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Mon, December 2nd, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Nairobi governor to launch traffic cameras next week
The traffic cameras expected to ensure strict observance of traffic laws in Kenya will be unveiled next week by Evans Kidero, Nairobi governor, during the Kenya@50 celebrations beginning December 11. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 15:00 · Richard Cutcher
SANRAL threaten legal action over JPSA information request
Lawyers representing the the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) have hit back at the Justice Project SA (JPSA) for requesting information on the legal position of motorists who do not pay e-toll fines. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
JoziHub, Intel to host female Android developer workshop
South African co-working space JoziHub is partnering with Intel Corporation to stage a two-day Android app development workshop for women aged over 18, in a bid to change “the current face of tech”. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Yu Mobile denies Kenyan exit plans
India’s Essar Group, parent company to Yu Mobile and wireless provider Essar Telecom Kenya, has denied reports it is looking to exit the Kenyan mobile sector. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 13:30 · Richard Cutcher
Egyptian startup destroys crowdfunding target
An Egyptian startup has smashed its crowdfunding target on Kickstarter by almost 600 per cent, meaning its shield for objects built with the Arduino electronics prototyping platform can begin production. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 12:30 · Richard Cutcher
Naspers exploring mobile content partnerships
Koos Bekker, chief executive officer (CEO) of South African multimedia company Naspers, has said they are open to partnerships with mobile operators to deliver broadcasting content through their networks. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
GISPA to publish Ghana internet stats
Ernest Brown, president of the Ghana Internet Services Providers’ Association (GISPA), has said the group wants to be able to paint a more detailed picture of the contribution made to the country’s economy by their members. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 11:30 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Rwanda to give out free mobile phones
Airtel Rwanda plans to award 10 free mobile phones every week in a bid to support increasing mobile penetration in the East African country. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 11:00 · Nick Sato
Equity Bank offers loans for StarTimes set-top boxes
StarTimes Media and Equity Bank, in Kenya, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the bank’s customers access soft loans to help them buy approved digital television set-top boxes. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 10:32 · Richard Cutcher
Minister urges e-tolling registration ahead of activation tomorrow
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the government continue to urge motorists to register for an e-tag before the controversial e-tolling system goes live on Gauteng’s highways tomorrow (Tuesday). → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 10:02 · Richard Cutcher
Amazon targeting 30 minute delivery with drones
Amazon is piloting the use of drones for parcel delivery, with plans to get the technology live for commercial use within five years. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 09:30 · Nick Sato
CCK seeks to have 90% of Kenyans on mobile within 5 years
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan that seeks to increase the contribution of the ICT sector to GDP by 100 per cent. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Q&A: Savannah Fund has helped us strategise – Kojo Ayirebi, Zished co-founder
When Africa-focused seed investment firm Savannah Fund announced its second batch of startups Ghanaian startup Zished.com was among the four chosen, receiving US$25,000 in funding and mentorship to to support them in developing their business. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 08:30 · Richard Cutcher
Pule’s conduct unlawful, improper, unethical – report
Dina Pule, South Africa’s disgraced former communications minister, is expected to be told to resign by the public protector in his report into her conduct while in office after it was leaked to a national newspaper. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 08:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Zambia tables digital migration policy for approval
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services in Zambia has tabled the final policy on digital migration before the cabinet for approval as part of the country’s efforts to meet the 2015 international deadline. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 07:00 · Winfred Kuria
Nakumatt to roll out customer services platform
Nakumatt Holdings, in collaboration with ISON BPO, will soon roll-out a 24 hour contact center facility for enhancement of the firm’s customer care service. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 06:00 · Winfred Kuria
Samsung extends experience stores to Abuja
Samsung West Africa has now opened 15 Samsung Experience Stores (SES) in Nigeria with the latest in Abuja and Warri, for its customers to learn, play and share the latest technology releases from the company. → Read more
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Sun, December 1st, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 01/12/2013
Securing investment for African tech startups is notoriously hard to come by and two entrepreneurs trying to build sustainable businesses, from Ghana and Botswana respectively, were among those who shared their views on the challenges facing them with HumanIPO this week. → Read more
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Sat, November 30th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
Juwah fires warning at Nigerian networks over MNP compliance
Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed the country’s mobile operators for “frustrating” subscribers by their inaction since the launch of mobile number portability (MNP) earlier this year. → Read more
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Sat, November 30th, 08:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Tanzanians to pay for fuel services via M-Pesa
Vodacom Tanzania has entered into a partnership with Oilcom, a Tanzania-based oil company, allowing motorists in the country to pay for fueling services through mobile money platform M-Pesa. → Read more
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