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Wed, June 19th, 08:21 · Nick Sato
Philips to install new light centres and health solutions In Kenya
Electronics company Philips has announced it will install 19 Community Light Centers across Kenya by 2015, using energy efficient solar powered light emitting diodes technology. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 08:12 · Richard Cutcher
BlackBerry distances itself from US and UK surveillance
BlackBerry has moved to reassure its subscribers there is no “back door pipeline” into its data in response to reports the United Kingdom government had been monitoring communication. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 07:52 · Kamau Mbote
Microsoft frees 2 million computers from virus
Microsoft has said that its Digital Crimes Unit has freed at least two million PCs from one of the world’s largest cybercrime rings. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 16:03 · Nanine Steenkamp
Huawei releases Ascend P6
Chinese mobile giant Huawei kicked off the launch of its Ascend P6 smartphone with an event yesterday (Tuesday), aiming to boost consumer sales. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:20 · Igor Hobotov
Rwanda eyes all round transformation through Smart Rwanda Days
The Rwandan government has started a citizen-centred initiative that will spearhead social and economic development through the power of ICT. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:18 · Brandon Gregory
FNB respond to MVNO speculation
First National Bank (FNB) are thought to be in discussions with mobile operator Cell C over becoming a functioning mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:17 · Nanine Steenkamp
SA entrepreneurs gain UK partners
A number of the South African Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) tech startups have become partners with United Kingdom corporates as an outcome of their investor trip. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:13 · Tom Jackson
Skype launches video messaging Mac, IOS, Android, BB
Skype has made its video messaging service available to users on Mac, iOS, Android and BlackBerry, having previously limited the service to Windows 8 users. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:08 · Richard Cutcher
Orange contemplating late bid for Maroc Telecom
Orange are reported to be pondering a late bid for fellow French company Vivendi’s 53 per cent stake in Maroc Telecom, just as Etisalat were expected to be given a clear run. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:49 · Nanine Steenkamp
USB partners with MEDO
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and Micro Enterprise Development Organisation (MEDO) have announced their collaboration for the improvement of programmes and content. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:37 · Brandon Gregory
FNB banking app garners half a million users
First National Bank (FNB) has revealed its banking application for smartphones has gathered 500,000 users since its launch almost two years ago. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:29 · Kamau Mbote
China return to top of supercomputer standings
China has the most powerful supercomputer on earth according to a group of international researchers. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:12 · Brandon Gregory
ANC slams Eastern Cape DA councillor for racist email
The African National Congress (ANC) has slammed Stanford Slabbert, an Eastern Cape Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor, for reportedly sending a racist email. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:11 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan ICT minister to review structure of state broadcaster
The Kenyan government is to carry out a review of structure and programming at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), according to the new cabinet secretary for ICT. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 14:05 · Richard Cutcher
Telecom Ghana case put on hold again
Ghana’s former minister of justice and attorney general Joe Ghartey has failed to appear in court for a second time, further delaying the case concerning the sale of Ghana Telecom to Vodafone in 2008. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:46 · Igor Hobotov
Online company registration now possible in Uganda
Uganda has launched a web-based platform for business registration, following Kenya in allowing companies to avoid more bureaucratic procedures. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:39 · Nick Sato
ICC dismisses Ruto trial by video link
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed Kenyan deputy president William Ruto’s request to attend his forthcoming trial through a video link, though it granted him leave to be absent for some of the proceedings. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:19 · Richard Cutcher
No immediate amendments to SA Broadcasting Act
The African National Congress (ANC) has decided against amending South Africa’s Broadcasting Act, after initially claiming it was “ambiguous” and essential before a new board was appointed at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:02 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zim biotech awareness should increase
Public awareness should be raised on Zimbabwean biotechnology, the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) has said. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:01 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Mobile money tax punishes consumers for government blackhole
The Ugandan government has followed Kenya in taking the extreme step of introducing a tax on mobile money, punishing consumers for a financial blackhole entirely of the government’s making. → Read more
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