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Fri, August 30th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
MTN to review sponsorship strategy
South African telecoms group MTN is reviewing its sponsorship strategy following an audit which revealed more than ZAR19 million (US$1.84 million) in irregular payments. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian government seeks to monitor and control cyberspace with new law
Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s information minister, has announced government plans to monitor and control cyberspace in order to tackle cybercrime. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Google Translate to add more African languages
Google Translate has requested help from African translators as it aims to include more of the continent’s languages in its web-based translation services. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
Huawei appoints new CEO in SA
Huawei has appointed Wilson Liu as its new chief executive officer (CEO) for South African operations, with the job of driving its market development strategy in the country. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 12:00 · Kamau Mbote
Intel in $20,000 DEMO Africa sponsorship deal
Software giant Intel will sponsor the second annual DEMO Africa conference to be held in Nairobi to the tune of KSh1.6 million (US$20,000), the company has announced. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile optimised sites are imperative in Nigeria – Lanre Akinlagun
It is imperative for every serious business to have a website optimised for mobile users, Lanre Akinlagun, managing director of Drinks.ng, has told HumanIPO. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 11:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Partnering with a technology specialised agency
Samantha Harper, founder of South African IT career specialist Nu Beginnings, writes for HumanIPO on seeking partnership with agencies in the technology industry. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 10:30 · Brandon Gregory
ZNBC security tightened after armed men stormed the building
Two armed men stormed the mass media complex of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on Friday last week, leading to an increase in security. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 10:00 · Kamau Mbote
IDC lowers tablet forecast
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has lowered its tablet shipment forecast for 2013 and beyond, citing the increasing entries of wearable devices and phablets. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
CWU impressed by Sentech-SABC deal
The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on its agreement with Sentech, following the announcement of the launch of its expansive channel network. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Uganda government sounds alarm over rising cases of internet fraud
The Ugandan government has warned its citizens to be cautious over rising cases of internet fraud by ensuring their privacy when they use web services. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s Heritage Insurance customers to access claims and benefits online
Heritage Insurance Company has launched its Heritage Blue medical cover, targeting corporate clients and SMEs, which allows clients to access their benefits and claims information online. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Sony Xperia M launches in SA
Sony has announced the launch of the Xperia M smartphone in South Africa, promising users premium experience, stunning OmniBalance design and innovative one-touch functions to aid in effortless connectivity. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria gets new entertainment internet radio station
234Radio, a cross platform internet radio station, has been launched in Nigeria, airing entertainment content from the West African country, the United States, Jamaica and the United Kingdom. → Read more
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Fri, August 30th, 06:00 · Kamau Mbote
ICANN working group recommends WHOIS replacement
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) expert working group on gTLD directory services has proposed changes to the way users receive registrant data. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
EcoCash to launch remittances for SA
Zimbabwe-based operator Econet is preparing to launch a remittance service between South Africa and Zimbabwe, simplifying money transfers between the countries. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 19:30 · Kamau Mbote
Airtel conducts low cost 3G trials in Kenya
Airtel, SoftBank Mobile and Intelsat have concluded trials for low cost 3G services in Kenya, using satellite technology. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 19:00 · Brandon Gregory
CCTV equipment supplied to Zambian government for an inflated $210 million
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment has been supplied to the Zambian government for US$213 million in a controversial deal between Mulenga Sata, deputy mayor of Lusaka City and the son of president Michael Sata, his close friend and a Chinese company. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 18:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan parliament orders formation of UCC board
The Ugandan parliament has issued a directive to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry to appoint a board of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) before the passing of its budget for the current financial year. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 18:00 · Jack Barton
19-year-old the suspected leader of SEA
Documents have been revealed linking 19-year-old Syrian Hatem Deeb to the pseudonym Th3Pr0, known as leader of the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA). → Read more
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