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Tue, May 21st, 14:42 · Martin Cheruiyot

Imperial Bank in co-branded card deal with Arsenal Football Club

Imperial Bank has partnered with English Premier League football club Arsenal to market their co-branded debit cards in Kenya and Uganda. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 14:12 · Nick Sato

MultiChoice, Eutelsat launch Star Awards 2013

MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat Communications have announced the return of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards for 2013 as part of their commemoration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD). → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 13:49 · Tom Jackson

Guantanamo Wi-Fi shut down after Anonymous threat

The Wi-Fi at the Guantanamo Bay prison has been turned off by the US military after hacking collective Anonymous threatened to “disrupt activities” at the base. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 13:32 · Kamau Mbote

Satellite will remain relevant regardless of fibre – Eutelsat

The world will continue to require satellite internet connections for a long time to come, even with the increasing usage of fibre. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 13:01 · Paul Adepoju

Liberian minister advises ICT users to be wary of road safety

Liberia’s minister of post and telecommunications Dr Frederick Norkeh has called upon ICT users in the country to desist from inappropriate usage of ICT which could result in road mishap, saying ICT should boost Liberia’s development rather than undermine it. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Amazon gains governmental green light

The United States (US) government has given Amazon security clearance, enabling cheaper and swifter services to federal agencies. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:59 · Susan Mwenesi

Yahoo! unveils new-look Flickr

Flickr users will now be treated to bigger images and a “more immersive, more expressive” user experience from the photo platform, unveiled by Yahoo! chief executive officer (CEO) Marissa Mayer. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:59 · Martin Cheruiyot

Uganda to fully exploit ICT – minister

The Ugandan government is striving to utilise all opportunities to meet the high demand for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Africa, according to a senior minister. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:54 · Tom Jackson

MTN launches Africa’s first customised YouTube channel

South African network operator MTN has launched a customised YouTube channel in a bid to “increase brand awareness”. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:11 · Kamau Mbote

Orange Kenya rekindles debate on Google revenue sharing

Orange Kenya has called on search giant Google to consider sharing revenues it accrues from services offered by telecommunication providers, enhancing partnerships and the development of the digital ecosystem. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

ANC launches Mxit app, hopes for higher engagement

South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) today launched its Mxit app for the Western Cape (WC) public to enhance interconnection on mobile platform. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 11:05 · Susan Mwenesi

ICT investment key to Tanzania’s economic growth

Tanzania is set for an economic boost if stakeholders invest more in the field of information and technology, which is known to improve efficiency. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:55 · Mercy Makumi

Ex-Nokia employees announce Jolla smartphone

Finnish firm MeeGo, made up of former Nokia software developers, has unveiled its first smartphone, Jolla. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:24 · Brandon Gregory

Catholic Church joins fight against e-tolling in Gauteng

The Catholic Church in South Africa has joined the ranks of political parties, trade unions and the scores of members of the public campaigning against e-tolling. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:04 · Kamau Mbote

Government and developers key to digital transformation

Government and developers are key to the African continent bridging the digital divide through formulation of the right policies and creation of more innovative ways of eliminating bottlenecks. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:00 · Martin Cheruiyot

Online system for construction permit application in Rwanda

Rwanda has launched an online construction permit application process, aimed at reducing the queuing and frustrations experienced with the manual process. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 09:42 · Kamau Mbote

Building content for digital TV biggest opportunity – Wananchi

Local content forms the biggest opportunity as the digital migration deadline approaches, according to Wananchi chief executive officer (CEO) Richard Bell, who promised Zuku would focus on the creation of local programming. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 09:34 · Nanine Steenkamp

NRF partners with ESRF

The South African National Research Foundation (NRF) has gained access to European technology research through an agreement with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 09:27 · Nick Sato

Huawei partners with Botswanan government

Global ICT solutions provider Huawei has partnered with the Botswanan Ministry of Transport and Communication in Gaborone to commemorate the ITU World Information Society day. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 08:55 · Mercy Makumi

Ericsson and Refugees United announce Global Hack for Good

Ericsson, in conjunction with Refugees United, has launched a global call to action encouraging the international tech community to create technical solutions to help refugees find lost family members. → Read more