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Thu, July 11th, 14:56 · Paul Adepoju
Rlg commends Ghana government over 20 per cent tax on foreign phones
Ghanaian phone manufacturer Rlg Communications has lauded the government for its planned 20 per cent tax on foreign phones imported into the country. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 14:51 · Susan Mwenesi
BlackBerry assists fight against rhino poaching
BlackBerry has launched a new internship programme that aims to help conservation interns learn the ropes around safeguarding endangered animals, especially Southern Africa’s rhino population, which is threatened by poachers. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 14:47 · Nick Sato
Narok County to establish new Masai Mara electronic revenue collection system
Kenya’s Narok County has announced plans to establish a new electronic revenue collection for the Masai Mara National Park after a Kenyan court dismissed a case filed by Equity Bank to reinstate its revenue collection contract with the county. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 14:39 · Brandon Gregory
Shinn: swift action needed by new communications minister
Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), has said swift action must be taken by Yunus Carrim, South Africa’s new minister of communications, to address issues pertaining to information and communications technology (ICT) in the country. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 13:56 · Susan Mwenesi
Rwanda to charge for.rw domain
Rwanda through the Rwanda Information Communication Technology Association (RICTA) has said that it will start charging residents for the use of its internet domain names from the beginning of this month. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 13:47 · Susan Mwenesi
Water consumers in Tanzania to pay bills electronically
Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage (DAWASCO) has introduced an online billing system allowing residents to pay their bills electronically. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 13:41 · Kamau Mbote
Great Rift Valley ICT Summit set for next week in Tanzania
The two-day Great Rift Valley ICT Summit will be held next week in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, allowing ministers in the sector in East Africa to meet to deliberate on various issues including ICT infrastructure and cyber security. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 13:36 · Paul Adepoju
NITEL/M-TEL liabilities valued at $3 billion, senators oppose liquidation plans
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has revealed the total liability of moribund former national telecoms company Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and its mobile communications arm M-TEL is valued at US$3 billion. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 13:17 · Nick Sato
Kenya considers free tablets for pupils instead of laptops
The Kenyan government is contemplating introducing free tablets to Kenyan schools rather than laptops, given the speed with which devices become defunct. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 12:51 · Paul Adepoju
Governor urges security operatives to restore communications services to northern Nigeria
The governor of Yobe state Ibrahim Gaidam has called for the Nigerian Defence Headquarters and other security operatives to restore mobile communications to the state. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 12:20 · Brandon Gregory
FNB launches Africa’s first scalable banking website
First National Bank (FNB) has announced an extensive revision to its online banking site to offer a more enhanced and intuitive user experience across mobile channels, personal computers (PCs) and smart devices. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 11:35 · Susan Mwenesi
Google Maps introduces new app for Smartphones and tablets
Google has introduced a new Google Maps App for Android smartphones and tablets that promises users a new mapping experience that will make exploring the world faster and easier. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:38 · Richard Cutcher
Moroccan government adds condition to Maroc Telecom sale
Etisalat could be required to take on a local partner if it wants to complete its purchase of Vivendi’s 53 per cent stake in Moroccan operator Maroc Telecom. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:35 · Kamau Mbote
Kibera documentary seeks funding at crowdfunding site
Film documentary Slum Art Slam has turned to crowdfunding site Kickstarter as it is seeking US$2,700, with just US$11 raised with 10 days to go. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:25 · Richard Cutcher
Liquid metal can advance 3D printing
A liquid metal which could enable 3D printers to produce flexible gadgets has been developed by researchers at North Carolina State University, in the US. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:13 · Brandon Gregory
SA’s new communications minister to stabilise SABC
Yunus Carrim, South Africa’s new minister of communications, said yesterday after his inauguration he intends to urgently address state entities, with specific reference to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:01 · Brandon Gregory
LTE and broadband positive for GDP growth
LTE and broadband have far-reaching socio-economic benefits, according to Ernest Ndukwe, chairman of the Openmedia Group and former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 09:37 · Richard Cutcher
Samsung supports Zambian government
Samsung has said it is hoping to support the Zambian government with its The Built for Africa solutions packages aimed at the African continent. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 09:10 · Richard Cutcher
MTN Nigeria aims to roll out LTE in Q1 2014
MTN Nigeria has the infrastructure in place to launch its LTE network, but is currently carrying out testing and waiting for the allocation of spectrum from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 08:59 · Nick Sato
Equity Bank upgrades its storage system
Kenya’s Equity Bank has announced the upgrade of its core banking storage systems to the latest enterprise of IBM storage, allowing overdraft applications at ATMs. → Read more
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