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Tue, July 2nd, 08:26 · Terzel Rasmus
Apple iWatch trademark causes a stir
Apple has applied for ownership of the iWatch trademark in Japan and Russia, increasing speculation they will release a wrist-based technology device. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 07:44 · Kamau Mbote
Music platform Kasimp3 hits 500,000 unique visitors
South African music platform Kasimp3 increased its unique visitor numbers from 279,000 in April to 500,000 in June according to the latest figures released by the company. → Read more
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Tue, July 2nd, 07:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
GTUC launches Takoradi campus
The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has established another campus with the aim of developing manpower in the Western region. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 15:58 · Richard Cutcher
Nigeria is the most exciting market – Silvertree Capital
The founders of Silvertree Capital, Africa’s latest tech startup investment fund, have told HumanIPO they see Nigeria as the place to be for opportunity and discussions concerning three more deals are in the advanced stages. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 15:58 · Nanine Steenkamp
Q&A: Universities key in promoting SA tech startup status
Marc Elias, founder of Johannesburg-based startup accelerator Seed Engine, and Eric Edelstein, chief executive officer (CEO) of online payment startup Zunguz, spoke to HumanIPO about the support universities can offer by promoting a positive startup mentality. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 15:43 · Brandon Gregory
Ian Ollis: Portugal’s failed e-tolling system will fail in South Africa
Ian Ollis, the shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA), is calling for clarity on how e-tolling was pursued in South Africa despite the system having already failed in Portugal. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 15:24 · Brandon Gregory
A2P SMS interconnect fee to reduce SA networks’ wholesale price
The introduction of an Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS interconnect fee will be a “pleasant surprise” for businesses despite the increasing SMS costs, according to Pieter Streicher, managing director of BulkSMS.com. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 14:59 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyans on Twitter hit back at Uganda after police attack
#SomeoneTellUganda was trending in Kenya on Monday after an attack on Kenyan police on the disputed Migingo Island by Ugandans over the weekend. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 14:39 · Susan Mwenesi
Dar es Salaam getting 90-inch TV
Sharp is expected to launch the largest television set in Tanzania within the next three weeks, as it lines up a 90-inch device. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 14:20 · Kamau Mbote
Startups get free opportunity to exhibit
The organisers of Web Summit have launched the Alpha Program, which will pick 10 startups every week to have the chance to showcase their business to investors at its conference in Dublin, in October. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:58 · Terzel Rasmus
Malawi increases commitment to e-money
The Government of Malawi is committing itself to providing electronic payments for citizens by joining the Better Than Cash Alliance. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:46 · Brandon Gregory
Top TV cancels two channels
Top TV, one of South Africa’s satellite pay-TV services has lost the TV channel “Fox Retro” without warning and has replaced “Top Explore” with a new channel called “Spark”. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:36 · Nick Sato
Kenyans take to Twitter to congratulate Rugby Sevens team
The Kenya Rugby Sevens team has received streams of support via Twitter after strong performances at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow, Russia. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:25 · Mercy Makumi
Orange unveils new internet bundles in Kenya
Orange Kenya has launched a new mobile data bundle, allowing 20MB to be purchased at KSh20 and giving users 100 per cent extra on data usage. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:15 · Susan Mwenesi
Etisalat plans to expand Tanzania subsidiary Zantel
Etisalat is planning to expand its operations in Tanzania through its subsidiary Zantel as it looks to build on a successful five year partnership. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Technology builds readership, engagement – BBC
Online news streaming, social media and content availability through mobile have increased engagement with readers, Steve Martin, business development manager at the BBC, said. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 12:39 · Paul Adepoju
Confusion reigns over Nigerian SIM card disconnections
Unregistered SIM cards in Nigeria appear to still be operating as normal despite the Nigerian Communication Commission’s (NCC) deadline passing with the threat of disconnection from the networks. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 12:36 · Kamau Mbote
First phone running on Firefox OS released
ZTE Open is launching the first commercial Firefox OS phone today in Spain, on the Telefonica Movistar network, with countries in South America expected to follow. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 12:10 · Brandon Gregory
Further e-toll tariff cuts expected
The Department of Transport (DoT) is reportedly considering cutting the tariffs for the controversial e-tolling of Gauteng’s freeways following the recent public consultation process. → Read more
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Mon, July 1st, 11:45 · Nick Sato
GOtv launches new bouquet with free-to-air subscription
Entertainment channel provider GOtv has launched a new option, GOtv Open, designed to comply with new requirements to provide a minimum number of free-to-air channels. → Read more
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