Mon, December 2nd
South African venture capital firm Silvertree Capital has acquired a 24 per cent stake in South Africa’s biggest online wine retailer Cybercellar.com, as the retailer aims to grow its market reputation and secure its position as the leader in the online wine marketplace. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has sounded the alarm over the infiltration of counterfeit set-top boxes in the country for digital television broadcasting after complaints by citizens who have purchased faulty boxes from unauthorised traders. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd
Nigerian digital music platform iROKING has appointed Jason Njoku as its new chief executive officer (CEO), as the company sets its sights on becoming a pan-African music platform. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
Bharti Airtel is reportedly in talks with Essar Group’s Yu Mobile in Kenya, with a deal to potentially be concluded within two to three months. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
The High Court in Pretoria has struck from the rolls the Freedom Front Plus’ (FFP) application to stop e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, saying the applicant failed to make a proper case. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigerian e-commerce site Konga.com crashed on Friday and remained offline for 45 minutes following unprecedented traffic to the site in response to its “Fall Yakata” promotions. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
The traffic cameras expected to ensure strict observance of traffic laws in Kenya will be unveiled next week by Evans Kidero, Nairobi governor, during the Kenya@50 celebrations beginning December 11. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 15:00 · Richard Cutcher
Lawyers representing the the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) have hit back at the Justice Project SA (JPSA) for requesting information on the legal position of motorists who do not pay e-toll fines. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
South African co-working space JoziHub is partnering with Intel Corporation to stage a two-day Android app development workshop for women aged over 18, in a bid to change “the current face of tech”. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 14:00 · Nick Sato
India’s Essar Group, parent company to Yu Mobile and wireless provider Essar Telecom Kenya, has denied reports it is looking to exit the Kenyan mobile sector. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 13:30 · Richard Cutcher
An Egyptian startup has smashed its crowdfunding target on Kickstarter by almost 600 per cent, meaning its shield for objects built with the Arduino electronics prototyping platform can begin production. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 12:30 · Richard Cutcher
Koos Bekker, chief executive officer (CEO) of South African multimedia company Naspers, has said they are open to partnerships with mobile operators to deliver broadcasting content through their networks. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
Ernest Brown, president of the Ghana Internet Services Providers’ Association (GISPA), has said the group wants to be able to paint a more detailed picture of the contribution made to the country’s economy by their members. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 11:30 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Rwanda plans to award 10 free mobile phones every week in a bid to support increasing mobile penetration in the East African country. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 11:00 · Nick Sato
StarTimes Media and Equity Bank, in Kenya, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the bank’s customers access soft loans to help them buy approved digital television set-top boxes. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 10:32 · Richard Cutcher
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the government continue to urge motorists to register for an e-tag before the controversial e-tolling system goes live on Gauteng’s highways tomorrow (Tuesday). → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 10:02 · Richard Cutcher
Amazon is piloting the use of drones for parcel delivery, with plans to get the technology live for commercial use within five years. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 09:30 · Nick Sato
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan that seeks to increase the contribution of the ICT sector to GDP by 100 per cent. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 09:00 · Nick Sato
When Africa-focused seed investment firm Savannah Fund announced its second batch of startups Ghanaian startup Zished.com was among the four chosen, receiving US$25,000 in funding and mentorship to to support them in developing their business. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 08:30 · Richard Cutcher
Dina Pule, South Africa’s disgraced former communications minister, is expected to be told to resign by the public protector in his report into her conduct while in office after it was leaked to a national newspaper. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd, 08:00 · Selipha Kihagi
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting services in Zambia has tabled the final policy on digital migration before the cabinet for approval as part of the country’s efforts to meet the 2015 international deadline. → Read more
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