EAST AFRICA

Unrest affects Kenya Airways
This week, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni presented an update on the company's performance following the post-election unrest.

UGANDA

Kampala to host African E-Government Forum
[Walter Wafula] Following the successful hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings by Uganda in November last year, Uganda's capital will host this year's African E-Government Forum.

Aimed at protecting Africa's future
Animal Planet International commissions Aardman Animations to produce "Animals Save the Planet" series of shorts.

KENYA

African Banking Technology conference postponed
[David Muwanga] The African Banking Technology conference that was scheduled to take place from 13-14 February 2008 has been postponed to early April this year due to lack of security in Kenya.

Translate.org recognised for multilingual software
[Gabi Khumalo] South Africa's leading developer of multilingual software, Translate.org.za, has been recognised by the Pan South African Language Board, for its ground-breaking work in this field.

Warid Telecom launches its services
[David Muwanga] Warid Telecom Uganda has launched its services ten months after it was licensed to operate by the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC).

NIGERIA

GSM ban to stay in force
[Remmy Nweke] The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reiterated its position on poor Quality of Service (QoS) across the Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operators and said its ban on all promotions will stay in force until quality improves.

NIGERIA

Celtel Nigeria loses top managers
[Remmy Nweke] Celtel Nigeria may be facing the crisis of a lifetime after top managers were relieved of their duties amid industry speculation about their future.

Sneak peak at our Hoodz - Right Stuff
With the high incidence of skin cancer comes the unique idea of adding extra sun protection to your everyday peak cap. The average cap is great for cutting the glare, but is it providing protection for your ears and sides of your face? The solution is the patented Hoodz which snap onto your favourite peak cap, providing additional sun protection for face and ears.

Glitz and glamour in Togo
The football fraternity and the people of Lomé, capital of Togo, West Africa, won't forget the night of Friday 1st of February 2008.