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Tue, September 10th, 13:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Build around failure to increase internet access – Steve Song
Providing 100 per cent internet access in Africa needs an outcome-focused strategy to build around failures and increase personal risk, industry expert Steve Song believes. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICC utilises tech to boost Ruto trial transparency
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will utilise web-streaming, satellite broadcasting, radio, television and YouTube to ensure transparent coverage of Kenyan deputy president William Ruto’s trial is publicly available. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 12:30 · Kamau Mbote
Twitter acquires ad company
Twitter has bought mobile advertising startup MoPub for US$350 million, beating a number of other competitors including ad network Millenial Media which bought JumpTap last month. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Online visibility is the right of every business – VConnect
VConnect, Nigeria’s local search engine, believes every business requires online visibility, but just having a website is not enough. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s M-Shwari service wins emerging technology award
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) and Safaricom’s mobile credit loan service M-Shwari has won Computerworld’s 21st Century Achievement Award in emerging technology. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Potraz releases frequency draft
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has released the Zimbabwe National Frequency Allocation Plan (ZNFAP) draft, showing the expected frequency resources for the coming years. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Lack of debate an obstacle to effective African domain progress – ICANN
The lack of digital market community involvement in Africa is hampering its growth and competence on a global scale, according to the International Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 10:02 · Richard Cutcher
Vodafone reported to have entered Maroc Telecom race
Vodafone could be set to begin spending its Verizon Wireless windfall with a US$9.4 billion acquisition bid for Morocco’s Maroc Telecom. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 09:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Qualcomm signs deal with Formula E championship
Qualcomm has signed a five-year deal with the planned Formula E championship to provide wireless-charging and augmented reality technology. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Partnerships crucial to Bandwidth Barn export – Winde
Partnerships with incubators and accelerators already in existence across Africa will be crucial to the continental rollout of Cape Town’s Bandwidth Barn concept, says Western Cape minister of finance, economic development and tourism Alan Winde. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Keystone Bank eases international trade with new portal
Nigeria’s Keystone Bank Limited has launched a new portal aiming to make international trade transactions easier. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 08:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Increase in mobile learning VAS a major catalyst in Africa
Mobile learning value added services (VAS) products in Africa have reached a total of 44 as of July 2013, acting as a major catalyst for the growth of mobile learning on the continent. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 07:00 · Kamau Mbote
Tanzanian documentary secures funding in less than a week
A documentary to be shot in Zanzibar, titled 'Veils to Cleats', has hit its fundraising target after pitching on Kickstarter.com less than a week ago. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 06:00 · Tom Jackson
Sawiris still targeting Telecom Italia – report
Egyptian telecoms tycoon Naguib Sawiris retains an interest in Telecom Italia, though opposition from the Italian government could scupper any deal. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Johannesburg to host the Enterprise Technology Show
Top executives from digital marketing, commerce and enterprise will convene in Johannesburg from October 29 to 30, for the Enterprise Technology Show Africa. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 20:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Zambia cancels ZTE $213m CCTV contract
Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has terminated a US$213 million CCTV contract awarded to Chinese corporation ZTE, citing allegations surrounding the awarding of the contract. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
Ghana government to spend US$95 million on digital migration
The Ghanaian cabinet has approved the spending of US$95 million on its digital migration programme. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Cameroon government shuts down 11 media outlets ahead of elections
The National Communications Council of Cameroon has closed down 11 media outlets in the country over what it describes as disrespect of ethics and professionalism by the outlets ahead of elections at the end of the month. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
ICANN looking to leverage African engagement
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is looking to expand its African engagement, launching new events, awards and opportunities on the continent. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 18:00 · Kamau Mbote
TechCamp kicks off in Nairobi
TechCamp has pitched camp at the 88mph office in Nairobi, Kenya, discussing how health services can be transformed using technology under the theme ‘Transforming Health in the Silicon Savannah’, → Read more
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