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Mon, July 29th, 13:37 · Brandon Gregory
DA’s Jack Bloom will scrap e-tolling in Gauteng if elected
Should the Democratic Alliance (DA) win the Gauteng province in the 2014 elections, a possible premier candidate, Jack Bloom, will scrap the controversial e-tolling system in the province. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote
OPINION: Why smartphones, tablets threaten the African culture
African culture is symbolised by communal practices and activities ranging from extended families, communal lands, age sets and age groups to mention just a few. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:47 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom’s math skills questioned by union
South African union Solidarity is completing its mandate process after communication gateways have been restored. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:43 · Susan Mwenesi
Competition among Kenyan startups resulting in quality output
Kenya’s growing technology scene is reaping the benefits of competition among startups according to Dunstan Machoka, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nairobi-based BTI Millman. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:35 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C escapes advertising sanction
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has left Cell C in no doubt that the accuracy and quality of its adverts must be improved if it does not want the regulator to scrutinise every commercial it publishes. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 11:01 · Brandon Gregory
Police investigating cases of hate speech on social media in Zimbabwe
Police in Zimbabwe are investigating alleged hate speech on social media platforms following the arrest of a Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai (MDC-T) activist was arrested for allegedly verbally abusing senior government officials over the phone. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 10:38 · Paul Adepoju
2013 World Cyber Security Conference postponed
The organisers of the 2013 World Cyber Security Conference, scheduled to be held tomorrow in Abuja, Nigeria have announced a postponement as a result of the death of the mother of the Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 10:25 · Nick Sato
Science, technology and innovation the PAU focus for East Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$45 million to support the creation of a Pan African University (PAU) which consist of five pan African institutes. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 10:24 · Kamau Mbote
CBK in KSh320 million ICT systems overpricing saga
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) was reportedly almost conned KSh320 million (US$3.72m) in the purchase of an integrated security management system (ISM) totalling more than KSh1 billion (US$11.6m). → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:38 · Nanine Steenkamp
ANC maximises on Mxit campaigns
Ruling South African party the African National Congress (ANC) is experiencing success with almost half a million Mxit app subscribers, aiming to increase mobile election campaigns. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:28 · Nanine Steenkamp
Phishers target First Bank Nigeria
First Bank Nigeria has warned customers against phishing attacks, following emails falsely claiming the necessity of online updates. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:21 · Brandon Gregory
SABC’s 24 hour news channel needs clarity – Shinn
The decision the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has taken to launch their new 24 hour news channel on MultiChoice’s platform requires clarity regarding its business case, according to Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 09:06 · Richard Cutcher
Activision Blizzard shake off Vivendi control
French multimedia giant Vivendi is selling off video game publisher Activision Blizzard in a US$5.83 billion deal. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 08:50 · Kamau Mbote
Local channels resume on StarTimes platform
Kenyans subscribed to the StarTimes platform can now access local television channels after their resumption on Friday evening. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher
Limpopo is Microsoft’s latest white spaces trial
Microsoft’s white spaces project in Limpopo, South Africa, is underway with the blessing of the government and will begin by providing low cost wireless broadband to five schools. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 07:43 · Nick Sato
Safaricom told to “up their game” and pay $27m if license is to be renewed
Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom will have to pay a KSh2.36 billion (US$27 million) fee in order to have its license extended for 10 years by the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 07:28 · Richard Cutcher
Samsung increase Africa presence with Etisalat deal
Africa and Middle East mobile operator Etisalat has signed a deal with manufacturer Samsung to roll out its products to 15 markets. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 15:52 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom denies union conspiracy allegations
South African part state-owned fixed line operator Telkom has stated no siding with unions was involved, following allegations by Solidarity. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 15:46 · Nanine Steenkamp
Traffic biggest e-commerce problem
Mobile entrepreneur Nic Haralambous said traffic is the biggest obstacle to e-commerce success, encouraging online retailers to actively seek an audience. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 15:36 · Brandon Gregory
OPINION: Advent of social media and internet the bane of the African dictator’s life
The recent events involving the Zambian president Michael Sata and Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and their reactions to online reporting and whistleblowing through social media, proves the advent of the internet does not fit in with their style of leadership. → Read more
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