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Mon, June 24th, 08:20 · Richard Cutcher
Press Ombudsman throws out Pule’s complaints
South Africa’s Press Ombudsman has thrown out communications minister Dina Pule’s complaints against the Sunday Times newspaper, saying there was “no trace of evidence” the paper was colluding with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:14 · Kamau Mbote
US regulator probing effects of Google’s Waze buyout
The United States Federal Trade Commission has launched investigations into Google’s US$1.3bn acquisition of Waze following concerns raised by consumer groups. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 07:23 · Mercy Makumi
Banks in Ghana encouraged to take up GhIPSS
Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has revealed it is further encouraging banks in Ghana to integrate their individual internet portals to the central Clearing House Gateway in a bid to increase efficiency in payments. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 07:13 · Kamau Mbote
Mdundo to launch online radio
Mdundo.com is set to launch an online radio station and is already piloting an online show meant to increase focus on the Kenyan music industry. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 15:19 · Richard Cutcher
Silvertree Capital seeks innovative approach to African tech business
Silvertree Capital, one of Africa’s latest venture capital companies, has told HumanIPO they are hoping to bring a new, flexible approach to supporting startups and e-commerce business on the continent. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 15:03 · Nick Sato
Airtel restores unlimited internet
Airtel Kenya has reintroduced its unlimited data service, just three months after terminating the package. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:55 · Igor Hobotov
Microsoft lures hackers with $150,000 Windows Bug Bounty Programme
Microsoft has announced it will be rewarding hackers that can find flaws in Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11 with cash prizes as high as US$50,000 through its Bug Bounty Program. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:33 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mobile money available to Liberians
LoneStar Cell MTN and Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank have partnered to allow Liberians to make transactions via mobile money. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:26 · Tom Jackson
Samsung launches new printer line in SA
Samsung South Africa has announced a new line of ProXpress mono laser printers and multi-function printers (MFPs) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and home office use. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:17 · Richard Cutcher
MultiChoice launches sixth bouquet
MultiChoice has soft launched its sixth bouquet of channels, DStv Extra, but no external advertising has yet begun. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:14 · Igor Hobotov
We don’t regret selling LAGbook – Chidi and Chika Nwaogu
The Nigerian twins that launched the Ladies and Gentlemen Book (LAGBook) social networking site have told HumanIPO they do not regret selling the brand name to a Canadian entrepreneur for US$10,000 in January. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:58 · Tom Jackson
ZTE to go high-end, sponsor NBA team
Chinese firm ZTE Corp is to move into the higher end of the market with increased 4G shipments as it looks to increase margins and profitability. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:47 · Kamau Mbote
COFEK withdraws digital migration case
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has withdrawn its case against the government, meaning the digital migration process can now proceed. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:35 · Mercy Makumi
Mobile operators in Tanzania decry increased duty
Mobile operators in Tanzania have slammed the government’s decision to impose a 14.5 per cent excise duty on their services, claiming it will neither boost internet penetration or attract new users. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:19 · Nanine Steenkamp
MTN Ghana launches cloud for schools
MTN Ghana has launched cloud services to senior high schools in the Greater Accra region as part of its 21 days Yello Care campaign. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:58 · Richard Cutcher
Germany supports Ghana’s e-zwich
The German government is providing EUR8 million (US$10.6 million) to boost Ghana’s ambitious e-zwich programme, which creates a common platform for all banking and financial institutions. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:48 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling to increase SA’s debt – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the level of debt in South Africa makes e-tolling an impractical solution to paying for new roads. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:28 · Mercy Makumi
Users to access Yahoo! features directly from Tumblr
Yahoo! has updated to allow users to access its features from its new acquisition Tumblr, the purchase of which was officially sealed today. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:25 · Paul Adepoju
London to Lagos transmission cost is cheaper than Lagos to Enugu – NCC
Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed the high cost of data transmission within Nigeria, with international exchange cheaper than local. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 11:57 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian developers have missed out on big app opportunities – Omobola Johnson
Nigeria’s communication technology minister, Omobola Johnson, has said Nigeria’s app developers have missed out on major lucrative projects such as banking applications. → Read more
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