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Thu, October 24th, 18:30 · Brandon Gregory
FNB’s eWallet shows growth in African operations
First National Bank’s (FNB’s) eWallet is showing significant growth in the last financial year with a 119 per cent year-on-year increase in its African operations. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi
AppCampus looking for Windows, Nokia Asha apps
Mobile application accelerator AppCampus has extended an invite to all developers with apps that can be used for Windows Phone and Nokia Asha to approach them for funding. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
Tariffic launched in SA to combat overspending on mobiles
Tariffic, a technology designed to analyse, manage, and optimise clients’ mobile phone spend, has launched in South Africa, claiming it is set to reduce monthly spending on mobiles by as much as 90 per cent. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Lack of serial entrepreneurs challenge to startup development
The lack of experienced tech entrepreneurs in Africa is a challenge, with many startup businesses run by graduates who lack critical experience in developing profitable companies, according to an investor panel at DEMO Africa 2013. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 16:30 · Brandon Gregory
Malawi demands answers to Zuma comments during e-toll speech
The Malawian government has summoned South African high commissioner Cassandra Makone to explain president Jacob Zuma’s comment pertaining to Malawi’s roads during a speech on e-tolling at the African National Congress (ANC) manifesto forum earlier this week. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
South Africa dominates Enterprise category at DEMO Africa
South Africa dominated the Enterprise category at the ongoing DEMO Africa event in Nairobi, with startups FraudCracker, Xtendevent and CityMark taking to the stage to pitch their unique concepts. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Apple releases iOS 7.0.3 to fix motion sickness
Apple has released a new software update, iOS 7.0.3, to deal with complaints from users about motion sickness, iMessage problems and poor calibration of level sensors on the iPhone 5S. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Cybercrime costs SA $102.5m annually
Cybercrime costs South Africa ZAR1 billion (US$102.5 million) annually and is on its way to surpassing white collar crime in South Africa owing to the lack of law enforcement, according to an expert. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Airtel Tanzania, Postal Bank partner for mobile banking services
Airtel Tanzania has partnered with Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) to allow clients to send and withdraw money from their bank accounts at no cost as well as enjoy other mobile financial services offered by the mobile provider. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nigeria next stop for Anaso Diabetes Online
South African startup Anaso Diabetes Online is eyeing Nigeria as its next stop after seeing success in helping patients manage diabetes and connecting them with healthcare providers in South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 13:40 · Kamau Mbote
ICANN domain name expansion underway
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) from its new programme have been delegated. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 13:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom suspends CFO
The board of directors of South African part state-owned operator Telkom has suspended the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehütte pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 13:00 · Nick Sato
DEMO Africa 2013 begins in Nairobi
DEMO Africa 2013 has kicked off in Nairobi with over 40 tech startups set to pitch in a bid to catch the eye of investors and venture capitalists. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 12:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Samsung Africa offers BlackBerry trade-ins
Samsung Africa has made an exclusive offer available to customers, accepting BlackBerry phones in exchange for Samsung devices at a discounted price. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 12:20 · Brandon Gregory
No special e-toll courts planned – SANRAL
For the time being there are no special courts planned for the prosecution of e-toll non-payers, despite reports indicating the contrary, said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 12:00 · Kamau Mbote
Grade 13 student wins Kenya’s Doodle 4 Google competition
Google has named 17-year-old Esther Wamai as the winner of the 2013 Kenya Doodle 4 Google competition, being voted the best online out of thousands of submissions. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Former Apple CEO considers BlackBerry bid – report
Former Apple chief executive officer (CEO) John Sculley is considering a bid for BlackBerry, joining a number of potential suitors for the ailing Canadian phone manufacturer. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 11:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Former Vodacom executive new ICASA CEO
Former Vodacom managing executive Pakamile Pongwane is to be appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), sources have told HumanIPO. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 11:00 · Nick Sato
African startups should internationalise – Evernote
African technology startups have been urged to focus their ideas internationally and not just on Africa in order for them to have a global impact at the opening of DEMO Africa 2013 in Nairobi. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 10:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Startup Weekend to return to Cape Town
Entrepreneurial programme Startup Weekend will take place for the fourth time in Cape Town next month, offering an opportunity to enter the Global Startup Battle. → Read more
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