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Thu, July 18th, 07:52 · Nick Sato
Airtel Kenya launches its own mobile credit service
Airtel Kenya has signed an agreement with consumer finance company AFB to offer its Airtel Money subscribers access to unsecured credit loans and credit products. → Read more
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Thu, July 18th, 06:59 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile big data incoming in emerging markets – Patricia Florissi
Patricia Florissi, vice president and global chief technology officer (CTO) for EMC Sales, has revealed that in the next five years new mobile applications will be incorporating big data. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 15:47 · Nick Sato
IBM develops plan to enhance economic development in Kenya
IBM experts have recommended strategies for improving the viability of vocational-technical education in Kenya, as well as for making health services more effective. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 15:45 · Brandon Gregory
Red Bull Mobile and Cell C offer free monthly data
Red Bull Mobile, powered by South African mobile operator Cell C, has been relaunched in the form of a new data intensive prepaid offering. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 15:43 · Richard Cutcher
National Broadband Council a wise move
The prospect of a National Broadband Council, featuring stakeholders from the public and private sector, has been welcomed by Dominic Cull, the Internet Service Providers’ Association regulatory advisor. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 15:02 · Brandon Gregory
Not everyone in SA is getting true cloud – Vine
Cloud is the buzz of computing currently, but there are regular warnings concerning its use and Grant Vine, technical director of Cybervine IT Solutions, has offered some advice about considering cloud needs. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 14:55 · Nick Sato
Panasonic strengthens presence in Africa with Nairobi Plaza
Panasonic has opened its first Panasonic Plaza in East and Central Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, to act as a launchpad for similar ventures into the African market. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 14:44 · Richard Cutcher
QR code used to hack Google Glass
A mobile security company has uncovered a security flaw in Google’s flagship Glass technology, which is currently in the hands of thousands of “Explorers” worldwide. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 14:26 · Mercy Makumi
MicroStrategy creates Mobile App Universe and Developer Academy
MicroStrategy has launched the MicroStrategy Mobile App Universe to showcase business apps solutions available to customers, as well as a Developer Academy providing training materials for app developers. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 13:53 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyatta University launches Alumni Card
Kenyatta University has unveiled a new prepaid, PayPass-enabled card for its alumni, the KU Alumni Card, which will allow former students to enjoy discounts from selected partners including mobile networks, hotels and bookshops. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 13:51 · Richard Cutcher
Competition Tribunal hears Telkom settlement case
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal is considering whether to approve the settlement agreement between Telkom and the Competition Commission. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 13:24 · Brandon Gregory
Naspers’ US$750 million bond offering exceeds demand
South Africa’s multimedia giant Naspers has announced its bond offering of US$750 million has exceeded demand. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 13:14 · Richard Cutcher
MTN adds African power to Ubuntu CAG
MTN has become the first African network operator to join Canonical’s Carrier Advisory Group (CAG), which will influence the development of the smartphone operating system Ubuntu. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 12:54 · Brandon Gregory
WhatsApp now free for iPhone users
WhatsApp has launched a new version of the application for iPhone users, which comes with a “few major changes”. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 12:44 · Paul Adepoju
EMC records dramatic increase in investment in West Africa
Rasheed Jimoh, EMC regional manager for West Africa, has revealed the company has seen a dramatic increase in its investment in the region. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 12:23 · Kamau Mbote
Fixed-line broadband more beneficial than basic 3G
Africa needs to invest in fixed line broadband if it is to prosper and gain from internet access, according to Richard Bell, Wananchi Group chief executive officer (CEO). → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 11:17 · Mercy Makumi
Tecno Phantom A launched in Kenya
Tecno Mobile has launched its latest Android smartphone in Kenya, the Phantom A, with a dual SIM and five-inch HD touchscreen → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 11:09 · Susan Mwenesi
Rocket Internet raises $500 million for further global expansion
Berlin-based Rocket Internet has announced it has raised a total of US$500 million from partners Investment AB Kinnevik and Access Industries since May 2012, the largest ever investment in an internet incubator and accelerator company. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 11:07 · Richard Cutcher
Microsoft beg US for permission to share
Microsoft wants the US government to allow it to inform its customers how it provided data to the National Security Agency (NSA), after claiming its role was misrepresented in the press. → Read more
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Wed, July 17th, 11:04 · Richard Cutcher
Itec buys majority stake in Canon West Rand
South African document managing and printing company Itec has bought a majority stake in Canon West Rand, in a bid to grow its market reach. → Read more
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