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Tue, January 21st, 12:20 · Tom Jackson
TelOne to invest $90m in new projects
Zimbabwean fixed operator TelOne is to invest US$90 million in new projects, with a focus on its data business, as it seeks to expand its services. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 11:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG tackles malaria with air conditioner
LG Electronics has launched an air conditioner in Kenya which emits ultrasonic waves to deter mosquitoes, in efforts to fight Africa’s malaria epidemic. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
TechCabal launches Battlefield startup competition
Nigerian technology blog TechCabal has partnered with Stanbic bank, Jobberman and Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos to launch startup competition Battlefield, allowing Nigerian startups to compete for US$10,000 plus other prizes. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
SA consumer commission to take up e-tolling complaints
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) will take up complaints about e-tolling, though it should not be the first line of complaint, according to commissioner Ebrahim Mohamed. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Facebook follows Twitter with Trending feature
Facebook has launched a Trending feature, which allows users to view items popular across the social networking site, the third time it has adopted a feature first seen on rival Twitter. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya to roll out smart driving licences by April
The Kenyan government has announced new smart driving licences, along with next generation vehicle number plates, will be rolled out in the next two months in a bid to curb forgery and improve efficiency. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB offering interest-free iPad payment plans
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has added the new line of Retina Display iPad Minis to its list of smart devices, available on extended payment plans with no extra charges. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Verve announces competition in partnership with Nokia and Microsoft
Verve International, Africa’s leading indigenous payment card brand, has announced a competition in partnership with Nokia and Microsoft aimed at supporting Nigeria’s indigenous application development community by providing payments in mobile apps. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Dropbox secures $250m funding
Cloud storage firm Dropbox has secured US$250 million in funding from a fund managed by BlackRock and other investors, valuing the company at almost US$10 billion. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Google tests smart contact lens
Google is testing a smart contact lens which measures the glucose levels in tears, in efforts to create a new way of managing diabetes. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
Econet, Liquid, MTN nominated for telecoms awards
African tech companies Econet, Liquid Telecom and MTN South Africa have been shortlisted for the inaugural Telecom.com Industry Awards, putting them up against global telecom giants. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
SuperSport wins Olympics broadcasting rights
SuperSport International has been awarded the broadcasting rights for Sub-Saharan Africa for the Olympic Winter games in 2014 in Sochi, Russia, and the Olympic games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan operators concerned over privacy infringement in SIM regulations
Kenya’s mobile phone operators and regulator the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) disagree over the new SIM card regulations, which will give the CCK the power to access private and confidential information on subscribers without seeking a court order. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Rwandan startup provides electronic remittances at lower prices
Rwandan startup MERGIMS is aiming to provide a method for African diaspora to pay for products and services for their families in their home countries, minimising the need for expensive person-to-person money transfers. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Teenager charged over Mugabe death claims on social media
A Zimbabwean teenager has been arrested and charged with insulting president Robert Mugabe after allegedly posting a comment on Facebook claiming he was dead. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 15:00 · Nick Sato
MultiChoice, Equity Bank partner to finance digital set-top box uptake
Equity Bank and DStv pay-television parent firm MultiChoice have announced a partnership to boost set-top box uptake in Kenya ahead of the anticipated migration to digital broadcasting. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
EMEA PC sales fall 15.7% in 2013
PC sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region fell 15.7 per cent in 2013 compared to 2012, as consumer demand continued to be weak, according to figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Nokia looking to internal candidates for CEO – report
Nokia is focusing on internal candidates as it looks to conclude its search for a successor to Stephen Elop as chief executive officer (CEO), who will lead the company in a new direction following the sale of its devices business to Microsoft. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s Mxit app launches nationally
South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has launched its “My ANC” Mxit app nationally, in an attempt to connect with young people on mobile platforms ahead of elections later this year. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Ndemo joins iHub board
Former permanent secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Communication Dr Bitange Ndemo has joined the board of advisors at Nairobi-based technology incubator iHub. → Read more
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