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Thu, October 10th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta orders mop up of all unregistered SIM cards
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered an immediate mop up of all unregistered SIM cards in Kenya be conducted by a joint effort of all stakeholders to ensure there are none being used by criminals. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 16:00 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA responds to SCA e-toll appeal dismissal, DoT welcomes ruling
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has expressed its disagreement with the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA’s) dismissal of its appeal against the implementation of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, which was welcomed by the Department of Transport (DoT). → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Intel launches She Will Connect in Kenya
Intel, in collaboration with Akirachix, an association focusing on women’s technology, has launched a digital expansion programme for young women in Kenya, aiming to bridge the gender gap in technology. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
EcoCash launches saving account
Zimbabwe-based operator Econet Wireless has released a saving account on its mobile money platform, in a bid to lure more customers. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 14:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Uganda to hold first Social Media Awards
Uganda will hold its first Social Media Awards ceremony in Kampala next month, aiming to highlight its influence on brand building and encourage companies to intensify their online presence. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 14:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
MyCiTi now visible on Google Maps
Cape Town’s public transport system MyCiTi has launched on Google Maps, a national first for commuter results from the online mapping platform. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Uber exploring M-Pesa payment integration for Nairobi service
Uber is keen on developing mobile money integration into its taxi hailing app as it prepares to roll out in more African countries. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 13:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Datacentrix reports $100m revenues
Datacentrix has made its half-year growth figures public, showing ZAR1 billion (US$100.3 million) revenue generated by the end of August. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 13:20 · Tom Jackson
Cameroon’s tech potential held back by corruption, nepotism
Cameroon has an open, under-regulated consumer market with lots of potential, but currently held back by economic and political corruption, according to Al Banda, community manager at incubation hub ActivSpaces. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzanian networks join consumers in SIM card tax battle
The High Court of Tanzania has allowed five major network operators to join the constitutional case brought by the the Tanzania Consumers Advocacy Society (TCAS) petitioning against the law requiring monthly deductions of TZS1,000 (US$0.62) from subscribers. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA e-toll appeal failure makes no difference – COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) regrets the dismissal by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) appeal against e-tolling, but says it makes no difference to their campaign. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 12:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Anti-virus top preferred security for smartphones
Anti-virus and security software are the preferred protection among smartphone users, indicating competition for new incentives such as biometrics. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Simplicity is the most important thing for users in Africa – iROKING
Micheal Ugwu, chief executive officer (CEO) of iROKING, believes developers targeting African users need to keep platforms simple. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 11:40 · Kamau Mbote
Togolese makes 3D printer using e-waste
A Togolese man has constructed a fully functional 3D printer from scratch using e-waste. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 11:20 · Selipha Kihagi
Uganda’s UBC to introduce digital TV network
Paul Kihika, managing director of the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), has said it will offer affordable services to achieve a smooth transition from analogue to digital signal. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
Orange adds UK and Ivory Coast SIM cards to Nashua partnership
Orange Horizons has extended its international roaming products for South Africans travelling abroad through its partnership with Nashua Mobile. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 10:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Mxit active user numbers growing
The number of active accounts using South African social network Mxit is growing, despite a hefty drop in overall registration figures over the past year, according to a report by World Wide Worx. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
Zambia and Zimbabwe are Africa’s “most dynamic” countries – ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released its tech figures and global rankings, showing Zambia and Zimbabwe making above average progress. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Cameroon can dominate Africa’s startup scene – QuickTicket
Acha Nelson, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of QuickTicket, believes Cameroonian startups have the potential to dominate Africa’s tech scene in the next five years, if obstacles such as funding can be overcome. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 09:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Apple to hold iPad event on October 22
Apple will hold its next invite-only iPad event on Tuesday, October 22, according to a report, with the company expected to unveil its new and upgraded products. → Read more
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