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Thu, March 20th, 07:00 · Agatha Nduku
Google, Viacom end seven-year YouTube row
Google and Viacom’s have come to an out of court settlement in their seven-year legal dispute regarding copyrighted material on YouTube. → Read more
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Thu, March 20th, 06:00 · Agatha Nduku
World’s first reusable bulletproof screen protectors launched
Manufacturer’s Sir Lancelot’s Armor have launched The Holy Grail, which it claims are the world’s strongest screen protectors for Apple, LG and Samsung devices, made from a blend of tempered, bulletproof glass. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
“We’re Guilty” ad necessary to dispel Cell C “fallacies” – MTN
South Africa’s second operator MTN launched its “We’re Guilty” advertising campaign in response to the “virulent attack” on its reputation by rival Cell C, with MTN saying it needed to “dispel fallacies” being spread its rival operator. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Banks have done well with cards and payments – Masie
Banks have done a very “good job” with respect to developing cards and card payments, and provide consistency and security in the financial sector, according to Stafford Masie, founder of Thumbzup. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 18:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Ministry of ICT to digitise all operations
Kenya’s Ministry of ICT is to digitise all of its operations in an effort to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL reports higher than expected e-toll revenues
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has reported higher cash flows and registered vehicles than expected, thanking road users for their cooperation. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 17:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
WhatsApp, Social Me-Devolution social media trends in Kenya – report
The rise of WhatsApp, Social TV and the Social Me-Devolution have been identified as trends to watch in Kenya by the Nendo 2014/2015 Social Media Trend Report released today. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Bitcoin protects privacy, suited to Africa – expert
Bitcoin provides for financial privacy from over-intrusion from governments, but is also provides personal privacy and is well suited to use in Africa, according to Bitcoin expert Michael Parsons. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 15:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government tackles legal cybercrime loopholes
Kenya’s Ministry of ICT has prepared a document that seeks to address loopholes in information security, providing the government with the implementation plans needed to protect the country’s ICT assets. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Xbox One to launch in SA in September
Microsoft has announced the second tier of countries that will be receiving the Xbox One in September, which includes South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Everyone is a competitor and a friend in African e-commerce – Ringier
Everybody is a competitor but also a friend in the relatively small African e-commerce market, according to Julian Artope, general manager of Ringier Africa. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
Data is the new oil in Ghana – Sakyi-Addo
Kwaku Sakyi-Addo, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has described data as the new oil in Ghana. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
EcoCash has changed lives – Steward Bank
Zimbabwean mobile money service Ecocash has changed people’s lives since its launch, which was prompted by the complete distrust of the country’s banking system, according to Steward Bank head of mass banking Francis Matsekesa. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
SA mobile operators “fighting the wrong war”
South African mobile operators should be preparing for voice competition from Google, Facebook and Microsoft instead of fighting each other and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), according to Marius Burger, managing director (MD) of business consulting and software services provider Indian Atlantic. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 11:40 · Susan Mwenesi
IBM chooses Kenya as cognitive hub of Africa
Kenya has been chosen as the cognitive hub of Africa, according to Dr Robert Morris, vice president (VP) of IBM’s Global Labs, saying what IBM is offering is a central point for the continent. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Building trust central to e-commerce – Kehinde
Building a brand consumers can trust through convenience, good customers service and a positive online experience is central to success in e-commerce, according to Tunde Kehinde, former managing director (MD) of Jumia Nigeria. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
New NCC department tackles online security
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has established a department on new media and information security. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 09:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya to incorporate ICT research for development solutions
The Kenyan government is looking to incorporate research in the field of ICT as a way of finding solutions to problems facing the country, as well as for effectiveness and efficiency in government. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Mobile financial providers should focus on customer experience – SunGard
Banks and mobile financial services providers should focus on improving the customer experience by using technologies within branches, with a view to enhancing profitability and sales through digitisation , according to Umer Rabbani, regional customer management specialist at SunGard Retail Banking. → Read more
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Wed, March 19th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
DHL, 3AL.com announce Nigerian partnership
International logistics company DHL has partnered with Nigerian social e-commerce platform 3AL.com, becoming the site’s official logistics partner. → Read more
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