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Fri, June 7th, 15:02 · Tom Jackson
Telkom confirms ADSL downtime, affects SA ISPs
Telkom has confirmed ADSL downtime has occurred across various regions of South Africa today, though it is yet to ascertain the reasons behind it. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 14:52 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA turns attention to Sentech
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has warned Sentech increased competition regulations could be heading their way in a bid to tackle its market dominance. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 14:21 · Nanine Steenkamp
Affordable Choice launches tablet competition
South African e-commerce startup Affordable Choice (AC) has launched a competition as part of its online shop opening promotions. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 14:14 · Brandon Gregory
GeoSpark launched on BlackBerry World today
Location Based Media’s free application GeoSpark is now available on BlackBerry World after a six month delay, with Android compatibility expected soon. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 14:08 · Nick Sato
Samsung shares fall on negative S4 sales
Samsung’s share price took a hit worth US$12bn today due to fears of slowing Galaxy S4 sales. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 14:06 · Richard Cutcher
MapIT swaps Times Live for TomTom
Global location specialists TomTom have agreed a ZAR37.5 million (US$3.7 million) deal with Times Media Group (TMG) to buy a 51 per cent stake in South African MAP Integration Technologies (MapIT). → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 13:47 · HumanIPO
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S4
Since Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S4, including the much anticipated “smart scroll and smart pause” feature which monitors users’ eye movements, in March, it has sold more than 10 million units and seen it declared the world’s top rated smartphone by Consumer Reports. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 13:23 · Susan Mwenesi
Imara Mobile introduces payment solution for cashless transactions
A new mobile payment solution is aiming to allow users to conduct business at certain points and boost cashless transactions in Uganda. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 13:16 · Kamau Mbote
Huawei spends US$283 million on local purchases in ESA region
Huawei spent US$283 million on local purchases in the East and Southern Africa region in 2012, creating thousands of work opportunities. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 13:07 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mindwave Mobile demonstrates brainwave-driven app
United States chip company NeuroSky has released a brainwave-interacting app, enabling gamers to engage with neuron-controlled games without physical touch. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 12:45 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA challenges ISPs to halve broadband costs
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has challenged internet service providers (ISPs) to raise their game to bring down costs, telling them “if a startup can do it, why can’t you?”. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 11:56 · Nanine Steenkamp
Airtel Tanzania aids NPO village
Airtel Tanzania has installed telecommunication facilities in the Tabora region, providing residents with better healthcare and education. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:49 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government to float tender for 3rd digital licence, CCK disagrees
The Kenyan government is to float a tender for a third digital distribution licence, ending a protracted stalemate with the Media Owners Association (MOA) but putting them at odds with the view of the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:45 · Paul Adepoju
Samsung to sponsor young Nigerian filmmakers
Samsung’s Galaxy Star campaign is seeking to promote youth empowerment in Nigeria by sponsoring 10 young amateur videographers and filmmakers on a trip to Dubai. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:43 · Brandon Gregory
City of Johannesburg to get Top Level Domain name
The City of Johannesburg is soon to have its own domain name .joburg, following the success of the initial evaluation phase of the new Top Level Domains (gTLD) project. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Former Telecel CEO sues for US$1m
The former chief executive officer (CEO) of Telecel Zimbabwe is suing the company for over US$1 million in damages over his dismissal in April. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:33 · Kamau Mbote
Facebook allows pictures to be sent on Chat
Facebook users can now attach pictures on Chat, with analysts saying the move will benefit smartphone users but strain Facebook servers through increased data. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 10:16 · Richard Cutcher
iPhone trade-in could boost emerging market sales
Apple are set to begin an iPhone trade-in scheme which could lead to sales boosts in emerging markets. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 09:48 · Nanine Steenkamp
MTN ready to assist with Ghana fibre cuts
MTN Ghana has agreed to collaborate with the national government in tackling the frequent fibre cuts which disrupt telecom services. → Read more
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Fri, June 7th, 09:43 · Paul Adepoju
LoneStar Cell MTN rewards high spending subscribers with VIP packages
LoneStar Cell MTN has launched a VIP package for its high-spending subscribers in Liberia. → Read more
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