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Fri, August 23rd, 16:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
First solar laptop to launch in Africa
The world’s first solar-powered laptop is expected to launch at the end of the year, with Africa its first stop, making plugless PC use possible. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 16:00 · Richard Cutcher
HP looking at new round of acquisitions
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is looking for acquisitions of up to US$1.5 billion, with its chief executive officer (CEO) Meg Whitman saying purchases will be “part of our future”. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
DA refutes ANC accusations against Kohler Barnard
Stone Sizani, African National Congress (ANC) chief whip, has made false accusations against Dianne Kohler Barnard, according to South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzania’s Minishop now in Kenya
Minishop, the Tanzanian accounting application from Problem Solved Limited, has launched in Kenya and is set to compete with similar local applications in the market such as Uhasibu. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 14:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
JoziHub community reaches 1,000
Johannesburg-based tech and startup hub JoziHub has reached a community membership of more than 1,000, leveraging its role in growing sustainability. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 14:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Telekom Networks Malawi launches insurance cover for subscribers
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has launched free life insurance cover known as Moyo Cover for its customers in a bid to help ordinary Malawians access insurance. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Evans Wadongo named top global innovator under 35 by MIT
MIT Technology Review has revealed its top 35 young innovators, with Kenyan Evan Wadongo honoured as a humanitarian for his work in the field of energy and sustainable development. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 13:40 · Jack Barton
Carrim tops the bill at SATNAC
South Africa’s minister of communications, Yunus Carrim, will be among the speakers at the Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 13:20 · Richard Cutcher
Yahoo! visited more times than Google
More Americans visited Yahoo! than Google in July, the first time it has overtaken its rival in in two years. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria introduces Easyblaze multi-device service
Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new package, allowing users of its Easyblaze internet service to buy one data plan and use it on four devices. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:40 · Brandon Gregory
Carrim plans crackdown on SuperSport monopoly
The South African government is planning to introduce legislation which will prevent one broadcaster obtaining access to all sports and premium entertainment. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:20 · Kamau Mbote
Google trains Kenyan students on app store optimisation
Google has organised a training session for programmers and app developers in Nairobi with the aim of teaching them how to benefit more from the Android app store. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
ANC wants DA MP off ethics committee over social media action
Stone Sizani, the African National Congress’ (ANC) new chief whip, has written to the South African parliamentary speaker’s office requesting Dianne Kohler Barnard, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister of police and member of parliament (MP), be investigated and removed from the ethics committee. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia Lumia update awaited
Nokia is planning to release an Amber update on its Windows 8 phones for improved functionality of the devices. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:20 · Kamau Mbote
Francis Kimemia testifies against blogger Alai
Kenya’s secretary to the cabinet Francis Kimemia yesterday took to the stand to testify against controversial blogger Robert Alai, who is facing criminal proceedings after posting allegedly defamatory comments on Twitter. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN upgrades Virtual Top Up platform to support more services
MTN Nigeria has upgraded its Virtual Top Up (VTU) to allow subscribers to enjoy more services via the VTU platform. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 10:40 · Jack Barton
South African customs modernised
The South African Department of Finance has introduced a modernised customs system aimed at reducing costs and encouraging regional trade. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 10:20 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom denies stealing Lipa Kodi idea from startup
Kenyan operator Safaricom has denied claims levelled against it by Nairobi startup ManyattaRent that its Lipa Kodi na M-Pesa product idea was stolen, though the firm has admitted it approached the startup over a possible partnership. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Qualcomm commits to growth of ICT wireless ecosystem in Nigeria
Qualcomm, the mobile chip manufacturing company, has expressed its commitment towards the growth of the ICT wireless ecosystem in Nigeria through the support of software applications that would help tackle the challenges. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 09:00 · HumanIPO
Guest Post: Alan Knott-Craig asks “why Wi-Fi now?”
Former Mxit chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Knott-Craig Jr recently launched Project Isizwe, aiming to supply free wireless internet to impoverished areas for the improvement of education and employment. → Read more
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