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UBA Kenya to pilot online tax remittance system
The United Bank for Africa Kenya has partnered with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to allow Kenyans an opportunity to pay domestic taxes (more)
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Fibre optic based internet access spurs debate
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5 hr 19 min agoInternet Solutions targets SMEs
Dimension Data’s Internet Solutions (IS) has launched a package aimed exclusively at small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), (more)
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5 hr 47 min agoNew fibre optic beams to boost internet
New fibre optic technology could boost internet capacity through the alteration of light beam movements, scientists have discovered.
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Google presents more innovation from African developers
Technology entrepreneurs and developers from across Africa recently participated in the Google I/O 2013 event in San Francisco to explore (more)
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2 days agoTanzanian innovator seeking investors for future projects
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3 days agoICANN approves new Registrar Accreditation Agreement
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3 days agoMicrosoft’s YouthSpark programme launched in Kenya
Microsoft has launched the YouthSpark Kenya initiative, a mentorship programme aimed at inspiring young people to maximise their potential (more)
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Tanzania is investing heavily in broadband, in an attempt to enable the country to become a hub of ICT infrastructure and solutions.
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3 days agoFNB Online recognised by PwC survey
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6 days agoPower FM’s website restored after hacking incident
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