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Thu, June 27th, 13:14 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerians want to play computer games with some traditional Nigerian content
The Nigerian twins behind the LAGBook social networking site have told HumanIPO there is a great opportunity for games companies to produce traditional Nigerian content. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 13:11 · Martin Cheruiyot
Telkom Kenya seeks KSh8 billion bailout
Telkom Kenya is seeking a KSh8 billion (US$93 million) bailout from its principal shareholders by July to cover operational costs and increase capital investment. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 12:59 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mobile money a Sub-Saharan victory – PBel
Mobile money has become a swiftly growing success in Sub-Saharan Africa, surpassing even international payment figures. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 12:49 · Mercy Makumi
SK Telecom launches first LTE-Advanced network
South Korea’s SK Telecom has launched a new generation mobile network that offers speeds twice that of its existing LTE network and 10 times that of 3G services. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 12:09 · Brandon Gregory
Motorola releases the MC9200 mobile computer
Carlos Ferraz, general manager of enterprise mobile Africa, for Motorola Solutions, said the MC9200 mobile computer was built with the latest technology and innovations in mind to meet their customers’ changing business needs. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 11:31 · Kamau Mbote
Broadcasters could be made to pay multiple licences
Companies broadcasting in multiple countries might be forced to acquire multiple licences to ensure a trickle down of fees. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 11:10 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian subscribers request extension to SIM registration period
Deolu Ogunbanjo, president of the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMS), has pleaded for more time to enable all subscribers to to register their lines. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:57 · Susan Mwenesi
ICT a key tool for poverty eradication – Matiangi
Dr Fred Matiangi, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, has said ICT is among the tools that Sub-Saharan Africa can use to eradicate perennial poverty. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:44 · Richard Cutcher
SABC defends appointments
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has hit back at claims by the Media Workers’ Association of SA (MWASA) they were putting too much emphasis on structure and personnel changes rather strategy development. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:41 · Nick Sato
Kenyans dominate as PIVOT East 2013 winners are announced
Kenya almost completed a clean sweep of the PIVOT East 2013 awards last night after the winners were announced in Kampala, Uganda. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:10 · Nanine Steenkamp
Francophone Africa needs tech support
French speaking African countries do not enjoy equal technological support compared to Anglo African countries, Senegalese mobile company People Input has said. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 09:55 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia debuts in Ivory Coast
West Africa’s online retail giant, Jumia, has launched its operations in the Ivory Coast, adding to its presence in Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and Morocco. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 09:37 · Paul Adepoju
I only gave legal advice on the sale of Ghana Telecom to Vodafone – Joe Ghartey
Joe Ghartey, Ghana’s second deputy speaker of parliament, has told the Accra Fast Track High Court that when he was attorney general, he only advised the government on the agreement signed in 2008 by Vodafone International, Ghana Telecom and the government. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 09:16 · Richard Cutcher
Protect web from government and company meddling – Berners-Lee
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, recognised as the inventor of the world wide web, has said provisions must be put in place to prevent the internet from being controlled by governments and big enterprises. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 09:05 · Brandon Gregory
Ben Martins now considering public submissions on e-tolling
The Department of Transport has confirmed the minister Ben Martins is now considering the public submissions on the draft regulations for the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 08:52 · Kamau Mbote
Shared satellite solution to East African digital migration – Intelsat
Delegates at the Broadcasting, Film and Music Africa (BFMA) conference in Nairobi, Kenya, have discussed today how to tackle the delays in the switch to digital broadcasting after missed deadlines and little action by governments. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 08:16 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s e-commerce is a fast-growing baby – Tobenna Okoli
Tobenna Okoli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Solomon Hunt, has said Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is still in its infancy, despite growing at a rapid pace. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 08:10 · Nanine Steenkamp
Local excellence key to less global dependency
The growth of locally produced mobile solutions will be sufficient once enough recognition is given to African expertise, social media experts have said. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 07:56 · Martin Cheruiyot
Senators clash over teacher crisis and laptops
Kenyan senators have clashed in parliament over the government’s response to the teachers crisis, which has run into its second week and centres around the amount of money set aside for the one laptop, one child policy. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 07:23 · Richard Cutcher
No suspects identified in SAPS hacking case
The South African police appear to be no closer to finding out who hacked the SA Police Service (SAPS) website, with the investigation ongoing. → Read more
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