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Fri, March 14th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
Nomanini appoints former Google manager CCO
South African electronic voucher distribution platform Nomanini has announced the appointment of ex-Google United Kingdom (UK) manager Kuda Mushambi as chief commercial officer (CCO). → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 05:00 · Agatha Nduku
Vodafone launches SIM-based system for mobile communication encryption
Vodafone Germany is now offering a SIM card-based end-to-end encryption for mobile communication developed by Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), an international leader in mobile security solutions. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Google acquires game developer Green Throttle
Google has acquired gaming and game peripheral developer Green Throttle Games, in a move prompting speculation a games-oriented set-top box for television may be under development. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 19:30 · Agatha Nduku
Homecoming Revolution to host African companies in London
Homecoming Revolution Africa will hold an event in London, United Kingdom (UK) on March 15 and 16 in a bid to entice top African professionals back from the diaspora. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Android-powered Nokia X unveiled in Kenya
Nokia has unveiled its new Android-powered Nokia X device in Kenya, complete with signature Nokia experiences and the most popular features from Microsoft services. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pandor urges SA citizens to collect smart ID cards
South Africa’s minister of home affairs Naledi Pandor has urged the public to collect the 41,285 smart ID cards as yet unclaimed. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government to review ICT Policy
The Kenyan government is set to review its ICT policy with the main objective being to stimulate the development of advanced and high capacity ICT infrastructure throughout the county. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Mt. Gox affiliate has assets seized – report
Mt. Gox Inc, the United States-based affiliate to Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, has had its assets seized by a Chicago court, according to a report. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Zille challenges Zuma to TV debate
Helen Zille, leader of South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), has challenged President Jacob Zuma to a live televised debate ahead of the country’s elections in May. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Firstmonie secures $12m grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Firstmonie, the mobile payment solution from First Bank of Nigeria, has secured a US$12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan minister faces censure over cancelled laptops tender
The Kenyan parliament’s Education, Science and Technology committee has said it is preparing a motion to censure Jacob Kaimenyi, cabinet secretary for Kenya’s Ministry of Education, for withholding information on the procurement of devices for the government’s flagship laptops for schools programme. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Security weaknesses in WhatsApp Android app revealed
The privacy of WhatsApp’s Android application can be compromised by granting any Android application access to the smartphone’s SD card, according to technical consultant and chief technical officer (CTO) at Double Think, Bas Bosschert. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 15:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Kenya digital migration to affect advertising revenue
Advertisers are likely to cut their advertising budgets through traditional media channels immediately after the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, according to a survey carried out by research firm Ipsos Synovate. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 14:30 · Agatha Nduku
Microsoft urges African businesses to upgrade operating systems
Microsoft has urged small business in Africa to upgrade their operating systems as computers running on Windows XP will no longer receive critical security patches and updates as of April 9. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL welcomes e-tolling court ruling
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has welcomed the judgment of the Western Cape High Court dismissing the claim by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) that e-tolling on roads is unconstitutional, saying the ruling vindicates government and the agency. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: yu, Orange exits will leave Safaricom in unassailable position
The impending exit from the Kenyan market of third operator yuMobile, and the likelihood it will be followed out of the East African country by Orange, looks set to leave market leader Safaricom in an unassailable position, but also poses a threat to service quality and competition. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
PS4 prices increase in SA
Ster Kinekor Entertainment has announced it has imposed higher prices on PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles in South Africa, having received an additional shipment of the consoles to ease the flow of devices. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA should focus on cutting data costs, not MTRs – ISPA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) should prioritise lowering the costs of mobile data, not focus on cutting the cost of voice calls, according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian central bank to fine banks $60k over unlicenced e-payment solutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new guidelines that will subject banks using third party electronic payment solutions not been licenced by the central bank NGN10 million (US$60,000). → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
DA to appeal e-tolling judgement
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said it will be appealing the judgement handed down by the Western Cape High Court today against its application to have the e-tolling bill declared unconstitutional. → Read more
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