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Tue, October 8th, 11:20 · Selipha Kihagi
Microsoft to provide mentorship to DEMO startups
Microsoft has offered mentorship and coaching support to the DEMO Africa 2013 finalists who will launch their products for the first time at the event later this month. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zim bank to commit $54m to TelOne
The Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) will contribute to local operator TelOne’s national fibre optic project by investing US$54 million for its deployment. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju
Buyology.com.ng e-commerce platform launched in Lagos
Nigerian e-commerce platform Buyology.com.ng has been launched, with executive director Yeye Durojaiye-Arogundade promising it would enable buyers to get what they are looking for at cost-effective prices. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 10:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTR cut too steep – Vodacom
The planned cuts in South African mobile termination rates are too steep and may have negative impacts on the telecommunications industry, according to Vodacom, the country’s biggest mobile operator. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory
#ProudlyBroughtByANC trending on SA Twitter
Billboards poking fun at the African National Congress (ANC) and the controversial e-tolling system have led to #ProudlyBroughtByANC trending across South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 09:30 · Richard Cutcher
BlackBerry shareholders rebel amid interest from high profile bidders
BlackBerry’s strategic decision to go private is being threatened, despite reported interest from the likes of Cisco, Google and SAP. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 09:00 · Richard Cutcher
Egyptian startups unaffected by political turmoil – Cairo Angels
Egyptian investment group Cairo Angels believes the political situation in Egypt has not affected the country’s techpreneurs as much as might have been expected, with companies innovating around the turmoil. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Samsung develops high performance camera module
Samsung has revealed new camera technology for better low-light images and stabilisation in an improved camera module. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 08:00 · Brandon Gregory
Data virtualisation is about business, not IT – O’Connell
Data virtualisation is not about IT, but is about allowing decision makers immediate access to all and only the relevant information, said Chris O’Connell, managing director at BITanium. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 07:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Tanzania to establish ICT centres in every village
The Tanzanian government wants to build ICT centres in every village in a bid to increase transparency of governance. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Liquid Telecom shortlisted for global awards
Liquid Telecom has been nominated for two World Communications Awards, standing a chance to receive the prize for the best African wholesale carrier and the best service innovation. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 05:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Intel releases new processor series
Intel has launched its fourth generation Intel Core processor series to South Africa, powering the functionality of the Ultrabook devices and two-in-one tablet and PC systems. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
E-tolling does have benefits – SANRAL
Commentators not looking at the benefits of e-tolling in Gauteng is unfortunate, said Nazir Ali, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the South Africa National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), at The New Age business breakfast in Midrand, Johannesburg. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 19:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
AtomoRapid release enables advanced malaria testing
Self-help malaria testing device AtomoRapid has been developed, enabling quick and reliable malaria diagnosis for Africa and beyond. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 19:00 · Winfred Kuria
Girls encouraged in Rwanda’s ICT sector
Women working in Rwanda’s ICT sector have visited various girls secondary schools on a mission to educate them on the importance of embracing ICT. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Minister to visit Bandwidth Barn
Alan Winde, the Western Cape’s minister of finance, economic development and tourism, will visit the Bandwidth Barn this week and has has called upon ICT entrepreneurs to discuss business ideas with him. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian fixed broadband license bidding to begin at end of 2013
Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed the regulatory body is set to commence the official issuance of fixed broadband licenses on a territorial basis. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory
DA’s e-tolling billboards cowardly – Peters
Dipuo Peters, South Africa’s transport minister, has said cowards are behind the billboards sighted along the N1 and N3 highways in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: World finally wakes up to importance of connectivity in developing countries
The announcement today of the formation of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is the latest confirmation that the world has finally realised the crucial importance of connectivity in developing nations. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 16:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
African penguins tracked by satellite
Five African penguins are being tracked by satellite this week in order to raise awareness of ecosystem protection. → Read more
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