Articles by Susan Mwenesi, Page 38
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Wed, September 11th, 20:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya to be EMV-compliant by 2014
Kenyan banks are expected to move from magnetic strip credit and debit cards to the new Visa and MasterCard EMV chip and PIN standard by March 31, 2014, meaning clients will be shielded from fraudsters and experience more secure banking. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 18:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Banks should invest in mobile money tech – KBA
Habil Olaka, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), has called for more investment in mobile money technology by banks to increase accessibility to banking services. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
AITEC Banking & Mobile Money COMESA Conference kicks off in Nairobi
The seventh annual AITEC Banking & Mobile Money conference kicked off in Nairobi today, bringing together stakeholders from the banking and the tech industries to deliberate on challenges facing the region’s financial services sector. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Uganda BPO conference to launch new incubator centre
Uganda’s regulatory body the National Information Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) is planning a three day regional Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Leadership conference, bringing together visionaries from government, services providers and leading buyer dignitaries. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 06:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nordic begins computer assembly in Tanzania
Nordic Computer Limited has begun assembling personal computers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in a bid to help set up new standards of computer technology in the country. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Johannesburg to host the Enterprise Technology Show
Top executives from digital marketing, commerce and enterprise will convene in Johannesburg from October 29 to 30, for the Enterprise Technology Show Africa. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 20:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Zambia cancels ZTE $213m CCTV contract
Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has terminated a US$213 million CCTV contract awarded to Chinese corporation ZTE, citing allegations surrounding the awarding of the contract. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
m:Lab East Africa partners Microsoft for Windows 8 training
m:Lab East Africa, in partnership with Microsoft, is to conduct a Windows Phone 8 development training programme. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Al-Shabaab Twitter account suspended again
The Twitter account of militant Somali group Al-Shabaab has been suspended for the second time according to a message on their PR account, though no reasons have been given for the suspension. → Read more
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Sat, September 7th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mobile penetration in Kenya to decrease after VAT Bill – Nokia
Less Kenyans will buy mobiles following the implementation of the VAT bill, according to Bruce Howes, Nokia East Africa general manager. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Hypercube to launch in Zimbabwe in November
Hypercube, Zimbabwe’s first technology hub, will launch in the capital Harare in November, with the aim of strengthening the country’s technology ecosystem. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Microsoft launches MSN Kenya portal
Microsoft Kenya has launched its MSN Kenya portal, making the country the second destination after Nigeria to receive the portal’s localised news on entertainment, sports and lifestyle. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 10:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan animator sets sights on online school
Mike Muthiga, founder of Fatboy Animations, plans to launch an online training school for budding animators in Kenya and the rest of Africa by the third quarter of this year. → Read more
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Thu, September 5th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
DEMO Africa announces 2013 finalists
Tech startup launchpad DEMO Africa has announced the 40 startups that will launch at the second annual DEMO Africa event in October, with South Africa leading the way with 12 startup finalists → Read more
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Thu, September 5th, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Garmin expands operations in East Africa
Satellite navigation firm Garmin is improving its product offerings and services in East Africa to include support for areas dealing with the rapidly expanding mining, agriculture and infrastructure sectors. → Read more
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Thu, September 5th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Vodacom and TRA in tax collection deal
Vodacom Tanzania and the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) have partnered to collect road licence fees through M-Pesa, collecting TZN2 billion (US$1.2 million) out of the total TZN4.7 billion (US$2.9 million) in the first three weeks. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Standard unveils mobile news reader app
Kenya’s Standard Media Group has unveiled a news reader app that will enable users to read breaking news and entertainment pieces on Android devices. → Read more
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Sat, August 31st, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzanian lawmakers propose e-tax collection for more revenue
Tanzanian parliamentarians are petitioning the government to speed up e-collection of taxes in a bid to curb the loss of about TSh700 billion (US$4.37 million) each year through corruption and theft. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Sony Xperia M launches in SA
Sony has announced the launch of the Xperia M smartphone in South Africa, promising users premium experience, stunning OmniBalance design and innovative one-touch functions to aid in effortless connectivity. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 18:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan parliament orders formation of UCC board
The Ugandan parliament has issued a directive to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry to appoint a board of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) before the passing of its budget for the current financial year. → Read more
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