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Thu, October 24th, 10:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Yahoo! to close Egyptian chapter
Yahoo! is to terminate its local operations in Cairo, Egypt, as part of a minimisation strategy to have fewer offices for global streamlining. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 10:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Innovation key to SA transformation – IBM
Technological tools have the power to transform South Africa through innovation, IBM has said, emphasising the need for moving away from the traditional approach. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 09:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Google adds “supervised user” feature to Chrome
Google is adding a “supervised user” feature to its Chrome browser, which will allow computer owners to manage usage by minors to protect them from inappropriate online content. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Q&A: Olivier Madiba, CEO, Kiro’o Games
Cameroon-based Kiro’o Games has created the first African fantasy game, AURION: Legacy of the Kori-Odan, as it looks to boost African gaming with locally relevant content. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 08:30 · Brandon Gregory
Shift to rail could offset e-toll costs – Barloworld Logistics
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and a private logistics partner have signed a collaboration deal in a move to accelerate South Africa’s goal of shifting rail-friendly cargo from the roads, which could result in a decrease in e-tolling costs for freighter companies. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bookmark app launched
South African digital publication recognition event the Bookmarks Awards has released a tablet app to update users on news. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 07:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Vodacom Tanzania launches solar-powered e-learning centre
Vodacom Tanzania through its foundation has unveiled an e-learning centre powered by solar energy to improve students’ access to learning facilities across rural areas. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Generation Y’s hardening stance against corporate BYOD policies
As emerging technologies enter the workplace, Generation Y’s stance against the corporate bring your own device (BYOD) trend increases, said Fortinet, the worldwide provider of network security appliances. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 05:00 · Paul Adepoju
GOtv offers subscribers in Nigeria free antenna exchange
GOtv has announced it is offering its subscribers in Nigeria the opportunity to exchange their stub antenna for an external GOtenna for free, to give customers an improved overall viewing experience. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Specific tech needed for SA solutions – Sisulu
Specialised technology is the answer to solving local tech problems, Lindiwe Sisulu, South Africa’s public service minister has said. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 19:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
EIT sale of Tunisie Telecom stake imminent
Emirates International Telecommunications (EIT) is in the process of selling its 35 per cent stake in Tunisie Telecom, and expects the sale to conclude within a matter of months. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 19:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Galaxy Gear compatibility extended to S3, S4
Samsung Electronics has announced it will extend compatibility of its smartwatch the Galaxy Gear to more devices, including the Galaxy S3 and S4. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 18:30 · Kamau Mbote
Most Kenyan ATMs EMV compliant – KBA
Ninety-six per cent of ATM machines in Kenya have been upgraded to the more secure EMV standard, according to the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
DoC achieves nothing on job creation, set-top box manufacturing
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has achieved nothing with regards to ICT job and hub creation, broadband penetration and set-top box manufacturing, the National Treasury has said in its statement on medium-term policy. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Nairobi governor pledges support for approaching digital migration
Nairobi county governor Dr Evans Kidero today launched the GOtv analogue to digital television migration awareness drive, which aims to complement the government’s efforts to educate the Nairobi populace on the impending analogue switchoff. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 17:00 · Brandon Gregory
Vavi e-tolling Twitter comments “unfortunate” – SARS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has dismissed suggestions Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary general of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), was suspended because of his stance on e-tolling. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 16:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya lawmakers discuss bill to establish Broadcasting Standards Committee
Kenyan lawmakers are debating and reviewing two crucial bills that could impact media operations significantly, including establishing a Broadcasting Standards Committee. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 16:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Crime should tackled by tech – IBM
IBM South Africa has spoken out against crime in South Africa, urging technological private-public collaborations to reduce crime in the country. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
CCK embarks on digital migration awareness programme
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has started a consumer awareness campaign on the analogue to digital transmission process, the first phase of which is slated for December 13. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 15:00 · Kamau Mbote
Gilat Satcom establishes new PoP in Ghana
Gilat Satcom has announced that it has established a new point of presence (PoP) in Ghana aimed at providing reliable, high-speed, cost effective broadband connectivity over fibre to network operators, internet service providers (ISPs) and businesses in the country. → Read more
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