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Mon, June 3rd, 14:15 · Mercy Makumi
Turkish PM blames social media for political unrest
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed Twitter for demonstrations in Istanbul, saying social media was “the worst menace to society”. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 14:06 · Richard Cutcher
Sunday Times to be investigated in light of Pule series
The Press Ombudsman is to investigate the Department of Communications’ (DoC) complaint against The Sunday Times newspaper, concerning what the South African minister for communications Dina Pule describes as a “smear campaign”. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 14:01 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan SIM registration deadline passes, none yet switched off
The deadline for consumers and operators to register their SIM cards in Uganda has passed, but some networks remain reluctant to deactivate unregistered SIMs, saying they had not received a second directive. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 13:52 · Martin Cheruiyot
72 per cent of Kenyans lack internet access
More than 72 per cent of Kenyans lack access to the internet, while 11 per cent also lack telephone access, according to Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 13:31 · Nanine Steenkamp
Billionaire wants to split Sony
United States hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb has proposed to split Sony’s music and film businesses from its electronic operations, as the need for new profitability schemes is emphasised. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 13:19 · Richard Cutcher
MTN boosted in Myanmar race
Vodafone and China Mobile have exited the race for one of the two available Myanmar telecommunications licences, boosting the chances of South Africa-based MTN, who formally submitted their bid today (Monday). → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 13:14 · Nanine Steenkamp
Contactless cards hackable via mobile phone
Theft opportunities exist from contactless cards via mobile phones, a recently published report has revealed. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 13:05 · Kamau Mbote
Blogger Alai turns to social media for legal fees
Controversial Nairobi blogger Robert Alai, who is facing a number of legal suits, has embarked on raising legal fees through social media, with the target of raising KSh100,000 (US$1,174). → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 12:44 · Nick Sato
US studying risks from online payment providers
Online payments systems such as Bitcoin and PayPal are being studied the United States Federal Reserve after concerns were raised they could have a negative impact on the financial system. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 12:19 · Kamau Mbote
Liquid acquires Rwandatel
Liquid Telecom has announced the acquisition of Rwanda’s fixed line operator, Rwandatel, for an undisclosed amount, including its copper and fibre network as well as the company’s customer base. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 12:06 · Martin Cheruiyot
Kenyatta pledges to tackle music piracy
President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to tackle music piracy and ensure musicians make the most from their talents. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 11:27 · Nick Sato
Acer launches first eight-inch Windows 8 tablet and Liquid S1 smartphone
Taiwan tablet maker Acer has officially unveiled the first eight inch Windows 8 tablet, the Iconia W3, aiming to “bring the desktop into one hand”. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 11:14 · Nanine Steenkamp
Datatec buys Comztek Holdings
South African ICT group Datatec has announced the completion of its acquisition of network distributor Comztek Holdings after fulfilling all conditions for the completion of the deal. after gaining ZAR48 million (US$4.8 million) funding. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 11:00 · Martin Cheruiyot
ICT awareness campaign launched in Eastern Rwanda
The fourth edition of the ICT Literacy and Awareness campaign organised by Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT in the Eastern Province has been launched in a bid to strengthen the use of technology in the region. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 10:43 · Nick Sato
M-Pesa to be upgraded, servers to move to Kenya
Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has awarded Chinese giant Huawei a tender to upgrade M-Pesa to a new platform that will enable users to make instant payments of their bills. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 10:18 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyatta promises more computer labs, jobs and investment
President Uhuru Kenyatta used his first Madaraka day speech to emphasize the role played by ICT in Kenya’s development agenda. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 10:16 · Richard Cutcher
Econet revenues increased by EcoCash
Zimbabwean telecommunications operator Econet Wireless has reported a 14 per cent rise in revenue for the year ending February 28, 2013. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 09:48 · Nanine Steenkamp
Readers becoming more willing to pay for online news
Online publications are moving towards profitability as more readers are willing to pay for news on the web. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 08:47 · Nanine Steenkamp
Tigo Ghana wins three telecom awards
Network operator Tigo’s Ghana branch has received three awards at the Ghana Telecom awards (GTA), owing their achievements to excellence and innovation. → Read more
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Mon, June 3rd, 08:47 · Kamau Mbote
Microsoft Global president expected in Kenya
Microsoft Global president Jean Philippe Courtois was expected to land in Kenya at the weekend with a hefty programme ahead of him. → Read more
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