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Wed, August 28th, 12:40 · Jack Barton
Telkom network upgrade switched on
Telkom’s internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) core has gone live in a step to transform the entire network to being IP-enabled. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 12:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Ghanaian telecoms fined for poor service
Ghanaian operators have been fined for lack of sufficient service performance following warnings from the National Communications Authority (NCA). → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
African government requests ignored by Facebook
Not a single African government request for Facebook data was accepted by the social network, while the United States had 79 per cent of up to 12,000 requests accepted. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Verve and First Registrars launch new card for shareholders
Verve and First Registrars have launched the FirstDividend Plus Prepaid Card in Nigeria, an innovation to help tackle unclaimed dividends among retail shareholders. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 11:20 · Nick Sato
ATMs most preferred technology by Kenyans
A survey has shown almost half of Kenyans prefer using ATMs despite a surge in the number of mobile transactions and payments. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory
MTN accused of spying by suspended manager
Robert Madzonga, a suspended senior MTN manager, has accused Africa’s largest mobile operator of tapping his phone and is reportedly challenging his suspension. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 10:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 to hardware partners
Microsoft has begun releasing Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 to its hardware partners ahead of its October 18 launch when the operating system will be broadly available to commercial customers. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 10:20 · Jack Barton
Top student research to be showcased at SATNAC
The South African Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) next week will feature research presentations from students studying science and engineering courses. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Google Africa launches Africa Connected success story campaign
Google Africa has launched the Africa Connected campaign with a focus on showcasing everyday success stories contributed to by Google. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 09:30 · Jack Barton
Magix Security appoint new chief technology officer
Andrei Migatchev will take on the role of chief technology officer (CTO) at South African company Magix Security, to boost its online protection services. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 09:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Italian tech to hit Zim agriculture market
Imported technology from Italy is being offered to the Zimbabwean agricultural market, following collaborations with products which are being showcased at a local event. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 08:30 · Jack Barton
Imperial Holdings acquires ForeFront Africa to deliver digital services
Imperial Holdings, a multinational Johannesburg company, has acquired mobile and digital marketing strategies firm ForeFront Africa to provide services to the group and its clients. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
Yahoo! acquires IQ Engines startup to improve Flickr
Yahoo! has bought image search startup IQ Engines to add to the company's technology in its Flickr photo service. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Johannesburg-based PRTV added to GOtv Nigeria bouquet
GOtv Nigeria has added Planet Radio TV (PRTV) to its bouquet of channels available to subscribers. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Mob attacks mobile phone thieves in Cape Town
Bricks were thrown and sticks used by an angry mob of approximately 50 people to beat three suspects accused of stealing mobile phones in Cape Town over the weekend. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 05:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia to launch Windows RT tablet
Nokia will release a tablet at the end of next month, set to compete with the iPad. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Solar powered laptops to be offered to African governments
Canadian communications company WeWi is negotiating with African governments to equip educational institutions with technology tools for the promotion of learning on the continent. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 19:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Zambian mobile tariffs too high – ZACA
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has slammed the high cost of mobile tariffs in the country, proposing a reduction to boost access to mobile facilities. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
iHub announces Nairobi UX Month
Nairobi’s iHub will host the first Sub-Saharan User Experience workshop, bringing together entrepreneurs, university students and other key players from the Kenyan tech scene with world-class user experience (UX) experts. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia launches app for four African nations
African e-commerce giant Jumia has launched its mobile app for Nigeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast and Kenya, giving users access to its more than 50,000 products. → Read more
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