Catch up on the news making rounds in the tech ecosystem:
Citizen, NTV, KTN and QTV in Kenya to Resume Broadcasting Today, March 5
Four media houses (Citizen, NTV, KTN & QTV) in Kenya will be resuming broadcast today, March 5, after weeks of inactivity due to an action by the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Airtel Money App for Android Devices is Here, Courtesy of Airtel Uganda
Android smartphone users on the Airtel Uganda network can now download the Airtel mobile money application.
Safaricom Unveils New Data Centre in Eldoret, Kenya
Telecommunications operator in Kenya, Safaricom, has unveiled a new data centre, which will be located in Eldoret, Western Kenya.
Zoom Partners with EveryLayer to Launch Affordable Internet Service in Northern Uganda
Zoom Wireless in joint effort with EveryLayer is officially delivering unlimited high-speed internet access in and around Gulu, Uganda.
TopCheck, A Place to Compare Insurance Policies
TopCheck is a financial service price comparison platform that renders information of financial products on several insurance policies, offering client a well tailored quote on the best product that will suit their needs.
Fire Outbreak at Cape Town’s Teraco and Hetzner Data Centres Earlier Today Curbed
There was a fire outbreak on the roof of one the buildings where Teraco and Hetzner data centres are located at the Great Westerford building in Newlands, Cape Town around 8:30am earlier today according to a report.
Another Payment Processing Service, From Zimbabwe
Developed by Zimbabwean startup, Tana Communications, PayAlive is an online payment processing service.
Elsewhere on the web:
Mukuru takes on SA to Botswana remittances, will need mobile phone advantage
Money remittances entity Mukuru has started a money transfer service from South Africa to Botswana that is aimed at offering a service cheaper than banks.
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