Don’t miss these news that made the rounds across the African tech space today:
One Africa Media Acquired Jobberman and BrighterMonday
One Africa Media, an online classifieds firm with varied investments across Africa, has acquired 100% stake in job listing platforms, Jobberman and BrighterMonday.
The South African Government has Unveiled an Anti-Xenophobia App
South Africa’s ministry of science and technology has unveiled a new app to aid law enforcement agents in stemming the tide of xenophobic attacks in the country.
Nigeria’s Federal Government Cedes NITEL/MTEL Over to NATCOM
The Federal Government of Nigeria has transferred the control of NITEL/MTEL to the NATCOM consortium who acquired majority telco.
Etisalat’s Internet Went Down in parts of Lagos today
Etisalat Nigeria subscribers in some parts of Lagos reported difficulty in connecting to the internet via the telco. The company had since restored the connection.
Alcatel-Lucent Appoints New Country Senior Officer in Ghana
Rashy Hashem has been appointed as the new country senior officer at Alcatel-Lucent’s Ghanaian operation.
Zimbabwe Telcom Regulator Has Withdrawn Telcel’s License
Telcel’s license was withdrawn based on failure to renew its license and violation of Zimbabwe’s indigenization laws.
A Bitcoin Exchange Service is Set to Launch in Nigeria
Lagos-based Bitcoin exchange startup, BitStake, has said its digital financial services will soon be introduced into the financial services space in the country.
