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Mon, September 9th, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Intel to host educational film premiere
Technology firm Intel will be hosting a film screening in support of empowering women globally as part of its social action campaign. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 05:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG unveils world’s largest HD curved OLED TV
LG Electronics has unveiled the world’s largest ultra HD curved OLED television, further developing the next-generation TV market. → Read more
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Sun, September 8th, 08:58 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 08/09/2013
Accelerator season is well and truly upon us and as ever, HumanIPO is the ideal place to get all the latest news from Africa’s startup and entrepreneur scene. → Read more
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Sat, September 7th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mobile penetration in Kenya to decrease after VAT Bill – Nokia
Less Kenyans will buy mobiles following the implementation of the VAT bill, according to Bruce Howes, Nokia East Africa general manager. → Read more
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Sat, September 7th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
NigeriaCom 2013 to feature mobile money, digital entertainment and APP GIG
Organisers of the fourth NigeriaCom conference have announced the 2013 edition will feature mobile money and digital entertainment with new focus areas in line with evolution in the market. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
e-tolling a threat to democracy – Richard Stallman
Software freedom founder and activist Richard Stallman has encouraged South Africans to take a stand against e-tolling, as it posed a threat to people’s privacy. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Google celebrates 15th birthday
Google celebrated its 15th birthday this week, and now generates more than three billion searches every month. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 18:30 · Winfred Kuria
Bharti will not buy back Vodafone stake – Mittal
Bharti Airtel has no intention of buying back Vodafone’s four per cent stake in the India-based operator, according to Sunil Mittal, Bharti’s group chairman. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 18:00 · Tom Jackson
FFP declares e-tolling victory, DA seeks clarification from Zuma
South Africa’s Freedom Front Plus (FFP) has claimed a “huge victory” for road users in Gauteng as President Jacob Zuma is yet to sign the controversial e-toll bill, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) is seeking clarification from Zuma on the status of the bill. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Hypercube to launch in Zimbabwe in November
Hypercube, Zimbabwe’s first technology hub, will launch in the capital Harare in November, with the aim of strengthening the country’s technology ecosystem. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom executive resigns
Bashier Sallie has resigned as managing director of Telkom's wholesale and networks division after 27 years at the South African fixed-line provider. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 16:30 · Kamau Mbote
#KOT take on Nairobi senator over radio rant
Kenyans on Twitter (#KOT) have hit back at Nairobi senator Gideon Mbuvi, alias Sonko, after he threw insults at radio presenter Carol Mutoko live on air. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Justin Stanford to speak at HumanIPO ProChat launch
Justin Stanford will give the keynote speech at the inaugural ProChat evening next Wednesday, hosted by the HumanIPO Academy. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:40 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta’s lawyer in suit against “secret” Safaricom and Airtel proceedings
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legal representative at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Steven Kay has successfully applied to participate in a case asking for information about a court cases filed by Kenyatta against Safaricom and Airtel to be released publicly. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:20 · Tom Jackson
Free State website investigation at advanced stage
South Africa’s public protector Thuli Madonsela has said the investigation into the controversial Free State government website, which allegedly cost ZAR140 million (US$15.4 million) to build, is at an advanced stage. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Kenyan website under investigation for instigating violence
Kenyan website Garreonline.com is under investigation regarding claims it instigated violence among rival communities in northern Kenya and is a threat to national security. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mxit and FunDza aid African literacy increase
South African social mobile app Mxit and the FunDza Literacy Trust have collaborated to promote a culture of reading amongst South African youth. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 14:40 · Selipha Kihagi
Alcatel One Touch Idol ALPHA, Idol S and Idol Mini smartphones launched
Alcatel has unveiled three new smartphones, including the Alcatel One Touch Idol ALPHA, One Touch Idol S and One Touch Idol Mini, which will run on Android’s, 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Paynet invests $3m in ATM chip tech, targets contract supply for Kenyan banks
Payment solutions firm Paynet Group has announced an upgrade of its systems for issuing EMV chip cards, as Kenya moves towards the March 2014 deadline for switching to the new technology. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Spotify looking to raise further capital – report
Music streaming service Spotify is seeking alternative capital sources in order to continue growing, according to reports in Sweden. → Read more
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