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Tue, March 25th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Telkom joins EASSy upgrades
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has announced it is an active participant in the latest upgrades to the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy). → Read more
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Tue, March 25th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
yuMobile sale will not get instant approval – CAK
The planned sale of Kenya’s yuMobile to telecom giants Safaricom and Airtel will not be given automatic approval, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), which said it will be assessing the full impact of the sale. → Read more
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Tue, March 25th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Huawei disturbed by NSA server infiltration
Chinese technology giant Huawei has said it will condemn the infiltration of its servers on the part of the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) should allegations be true, according to Reuters. → Read more
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Tue, March 25th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lamudi becomes Uganda’s largest online property portal
Online property portal Lamudi has said it is now the largest online property portal in Uganda, which it attributed to meeting the demands of the Ugandan population in major cities. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Mt. Gox finds $100m of Bitcoins
Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox said it has found thousands of Bitcoins (BTC) worth over US$100 million after the company filed for bankruptcy and was subject to investigation following an apparent incident of hacking. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Gumede yet to serve summons on Sunday Independent
Robert Gumede, head of South African ICT firm Gijima, is yet to have a summons served against the staff and owner of the Sunday Independent after alleging an article published by the newspaper was defamatory. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft-Nokia deal expected to close by next month
Nokia has announced Microsoft’s acquisition of its Devices and Services division should be completed by April, after the companies initially estimated the completion of the process to occur in the first quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
African remittances higher than IMF, World Bank cash inflow
African remittances in 2012 were 650 per cent higher than the cash inflow of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank combined, according to a study. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
ICASA rethinking MTRs process – report
South African regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has said it is rethinking its policies on mobile termination rates (MTRs), according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 15:40 · Paul Adepoju
Gambia hosting 2014 Innovation Africa Digital summit
The 12th edition of the annual Innovation Africa Digital (IAD) summit will be held in Gambia from March 25 to 27 with about 300 participants set to discuss the theme “Quality of Service and Customer Experience”, considered one of the most pressing issues facing Africa's telecommunications industry. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 15:00 · Agatha Nduku
Amazon criticised for selling fake cosmetics
E-commerce giant Amazon.com has said it will strengthen regulation of its online sales channels after it was criticised in China for selling fake cosmetics sourced from grey-market local wholesalers. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 14:20 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Tigo Ghana unveils internet security system to fight cybercrime
Mobile operator Tigo has rolled out an upgraded internet security system in Ghana aimed at ensuring cybersecurity is guaranteed, which the company calls a pacesetter in product innovation for its customers. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
NCC warns against unauthorised use of radio frequency jammers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked institutions to ensure appropriate authorisation is obtained from the commission before using radio frequency jammers, with unauthorised use responsible for disruptions to telecoms services in some parts of Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 13:00 · Agatha Nduku
Kenya’s UBA launches virtual account with higher interest rates
United Bank of Africa (UBA) Kenya has launched a virtual savings account dubbed ‘Akiba Mkononi’ with Airtel, which allows individuals to open and operate a savings account using their mobile phones. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju
Eskimi launches Android app
Eskimi has announced it has launched a new Android version offering its users an improved experience which includes better chatting. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 11:40 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Twitter celebrates 8th birthday
Twitter has marked its eighth birthday, offering users to take a look at their first Tweets that sparked a conversation, used imagery to tell a story or revealed unfiltered self expression. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CocoaLink launched in Ghana to improve information access for farmers
An innovative programme called CocoaLink has been launched in Ghana’s capital city of Accra with the aim of improving access to information and services for farmers via mobile technology. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 10:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Global internet governance body gets new commissioners
A total of twenty-five distinguished scholars and experts have joined the Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) Research Advisory Network (RAN), which will assist in identifying and prioritising internet governance and policy issues within the commission’s mandate. → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 09:40 · Agatha Nduku
Nigeria SIM registration reducing crime rate
The registration of SIM cards in Nigeria has greatly curbed the rise of criminal activities in the country, according to regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Mon, March 24th, 09:00 · Guest Post
Guest post: Dr Pieter Streicher, MD, BulkSMS.com
Dr Pieter Streicher, managing director of BulkSMS.com, discusses how the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) should navigate SMS interconnect rates while circumventing high communication costs and lowering SMS spam. → Read more
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