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Thu, October 10th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Egyptian online bookstore focuses on Arabic titles
Egyptian online bookstore Books.com.eg is looking to benefit from the country’s “booming” e-commerce sector by focusing on the popularity of Arabic titles. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Swaziland launches internet to schools programme
Swazi Telecom has launched its internet to schools programme, providing all schools, colleges and communities in Swaziland with access to affordable ICT services, in line with the government’s vision of complete access to technology. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 08:00 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom displays highest SA internet speeds
Telkom demonstrated the highest fixed-line and mobile broadband speeds in South Africa at a conference in Johannesburg yesterday. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 07:00 · Brandon Gregory
Fortinet launches world’s fasted data centre firewall
Fortinet, the US-based network security company, has launched what it calls the world’s fastest data centre firewall appliance, the FortiGate-3700D. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Pick n Pay launches smart shopper mobile application
South African grocer Pick n Pay has launched a mobile application in line with its smart shopper programme, giving members access to their own queue-free kiosk via mobile phones. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 05:00 · Selipha Kihagi
LG Chem bringing new shapes to batteries
LG Chem, a leading battery manufacturer, is preparing to release next generation batteries which will break away from the traditional rectangular shape. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 20:00 · Tom Jackson
Google Doodle celebrates Ugandan Independence Day
Google is running a Doodle on its Ugandan domain today celebrating the 51st anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 19:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Bango and MMIT partner in safe payment solution
UK-based Bango and Africa’s MMIT have partnered to launch a safe payment solution that will enable online transactions for digital content, with Kenya and Nigeria the first African countries to get the service → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 19:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Neotel tackles SA ICT skills shortage
South African operator Neotel has signed an agreement with Siyafunda Community Technology Centre (Siyafundactc) and the National Institute for Information Technology (NIIT), aiming to develop ICT skills and create employment opportunities. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
$10m needed to achieve SA connectivity goals – Infraco
Approximately ZAR100 million (US$10 million) will be needed to have the vast majority of South Africans connected to the internet by 2020, Peter Mafagana, senior manager of operations at Broadband Infraco, has revealed. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
Western Cape on track to becoming an ICT innovation hub – Winde
Alan Winde, minister of finance, economic development and tourism in the Western Cape, is confident the region is on track towards becoming an innovation hub, after meeting a number of ICT entrepreneurs and businesses → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 17:30 · Kamau Mbote
Microsoft 4Afrika forms advisory council
Microsoft has formed a 4Afrika advisory council headed by former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa, tasked with guiding strategic investments to be undertaken by the initiative and ensure it remains aligned with the continent’s development goals. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
TaxTim adds more functions and universities
South African online tax platform TaxTim has launched its next generation Student Assist programme, targeting those at the country’s top universities. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 16:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Nokia unveils rewards programme for Windows Phone developers
Nokia has made available its unique rewards programme for Windows Phone developers in Kenya and Egypt, among other 18 countries across the globe, beginning today (Wednesday). → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 16:00 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom disconnects registered callers after CCK warning
Safaricom yesterday switched off a number of registered lines after promises from the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) it would take action against service providers operating unregistered lines in accordance with the law. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
ANC pleased with Twitter campaign despite negative comments
The African National Congress (ANC) has said it is pleased with the #ProudlyBroughtByANC campaign on Twitter despite some users poking fun at it. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
First curved phone released by Samsung
Samsung has released the world’s first mobile phone with a curved screen, challenging its competitors in the high end smartphone market. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 14:40 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom launches ‘MyMarket’ classified site
Safaricom has launched a Kenyan classifieds site that will enable buyers and sellers to access items through its portal. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
CTO Forum ends with calls for collaboration to achieve broadband connectivity
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) believes broadband connectivity can easily be achieved via collaborations involving various stakeholders. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 14:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom Mobile expanding advanced LTE for SA
Telkom Mobile is working on advancing LTE for South Africa through continuing rollout of networks with decreased transfer speed. → Read more
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