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Tue, July 8th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Fidelity Bank, Xpress Money in cash transfer deal
Kenya’s Fidelity Bank and UK-based Xpress Money Services have signed an agreement that will see the bank’s customers get more flexibility and access to Xpress Money’s 170,000 agents in over 150 countries worldwide. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Nairobi county government launches online portal for residents
The Nairobi county government has launched an online platform providing residents access to easy, fast, secure and personalised services in a bid to seal revenue collection loopholes. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SA Presidency warns over fake Ramaphosa Twitter account
The South African Presidency has warned users about a fake Twitter account set up for deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
OPINION: One week later, cashless policy remains unpopular in Nigeria
Last week the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the nationwide launch of its cashless policy following the successful introduction of the initiative in selected states including Lagos and Rivers. However, one week later, nothing much has changed. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Emerge Mobile launches MPOS solution
South African startup Emerge Mobile has announced the commercial launch of its Edge mobile point of sales (MPOS) card acceptance solution. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria-born British Council innovation prize winner to represent England at global tech competition
Nasir Abdulkadir Yammama, winner of the British Council's innovation prize, has said he will be representing England and not Nigeria at the Microsoft-sponsored global technology competition. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
CWG targets Nigeria’s SME growth with SMERP and Webshop
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has unveiled SMERP and Webshop, cloud-based business models it says will ensure the growth of Nigerian micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs). → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Content access fee to replace radio licence fees in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce content access fees as replacements for radio licence fees as the nation moves towards next year’s deadline for digital migration. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
ICASA position needs clarification – Shinn
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) needs to have its position and independence clarified. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
SA e-tolls should undergo parliamentary review – DA
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said e-tolls should be reviewed by parliament since the system was introduced by legislature passed by the National Assembly. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
NITEL, Starcomms inactive – NCC
Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Starcomms and 12 other telecoms companies have been declared “inactive operators” by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
COFEK criticises Kenyan government over online advertising drive
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has said the move to starve media houses of government advertising is premature and will result in a loss of independence and public accountability. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
No reason to suspend Motsoeneng – SABC
There is no basis for suspending South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng as he is performing well in his role, SABC board chairperson Zandile Tshabalala told members of parliament (MPs) on Friday. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan social media users fail to read terms of privacy
Users of major sites in Kenya rarely take the time to read the terms of privacy before signing in and using such sites, to the delight of people and entities mining their data for advertising and marketing purposes. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s aviation authority to remove telecoms masts on flight paths
Unauthorised masts belonging to telecoms companies erected on flight paths will be removed, according to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in order to ensure safety of all aircraft on approach to land at Nigeria’s various airports. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Regular internet user data intercepted by NSA – report
More regular internet users have data intercepted by the United States (US)-based National Security Agency (NSA) than legally targeted foreigners, according to a survey by the Washington Post. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan ISPs to block sites with immoral content
Kenyan internet service providers (ISPs) will be blocking sites with immoral content as the liability that comes with people accessing those sites rests with them. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
CAK warns broadcasters against hate speech
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a warning to broadcasters in the country for taking advantage of the political situation to air content containing hate speech. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s iLab bids to collect revenue for county governments
Strathmore University-owned iLab Africa has thrown its hat into the ring among entities bidding to collect revenue for county governments in Kenya after a successful pilot in Kiambu county. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 08:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Michael Walker, search and analytics director, 25AM
Michael Walker, search and analytics director at 25AM, explains how marketers can best use video sharing site YouTube to promote their brands. → Read more
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