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Wed, February 19th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Microsoft 4Afrika appoints youth members
Microsoft has announced the appointment of four youth members to its 4Afrika initiative’s Advisory Council, in a bid to ensure the vast youth demographic and the difficulties facing this group across the continent are properly represented. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Ericsson to manage 75% of MTN Nigeria network infrastructure
MTN Nigeria has selected Ericsson as the managed services provider for 75 per cent of its network infrastructure, making Ericsson MTN’s biggest managed services provider across Africa. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
SAPS partners CSIR to combat cybercrime
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has partnered the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to tackle cybercrime in the country, a move police commissioner Riah Phiyega says is a “critical milestone”. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan MNOs, startups should deepen relationships for mutual benefit – GSMA
Kenya’s mobile network operators (MNOs) have been urged to embrace startups so as to mutually benefit from each other by a GSMA report, which revealed startups in the country were still struggling to survive → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial broadcast judgment postponed
The judge hearing arguments for and against the live broadcasting of the trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius has reserved judgment until next week, with MultiChoice requesting permission to broadcast the trial using tiny spy cameras. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
Bitflux wins Nigerian spectrum licence bid
Nigeria’s Bitflux Communications has won the 2.3 GHz spectrum band licence auction, beating national mobile operator Globacom, according to a Tweet by Tony Ojobo, director of public affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Fraud unit issues arrest warrants for Safaricom IPO fraudsters
Kenya’s Capital Markets Fraud Investigation Unit has issued arrest warrants for nine people suspected of obtaining millions of shillings by cashing Safaricom initial public offering (IPO) refund cheques through forging investor’s identities → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Convergence Partners invests in 4Di Capital
African investment management fund Convergence Partners has invested in Cape Town’s 4Di Capital alongside Reinet Fund and E. Oppenheimer & Son, doubling 4Di’s portfolio. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
LinkedIn is the new Facebook – Claudine Moore
LinkedIn has been described as the new Facebook by Claudine Moore, founder and managing director of New York-based public relations firm C Moore Media. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Baba Jukwa “on strike”, demands Tsvangirai apologise for violence
Zimbabwean Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa has said he is “on strike” until Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition MDC-T party, apologies to national council member Elton Mangoma after he was subjected to a violent attack. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
Tranzit providing Lagos with mobile-enabled transport, delivery services
Nigerian startup Tranzit provides mobile-enabled transportation and delivery services using a user’s location, providing an efficient online system for transport logistics in Lagos. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Anzisha Prize entries open
Entries are now open for the US$75,000 Anzisha Prize, an initiative that aims to empower young entrepreneurs in Africa. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Transport minister admits e-tolling problems
South Africa’s transport minister Dipuo Peters has admitted there have been problems with the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng, and said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) must correct billing issues. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
Nigeria’s broadband targets achievable – minister
Nigerian minister of communications Omobola Johnson has said the targets set out by the National Broadband Plan are achievable. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 09:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
SEACOM boosting services to meet demand
SEACOM has upgraded its network, acquired new subsea capacity, and revamped backhaul networks in a bid to meet consumer demand and provide high-quality services across Africa. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Wakanow.com records about 20,000 users monthly – co-founder
Nigerian travel booking platform Wakanow.com records around 20,000 users monthly, according to c-founder Ralph Tamuno, though he said it took developers a long time to make the site available for public use. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
SA mobile traffic to increase 900% in 5 years
South Africa’s mobile traffic is set to increase ninefold in the next five years, according to a study by networking firm Cisco. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom Foundation donates US$580k to mental health
Kenya’s leading communications service provider Safaricom has donated KSh50 million (US$579,000) through its foundation to rehabilitate the Mathari Hospital, which is Kenya’s only mental health facility. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
Airtel Zambia launches Media Excellence Awards
Airtel Zambia has launched the Media Excellence Awards, aiming to recognise and award journalistic excellence in Zambia. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
First US Bitcoin ATM to launch this month
United States (US)-based Robocoin has announced it will be installing the first Bitcoin ATM in the country later this month, increasing the accessibility of the cryptocurrency. → Read more
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