advances
Biological ion channels balance electrostatic and dehydration effects to yield large ion selectivity alongside high transport rates. These macromolecular systems ...
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Role of initial magnetic disorder: A time-dependent ab initio study of ultrafast demagnetization mechanisms - Science Advances
Role of initial magnetic disorder: A time-dependent ab initio study of ultrafast demagnetization mechanisms Science Advances
Despite more than 20 years of development, the underlying physics of the laser-induced demagnetization process is still debated. We present a fast, real-time ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Magnetizing topological surface states of Bi2Se3 with a CrI3 monolayer - Science Advances
Magnetizing topological surface states of Bi2Se3 with a CrI3 monolayer Science Advances
To magnetize surfaces of topological insulators without damaging their topological feature is a crucial step for the realization of the quantum anomalous Hall ...
Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Visualization of ultrafast melting initiated from radiation-driven defects in solids - Science Advances
Visualization of ultrafast melting initiated from radiation-driven defects in solids Science Advances
Materials exposed to extreme radiation environments such as fusion reactors or deep spaces accumulate substantial defect populations that alter their ...
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
High thermal conductivity of high-quality monolayer boron nitride and its thermal expansion - Science Advances
High thermal conductivity of high-quality monolayer boron nitride and its thermal expansion Science Advances
Heat management has become more and more critical, especially in miniaturized modern devices, so the exploration of highly thermally conductive materials ...
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Supercell revenue drops despite mobile gaming market growth - Verdict
Supercell revenue drops despite mobile gaming market growth Verdict
The mobile gaming market continued to grow in 2017, but not for the world's fifth biggest mobile developer. Supercell revenue dropped by 14 percent in 2017.
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Li substituent tuning of LED phosphors with enhanced efficiency, tunable photoluminescence, and improved thermal stability - Science Advances
Li substituent tuning of LED phosphors with enhanced efficiency, tunable photoluminescence, and improved thermal stability Science Advances
Solid-state phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes (pc-WLEDs) are currently revolutionizing the lighting industry. To advance the technology, phosphors ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The Science Behind Lightning's Electric Shows - WIRED
The Science Behind Lightning's Electric Shows WIRED
Lightning's antics have inspired fear and devotion throughout history. But what's the science behind the mythology?
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Spin fluctuation induced Weyl semimetal state in the paramagnetic phase of EuCd2As2 - Science Advances
Spin fluctuation induced Weyl semimetal state in the paramagnetic phase of EuCd2As2 Science Advances
Weyl fermions as emergent quasiparticles can arise in Weyl semimetals (WSMs) in which the energy bands are nondegenerate, resulting from inversion or ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Carbon doping of WS2 monolayers: Bandgap reduction and p-type doping transport - Science Advances
Carbon doping of WS2 monolayers: Bandgap reduction and p-type doping transport Science Advances
Chemical doping constitutes an effective route to alter the electronic, chemical, and optical properties of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides ...
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Accel collects $575 mln for fund to invest in European and Israeli startups - PE Hub
Accel collects $575 mln for fund to invest in European and Israeli startups PE Hub
Accel has raised $575 million for its sixth fund that will invest in early-stage companies in Europe and Israel. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Accel has ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Ultrafast electron calorimetry uncovers a new long-lived metastable state in 1T-TaSe2 mediated by mode-selective electron-phonon coupling - Science Advances
Ultrafast electron calorimetry uncovers a new long-lived metastable state in 1T-TaSe2 mediated by mode-selective electron-phonon coupling Science Advances
Quantum materials represent one of the most promising frontiers in the quest for faster, lightweight, energy-efficient technologies. However, their inherent ...
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Digital freight forwarder Sennder nabs $70 mln Series C - PE Hub
Digital freight forwarder Sennder nabs $70 mln Series C PE Hub
Berlin-based Sennder, a digital freight forwarder, has secured $70 million in Series C funding. Lakestar led the round. PRESS RELEASE. Sennder, Europe's ...
Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Evidence for a quantum spin Hall phase in graphene decorated with Bi2Te3 nanoparticles - Science Advances
Evidence for a quantum spin Hall phase in graphene decorated with Bi2Te3 nanoparticles Science Advances
Realization of the quantum spin Hall effect in graphene devices has remained an outstanding challenge dating back to the inception of the field of topological ...
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Privitar raises $40 mln - PE Hub
Privitar raises $40 mln PE Hub
Privitar said June 10 that it raised a $40 million Series B round led by Accel. Existing investors Partech, Salesforce Ventures, 24Haymarket and IQ Capital ...
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Graphene catalyzes the reversible formation of a C–C bond between two molecules - Science Advances
Graphene catalyzes the reversible formation of a C–C bond between two molecules Science Advances
Carbon deposits are well-known inhibitors of transition metal catalysts. In contrast to this undesirable behavior, here we show that epitaxial graphene grown on ...
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Fintech AI platform Senso.ai nabs $1.5 mln in BGF-led seed round - PE Hub
Fintech AI platform Senso.ai nabs $1.5 mln in BGF-led seed round PE Hub
Senso.ai, a Toronto-based financial technology artificial intelligence (AI) platform, has raised $1.5 million in a seed-stage financing. The round was led by U.S. ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What is the origin of macroscopic friction? - Science Advances
What is the origin of macroscopic friction? Science Advances
What is the origin of molecular friction, and how can macroscopic friction be explained in terms of molecular friction? To elucidate the origins of molecular and ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Polymorphism of bulk boron nitride - Science Advances
Polymorphism of bulk boron nitride Science Advances
Boron nitride (BN) is a material with outstanding technological promise due to its exceptional thermochemical stability, structural, electronic, and thermal ...
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Interlayer couplings, Moiré patterns, and 2D electronic superlattices in MoS2/WSe2 hetero-bilayers - Science Advances
Interlayer couplings, Moiré patterns, and 2D electronic superlattices in MoS2/WSe2 hetero-bilayers Science Advances
By using direct growth, we create a rotationally aligned MoS2/WSe2 hetero-bilayer as a designer van der Waals heterostructure. With rotational alignment, the ...
Fri, 06 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Polymeric vanadyl species determine the low-temperature activity of V-based catalysts for the SCR of NOx with NH3 - Science Advances
Polymeric vanadyl species determine the low-temperature activity of V-based catalysts for the SCR of NOx with NH3 Science Advances
The structure of dispersed vanadyl species plays a crucial role in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH3 over vanadia-based catalysts. Here, we ...
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Phonon localization in heat conduction - Science Advances
Phonon localization in heat conduction Science Advances
Nondiffusive phonon thermal transport, extensively observed in nanostructures, has largely been attributed to classical size effects, ignoring the wave nature of ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
LionTree expands team with new addition - PE Hub
LionTree expands team with new addition PE Hub
LionTree LLC, an investment and merchant banking firm, has added Nick Tuosto to its San Francisco office. Tuosto will hold a senior position, according to a ...
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Do Scores of Tornadoes Slamming Midwest Redefine “Tornado Alley?” - National Geographic
Do Scores of Tornadoes Slamming Midwest Redefine “Tornado Alley?” National Geographic
Death and disaster strike a handful of Midwest states over weekend, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Ohio—states not part of the ...
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Photocarrier generation from interlayer charge-transfer transitions in WS2-graphene heterostructures - Science Advances
Photocarrier generation from interlayer charge-transfer transitions in WS2-graphene heterostructures Science Advances
Efficient interfacial carrier generation in van der Waals heterostructures is critical for their electronic and optoelectronic applications. We demonstrate broadband ...
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Catalysis-tunable Heusler alloys in selective hydrogenation of alkynes: A new potential for old materials - Science Advances
Catalysis-tunable Heusler alloys in selective hydrogenation of alkynes: A new potential for old materials Science Advances
Heusler alloys (X2YZ) are well-established intermetallic compound materials in various fields because their function can be precisely adjusted by elemental ...
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Dislocation behaviors in nanotwinned diamond - Science Advances
Dislocation behaviors in nanotwinned diamond Science Advances
Experimental results (Huang et al.) indicated that nanotwinned diamond (nt-diamond) has unprecedented hardness, whose physical mechanism has remained ...
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Tornadoes Possible Thursday Afternoon - Franklin County Free Press
Tornadoes Possible Thursday Afternoon Franklin County Free Press
FRANKLIN COUNTY — A severe weather warning has been issued for central Pennsylvania this afternoon, including Franklin County. National Weather *Service* ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Hidden CDW states and insulator-to-metal transition after a pulsed femtosecond laser excitation in layered chalcogenide 1T-TaS2-xSex - Science Advances
Hidden CDW states and insulator-to-metal transition after a pulsed femtosecond laser excitation in layered chalcogenide 1T-TaS2-xSex Science Advances
The hidden (H) quantum state in 1T-TaS2 has sparked considerable interest in the field of correlated electron systems. Here, we investigate ultrafast switches to ...
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Adsorbate-driven reactive interfacial Pt-NiO1-x nanostructure formation on the Pt3Ni(111) alloy surface - Science Advances
Adsorbate-driven reactive interfacial Pt-NiO1-x nanostructure formation on the Pt3Ni(111) alloy surface Science Advances
The origin of the synergistic catalytic effect between metal catalysts and reducible oxides has been debated for decades. Clarification of this effect, namely, the ...
Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Observation of an environmentally insensitive solid-state spin defect in diamond - Science Magazine
Observation of an environmentally insensitive solid-state spin defect in diamond Science Magazine
Certain defects in diamond are among the most promising physical implementations of qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. However, identifying a ...
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Photos of the year 2018 - The Sydney Morning Herald
Photos of the year 2018 The Sydney Morning Herald
Photos of the year 2018 by Sydney Morning Herald photographers.
Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? - BusinessTech
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? BusinessTech
Mobile operator Vodacom says it is keen to expand its foot print in three new countries by the end of 2014, but analysts are asking the question, where?
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Moiré excitons: From programmable quantum emitter arrays to spin-orbit–coupled artificial lattices - Science Advances
Moiré excitons: From programmable quantum emitter arrays to spin-orbit–coupled artificial lattices Science Advances
Highly uniform and ordered nanodot arrays are crucial for high-performance quantum optoelectronics, including new semiconductor lasers and single-photon ...
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
A simple electron counting model for half-Heusler surfaces - Science Advances
A simple electron counting model for half-Heusler surfaces Science Advances
Heusler compounds are a ripe platform for discovery and manipulation of emergent properties in topological and magnetic heterostructures. In these ...
Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Spin- and valley-polarized one-way Klein tunneling in photonic topological insulators - Science Advances
Spin- and valley-polarized one-way Klein tunneling in photonic topological insulators Science Advances
Recent advances in condensed matter physics have shown that the spin degree of freedom of electrons can be efficiently exploited in the emergent field of ...
Fri, 11 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Dislocation-driven growth of two-dimensional lateral quantum-well superlattices - Science Advances
Dislocation-driven growth of two-dimensional lateral quantum-well superlattices Science Advances
The advent of two-dimensional (2D) materials has led to extensive studies of heterostructures for novel applications. 2D lateral multiheterojunctions and ...
Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
'Educated immigrants get stuck in limbo in Sweden' - The Local.se
'Educated immigrants get stuck in limbo in Sweden' The Local.se
Countless degree holders who move to Sweden struggle to get their credentials recognized and find work. The Local speaks to a Swedish union group trying to ...
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Direct imaging of electron transfer and its influence on superconducting pairing at FeSe/SrTiO3 interface - Science Advances
Direct imaging of electron transfer and its influence on superconducting pairing at FeSe/SrTiO3 interface Science Advances
The exact mechanism responsible for the significant enhancement of the superconducting transition temperature (Tc) of monolayer iron selenide (FeSe) films on ...
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Atomic-scale visualization of surface-assisted orbital order - Science Advances
Atomic-scale visualization of surface-assisted orbital order Science Advances
Orbital-related physics attracts growing interest in condensed matter research, but direct real-space access of the orbital degree of freedom is challenging.
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Subsurface catalysis-mediated selectivity of dehydrogenation reaction - Science Advances
Subsurface catalysis-mediated selectivity of dehydrogenation reaction Science Advances
Progress in heterogeneous catalysis is often hampered by the difficulties of constructing active architectures and understanding reaction mechanisms at the ...
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Room temperature in-plane ferroelectricity in van der Waals In2Se3 - Science Advances
Room temperature in-plane ferroelectricity in van der Waals In2Se3 Science Advances
Van der Waals (vdW) assembly of layered materials is a promising paradigm for creating electronic and optoelectronic devices with novel properties.
Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Enhancing ferroelectric photovoltaic effect by polar order engineering - Science Advances
Enhancing ferroelectric photovoltaic effect by polar order engineering Science Advances
Ferroelectric materials for photovoltaics have sparked great interest because of their switchable photoelectric responses and above-bandgap photovoltages that ...
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile gaming reached $40.6 billion in 2016 – matching global box office sales - Developer Tech
Mobile gaming reached $40.6 billion in 2016 – matching global box office sales Developer Tech
If there was any doubt left as to how lucrative mobile game development can be, the market generated over $40 billion last year.
Thu, 02 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Na+/vacancy disordering promises high-rate Na-ion batteries - Science Advances
Na+/vacancy disordering promises high-rate Na-ion batteries Science Advances
As one of the most fascinating cathode candidates for Na-ion batteries (NIBs), P2-type Na layered oxides usually exhibit various single-phase domains ...
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Optical identification of sulfur vacancies: Bound excitons at the edges of monolayer tungsten disulfide - Science Advances
Optical identification of sulfur vacancies: Bound excitons at the edges of monolayer tungsten disulfide Science Advances
Defects play a significant role in tailoring the optical properties of two-dimensional materials. Optical signatures of defect-bound excitons are important tools to ...
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Ultrahigh mobility and efficient charge injection in monolayer organic thin-film transistors on boron nitride - Science Advances
Ultrahigh mobility and efficient charge injection in monolayer organic thin-film transistors on boron nitride Science Advances
Organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) with high mobility and low contact resistance have been actively pursued as building blocks for low-cost organic electronics.
Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Atomically thin gallium layers from solid-melt exfoliation - Science Advances
Atomically thin gallium layers from solid-melt exfoliation Science Advances
Among the large number of promising two-dimensional (2D) atomic layer crystals, true metallic layers are rare. Using combined theoretical and experimental ...
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Real-space analysis of diffusion behavior and activation energy of individual monatomic ions in a liquid - Science Advances
Real-space analysis of diffusion behavior and activation energy of individual monatomic ions in a liquid Science Advances
Investigation of the local dynamic behavior of atoms and molecules in liquids is crucial for revealing the origin of macroscopic liquid properties. Therefore, direct ...
Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Interplay of cation and anion redox in Li4Mn2O5 cathode material and prediction of improved Li4(Mn,M)2O5 electrodes for Li-ion batteries - Science Advances
Interplay of cation and anion redox in Li4Mn2O5 cathode material and prediction of improved Li4(Mn,M)2O5 electrodes for Li-ion batteries Science Advances
Significant research effort has focused on improving the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries for emerging applications, such as electric vehicles. Recently ...
Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Molecular behavior of zero-dimensional perovskites - Science Advances
Molecular behavior of zero-dimensional perovskites Science Advances
Low-dimensional perovskites offer a rare opportunity to investigate lattice dynamics and charge carrier behavior in bulk quantum-confined solids, in addition to ...
Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
A highly selective and stable ZnO-ZrO2 solid solution catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol - Science Advances
A highly selective and stable ZnO-ZrO2 solid solution catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol Science Advances
Although methanol synthesis via CO hydrogenation has been industrialized, CO2 hydrogenation to methanol still confronts great obstacles of low methanol ...
Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Fluorinated h-BN as a magnetic semiconductor - Science Advances
Fluorinated h-BN as a magnetic semiconductor Science Advances
We report the fluorination of electrically insulating hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and the subsequent modification of its electronic band structure to a wide ...
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Kryptonite for cancer cells - News@Northeastern
Kryptonite for cancer cells News@Northeastern
Every available cancer drug is susceptible to resistance, according to Mansoor Amiji, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical ...
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Supersaturated calcium carbonate solutions are classical - Science Advances
Supersaturated calcium carbonate solutions are classical Science Advances
Mechanisms of CaCO3 nucleation from solutions that depend on multistage pathways and the existence of species far more complex than simple ions or ion ...
Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Nonlocally sensing the magnetic states of nanoscale antiferromagnets with an atomic spin sensor - Science Advances
Nonlocally sensing the magnetic states of nanoscale antiferromagnets with an atomic spin sensor Science Advances
The ability to sense the magnetic state of individual magnetic nano-objects is a key capability for powerful applications ranging from readout of ultradense ...
Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Buckyball sandwiches - Science Advances
Buckyball sandwiches Science Advances
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have considerably expanded the field of materials science in the past decade. Even more recently, various 2D materials have ...
Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Microstructural control of new intercalation layered titanoniobates with large and reversible d-spacing for easy Na+ ion uptake - Science Advances
Microstructural control of new intercalation layered titanoniobates with large and reversible d-spacing for easy Na+ ion uptake Science Advances
Key issues for Na-ion batteries are the development of promising electrode materials with favorable sites for Na+ ion intercalation/deintercalation and an ...
Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Storm Hunters Season 2 premieres Sunday. Sneak peek here - The Weather Network
Storm Hunters Season 2 premieres Sunday. Sneak peek here The Weather Network
Flames fill the sky. An entire city flees in terror. Firefighters bravely rush in. It's a story that the world watched in disbelief.
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Giant perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Fe/III-V nitride thin films - Science Advances
Giant perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Fe/III-V nitride thin films Science Advances
Large perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) in transition metal thin films provides a pathway for enabling the intriguing physics of nanomagnetism and ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Light-induced picosecond rotational disordering of the inorganic sublattice in hybrid perovskites - Science Advances
Light-induced picosecond rotational disordering of the inorganic sublattice in hybrid perovskites Science Advances
Femtosecond resolution electron scattering techniques are applied to resolve the first atomic-scale steps following absorption of a photon in the prototypical ...
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Low-energy transmission electron diffraction and imaging of large-area graphene - Science Advances
Low-energy transmission electron diffraction and imaging of large-area graphene Science Advances
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted interest because of their excellent properties and potential applications. A key step in realizing industrial ...
Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Prediction and synthesis of a family of atomic laminate phases with Kagomé-like and in-plane chemical ordering - Science Advances
Prediction and synthesis of a family of atomic laminate phases with Kagomé-like and in-plane chemical ordering Science Advances
The enigma of MAX phases and their hybrids prevails. We probe transition metal (M) alloying in MAX phases for metal size, electronegativity, and electron ...
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Prediction of interface structures and energies via virtual screening - Science Advances
Prediction of interface structures and energies via virtual screening Science Advances
Interfaces markedly affect the properties of materials because of differences in their atomic configurations. Determining the atomic structure of the interface is ...
Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Picosecond amorphization of SiO2 stishovite under tension - Science Advances
Picosecond amorphization of SiO2 stishovite under tension Science Advances
It is extremely difficult to realize two conflicting properties—high hardness and toughness—in one material. Nano-polycrystalline stishovite, recently synthesized ...
Fri, 12 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Ultrafast dynamics of vibrational symmetry breaking in a charge-ordered nickelate - Science Advances
Ultrafast dynamics of vibrational symmetry breaking in a charge-ordered nickelate Science Advances
The ability to probe symmetry-breaking transitions on their natural time scales is one of the key challenges in nonequilibrium physics. Stripe ordering represents ...
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Aggregation-induced emission in lamellar solids of colloidal perovskite quantum wells - Science Advances
Aggregation-induced emission in lamellar solids of colloidal perovskite quantum wells Science Advances
The outstanding excitonic properties, including photoluminescence quantum yield (?PL), of individual, quantum-confined semiconductor nanoparticles are often ...
Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Tunable and laser-reconfigurable 2D heterocrystals obtained by epitaxial stacking of crystallographically incommensurate Bi2Se3 and MoS2 atomic layers - Science Advances
Tunable and laser-reconfigurable 2D heterocrystals obtained by epitaxial stacking of crystallographically incommensurate Bi2Se3 and MoS2 atomic layers Science Advances
Vertical stacking is widely viewed as a promising approach for designing advanced functionalities using two-dimensional (2D) materials. Combining ...
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Virtual Reality Space Lets Students Experience Big Data - Campus Technology
Virtual Reality Space Lets Students Experience Big Data Campus Technology
A new facility at Virginia Tech uses large-scale visuals and sound to immerse users in vast amounts of data.
Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Premier League to launch first ever official esports league with EA Sports - SportBusiness
Premier League to launch first ever official esports league with EA Sports SportBusiness
The Premier League has partnered with long-time sponsor Electronic Arts (EA Sports) to launch its first ever official esports tournament…
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Solute segregation and deviation from bulk thermodynamics at nanoscale crystalline defects - Science Advances
Solute segregation and deviation from bulk thermodynamics at nanoscale crystalline defects Science Advances
It has long been known that solute segregation at crystalline defects can have profound effects on material properties. Nevertheless, quantifying the extent of ...
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Google could be about to place a valuation on YouTube - Verdict
Google could be about to place a valuation on YouTube Verdict
Despite being the second biggest website on the planet, no one has any idea how much YouTube is worth, but Google could be about to change that...
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Electromagnetic stress at the boundary: Photon pressure or tension? - Science Advances
Electromagnetic stress at the boundary: Photon pressure or tension? Science Advances
It is well known that incident photons carrying momentum ?k exert a positive photon pressure. But if light is impinging from a negative refractive medium in which ...
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Van der Waals metal-semiconductor junction: Weak Fermi level pinning enables effective tuning of Schottky barrier - Science Advances
Van der Waals metal-semiconductor junction: Weak Fermi level pinning enables effective tuning of Schottky barrier Science Advances
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors have shown great potential for electronic and optoelectronic applications. However, their development is limited by a ...
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Low-energy structural dynamics of ferroelectric domain walls in hexagonal rare-earth manganites - Science Advances
Low-energy structural dynamics of ferroelectric domain walls in hexagonal rare-earth manganites Science Advances
Domain walls (DWs) in ferroic materials, across which the order parameter abruptly changes its orientation, can host emergent properties that are absent in the ...
Wed, 10 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Ferroelastic modulation and the Bloch formalism - Science Advances
Ferroelastic modulation and the Bloch formalism Science Advances
The key to the development of advanced materials is to understand their electronic structure-property relationship. Utilization of this understanding to design new ...
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
KRY pockets $66 mln Series B in Index Ventures-led round - PE Hub
KRY pockets $66 mln Series B in Index Ventures-led round PE Hub
KRY, a Swedish digital healthcare provider that lets the user see a healthcare professional within 15 minutes via a smartphone or tablet, has raised $66 million ...
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Two-dimensional GaSe/MoSe2 misfit bilayer heterojunctions by van der Waals epitaxy - Science Advances
Two-dimensional GaSe/MoSe2 misfit bilayer heterojunctions by van der Waals epitaxy Science Advances
Two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures hold the promise for future atomically thin electronics and optoelectronics because of their diverse functionalities.
Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
China at the gates: A new power audit of EU-China relations - European Council on Foreign Relations
China at the gates: A new power audit of EU-China relations European Council on Foreign Relations
Since 2009, the time of the European Council on Foreign Relations' first Power Audit, China has become more present and influential within Europe. This is no ...
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Electronic structure of aqueous solutions: Bridging the gap between theory and experiments - Science Advances
Electronic structure of aqueous solutions: Bridging the gap between theory and experiments Science Advances
Predicting the electronic properties of aqueous liquids has been a long-standing challenge for quantum mechanical methods. However, it is a crucial step in ...
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Stable anchoring chemistry for room temperature charge transport through graphite-molecule contacts - Science Advances
Stable anchoring chemistry for room temperature charge transport through graphite-molecule contacts Science Advances
An open challenge for single-molecule electronics is to find stable contacts at room temperature with a well-defined conductance. Common coinage metal ...
Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Novel phase diagram behavior and materials design in heterostructural semiconductor alloys - Science Advances
Novel phase diagram behavior and materials design in heterostructural semiconductor alloys Science Advances
Structure and composition control the behavior of materials. Isostructural alloying is historically an extremely successful approach for tuning materials properties, ...
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
The fate of carbon dioxide in water-rich fluids under extreme conditions - Science Advances
The fate of carbon dioxide in water-rich fluids under extreme conditions Science Advances
Investigating the fate of dissolved carbon dioxide under extreme conditions is critical to understanding the deep carbon cycle in Earth, a process that ultimately ...
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT
5 facts about SoftBank: Global tech brand with a 300-year game plan - Al-Arabiya
5 facts about SoftBank: Global tech brand with a 300-year game plan Al-Arabiya
Do you know Softbank is the third largest company in Japan? SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) is a Japanese multinational company, established in 1981 and.
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Photonic-plasmonic hybrid single-molecule nanosensor measures the effect of fluorescent labels on DNA-protein dynamics - Science Advances
Photonic-plasmonic hybrid single-molecule nanosensor measures the effect of fluorescent labels on DNA-protein dynamics Science Advances
Current methods to study molecular interactions require labeling the subject molecules with fluorescent reporters. However, the effect of the fluorescent reporters ...
Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Accel leads $54 mln round for ServiceChannel - PE Hub
Accel leads $54 mln round for ServiceChannel PE Hub
New York City-based ServiceChannel, a facilities and contractor management platform, has raised $54 million in funding. Accel led the round.
Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Evolution of anatase surface active sites probed by in situ sum-frequency phonon spectroscopy - Science Advances
Evolution of anatase surface active sites probed by in situ sum-frequency phonon spectroscopy Science Advances
Surface active sites of crystals often govern their relevant surface chemistry, yet to monitor them in situ in real atmosphere remains a challenge.
Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Hybrid bilayer plasmonic metasurface efficiently manipulates visible light - Science Advances
Hybrid bilayer plasmonic metasurface efficiently manipulates visible light Science Advances
Metasurfaces operating in the cross-polarization scheme have shown an interesting degree of control over the wavefront of transmitted light. Nevertheless, their ...
Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Minerals with metal-organic framework structures - Science Advances
Minerals with metal-organic framework structures Science Advances
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an increasingly important family of advanced materials based on open, nanometer-scale metal-organic architectures, ...
Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Quasi-freestanding epitaxial silicene on Ag(111) by oxygen intercalation - Science Advances
Quasi-freestanding epitaxial silicene on Ag(111) by oxygen intercalation Science Advances
Silicene is a monolayer allotrope of silicon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure with massless Dirac fermion characteristics similar to graphene. It merits ...
Fri, 22 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Materials design by evolutionary optimization of functional groups in metal-organic frameworks - Science Advances
Materials design by evolutionary optimization of functional groups in metal-organic frameworks Science Advances
A genetic algorithm that efficiently optimizes a desired physical or functional property in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) by evolving the functional groups ...
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Edge-selenated graphene nanoplatelets as durable metal-free catalysts for iodine reduction reaction in dye-sensitized solar cells - Science Advances
Edge-selenated graphene nanoplatelets as durable metal-free catalysts for iodine reduction reaction in dye-sensitized solar cells Science Advances
Metal-free carbon-based electrocatalysts for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are sufficiently active in Co(II)/Co(III) electrolytes but are not satisfactory in the ...
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Red Bull Bank Holiday Heroes: request a Wings Team - RedBull.com
Red Bull Bank Holiday Heroes: request a Wings Team RedBull.com
If you'll be hard at work this coming Bank Holiday you can claim Red Bull for you and your colleagues – or request a visit from our Wings Team – to see you ...
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Room temperature detection of individual molecular physisorption using suspended bilayer graphene - Science Advances
Room temperature detection of individual molecular physisorption using suspended bilayer graphene Science Advances
Detection of individual molecular adsorption, which represents the ultimate resolution of gas sensing, has rarely been realized with solid-state devices. So far ...
Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
BGF Ventures leads Series A round for Trouva - PE Hub
BGF Ventures leads Series A round for Trouva PE Hub
UK-based Trouva, a marketplace for the homeware and lifestyle brick and mortar stores, has secured $10 million in Series A funding. BGF Ventures led the ...
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
