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Thu, May 30th, 13:30 · Mercy Makumi
Galaxy S4 Mini unveiled
Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy S4 Mini ahead of its June 20 event in london to launch new Galaxy and ATIV brands. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 13:28 · Richard Cutcher
Facebook begins verifying accounts
Facebook has followed Twitter by introducing verified pages to ensure users are viewing the actual person or brand rather than fake parody pages of profiles. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 13:09 · Brandon Gregory
infoDEV, Nokia and AppCampus collaborate with innovation hubs
A collaboration between the World Bank’s infoDev, Nokia and AppCampus with innovation hubs throughout Africa, Latin America and Asia has been announced at the Fifth Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship in East London, South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:48 · Nanine Steenkamp
Web education can prevent cyber bullying, report reveals
Web-based education can help to decrease cyber bullying, recently published Taiwanese Plos One research findings revealed. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:47 · Tom Jackson
SITA appoints new CEO
The South African State IT Agency (SITA) has appointed Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo as its new chief executive officer (CEO) for up to a year, replacing Blake Mosley-Lefatola, who left his post last week. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:32 · Martin Cheruiyot
20 per cent of Ugandan mobile users likely to be locked out
Around 20 per cent of Ugandan mobile users have yet to register their SIM cards two days before the end of the registration process and face having their lines disconnected. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 12:13 · Tom Jackson
Gauteng allocates $99 million to ICT goals
The Department of Finance of the South African province of Gauteng has allocated ZAR985 million (US$99 million) to realising the region’s aim of becoming a smart and connected. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 11:54 · Susan Mwenesi
Pay-TV subscribers allowed free channels
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has said it would be unlawful for pay-television subscribers in Kenya who fall behind with their monthly subscription fees to be blocked from viewing free-to-air channels. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 11:54 · Nick Sato
Amazon begins PS4, Xbox One pre-orders
Online retailer Amazon is taking pre-orders for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, stamping a price of £599.99 (US$908) price tag on each. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 11:44 · Nick Sato
BIO-key biometric tech implemented for Nigerian SIM registration
SW Global, an IT services provider in Africa, is implementing BIO-key's fingerprint biometric technology as part of the Nigerian SIM card registration programme, targeting the more than 110 million SIM cards in use. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 10:56 · Paul Adepoju
Vertex Standard new radio series incorporates analgoue and digital
A new eVerge digital radio portfolio has been launched by Vertex Standard which is also compatible with analogue, aimed at convenience during the digital migration. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 10:52 · Kamau Mbote
Ugandan startup fuelling data driven radio debates
Ugandan startup TRAC FM is helping radio stations interact better with the public through a participation platform and better presentation of data on listeners, including their location. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 10:32 · Tom Jackson
Mentorcamp returning to Cape Town within a year
Mentorcamp is to return for another event in Cape Town either this November or in March next year, according to founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Permjot Valia. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 10:23 · Paul Adepoju
ICT stakeholders make passionate plea for cyber security bill
ICT experts in Nigeria are advising the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN) and others to push for the passage of the cyber security bill by protesting at the National Assembly. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:58 · Mercy Makumi
Google updates Calendar, Gmail inbox
Google has updated its Android Calendar app and introduced a new inbox for Gmail which arranges new mails in tabs. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:49 · Susan Mwenesi
E-ready primary schools to be given priority in laptops programme
E-ready primary schools in Kenya will be prioritised in the Jubilee government’s free laptops programme, with 2,037 schools jumping to the front of the queue. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Ghanaian mobile invention honoured by White House
Ghanaian innovator Ashifi Gogo will be honoured by the White House Office of Communications in the United States as one of eleven selected Immigrant Innovator Champions of Change. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:38 · Richard Cutcher
Etisalat shareholders give green light to Maroc Telecom purchase
Etisalat has taken another step towards completing its purchase of Vivendi’s 53 per cent stake in Maroc Telecom after its shareholders approved the raising of external capital. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:35 · Richard Cutcher
Datatec considering acquisitions
South African networking giant Datatec is considering acquisitions in the United States and elsewhere in Africa because it is convinced the international markets are beginning to recover. → Read more
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Thu, May 30th, 09:30 · Nick Sato
CCK blocks Kenyan telecoms out of key fund
The Kenya Telecommunications Network Operators (KTNO) has called on the government to reconsider blocking them from the board of the Universal Service Fund (USF), set up to fund the support of infrastructure in the industry. → Read more
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