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Thu, August 29th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Uber lands in Cape Town
Global taxi app service Uber has launched its service in Cape Town following its arrival in South Africa earlier this month, further increasing competition among its rivals. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
M-Shwari and agency banking boosts Kenyan banking
Safaricom agency banking and paperless banking service M-Shwari has boosted the total number of bank accounts, with a 13 per cent growth. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 16:30 · Jack Barton
Telkom launches innovation competition
Telkom has launched the “Open Innovation Mega Challenge” for South Africans to create new technologies and online solutions. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Open access best model for Kenya’s LTE deployment – Ericsson
An open access model is the best for the deployment of a 4G or LTE network in Kenya as it will ensure all parts of the country are covered, thereby enhancing the country’s overall broadband penetration. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Glo turns 10 with further expansion planned
Globacom, the Nigerian-based pan-African mobile network, is celebrating its tenth year of operations following its official launch on Friday, August 29, 2003. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 15:00 · Jack Barton
ANN7 faces legal action over “derogatory” billboard
The South African Older Persons Forum (SAOPF) has said a billboard advertising new 24-hour news channel ANN7 perpetuates negative stereotypes. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 14:30 · Kamau Mbote
Skype may offer 3D chats in future
Skype is carrying out research into developing 3D video calls, inspired by the increase in telecommuting and strong uptake of 3D screens. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
Q&A: FortiGuard’s Derek Manky on mobile malware
Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has reported a 30 per cent increase in mobile malware in the last six months, with 1,300 samples per day. Derek Manky, the company’s global security strategist, spoke to HumanIPO about the rising problem. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote
Ericsson, Zamtel pilot 4G network in Zambia
Ericsson and Zamtel have partnered to demonstrate the capabilities of a 4G mobile communications network during the ongoing 20th edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly in Livingstone, Zambia. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Vodafone and Verizon deal proceeds
Telecommunications company Vodafone has confirmed it is in ongoing negotiations with Verizon Communications over selling its 45 per cent stake in joint venture Verizon Wireless. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 12:30 · Richard Cutcher
HumanIPO Academy partners with Zapacab and Weaver
HumanIPO Academy has announced a partnership with Cape Town-based startup Zapacab, allowing guests at tomorrow’s launch event to test drive the new taxi hailing service. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 12:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Samsung positive about African future
Samsung is keen on expanding in Africa, though is taking into consideration the continent’s logistical and infrastructural challenges. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
iROKOtv CEO wins CNBC award
Jason Njoku, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of iROKOtv, has been named CNBC’s Young Business Leader of the Year 2013 in Nigeria at the 2013 All Africa Business Leaders Awards – West Africa (AABLA – WA). → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
ANC must apologise over Kohler Barnard accusations – DA
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said the ruling African National Congress (ANC) must apologise over “fallacious” accusations made against DA member of parliament (MP) Dianne Kohler Barnard. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 10:30 · Nick Sato
Telkom Kenya faces penalties as CCK claims not aware of government shares dilution
Kenya’s oldest telecommunications company Telkom Kenya is set to face penalties from the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) after the regulator claimed it is not aware of the 19 per cent government share dilution. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: Intriguing battle of the taxi apps in South Africa
Two months ago South Africa’s cab drivers, control centres and customers were blissfully unaware of the number of marketing gizmos headed their way, but the competition is now fierce with three companies going head to head for clients and rides. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 09:30 · Brandon Gregory
Riverbed Technology overcoming Africa’s challenges
United States-based Riverbed Technology, a global application performance company, has announced a significant milestone following the integration of OPNET Technologies and Riverbed Cascade. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 09:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
MTN leads Loeries Ubuntu entries
MTN is the most nominated brand for the Ubuntu sustainable marketing category of the Loeries awards, with the category thriving in terms of nominations. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 08:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Vodacom Tanzania sponsors education expo
Vodacom Tanzania is to sponsor an education expo this weekend, recognising technology as a crucial part of education. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 08:00 · Brandon Gregory
BI to “boom” in mobile Africa – Dlamini
Next generation business intelligence (BI) is fast being accepted as a critical tool for success in business, particularly in the mobile space, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of the international LGR Telecommunications. → Read more
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