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OA News: May 8-22, 2012 (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Misc.)
May 22, 2012 ♦ News
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African Internet and tech articles from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Africa at-large from May 2012.

OA News: May 8-22, 2012
May 22, 2012 ♦ News
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84 African tech stories from 30+ countries appeared on our radar during mid-May 2012.

African Tech Tidbits: satellite vs. fibre, Eritrean 3G, evil, and more
May 20, 2012 ♦ Uncategorized
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Thoughts on recent themes in Africa: satellite vs. fibre, Eritrean 3G, evils of the Internet, and more.

Viettel launches mobile network in Mozambique (Press Release)
May 16, 2012 ♦ Mobile & Video
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On May 15, 2012, Viettel announced in in Maputo, Mozambique, the official launch of Movitel – the group’s first mobile network in Africa.

Omnitele Research Shows QoS in Dar Es Salaam Mobile Networks Varies Significantly (Press Release)
May 15, 2012 ♦ Mobile
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Independent tests in Dar Es Salaam’s mobile networks have shown significant differences in QoS between Tanzanian mobile operators.

West Africa Cable System (WACS) technically goes live, benefits soon to follow
May 14, 2012 ♦ Broadband
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On May 11th, 2012, the 14,000km long West Africa Cable System (WACS) went live in Cape Town, South Africa.