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Mon, May 20th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerians still prefer mobile to SMS for online shopping – Konga.com
Nigeria’s online megastore Konga.com has revealed more Nigerians use its mobile platform for e-commerce than its recently launched SMS platform, saying users were still getting used to the idea of an SMS platform. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 10:14 · Brandon Gregory
DA: SANRAL misleading public about lack of funds
The South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is misleading the public regarding a lack of public funds for e-tolling, says Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 10:02 · Kamau Mbote
Sony launches new camera, handycam in Kenya
Sony distributor Anisuma Traders has launched the Handycam PJ380 and Cybershot HX300 into the Kenyan market. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 09:48 · Martin Cheruiyot
Rwandan telecoms take SIM registration to doorsteps
Operators in Rwanda have launched a house-to-house exercise to allow those unable or unwilling to visit registration centres to register their SIM cards before the July 31 deadline. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 09:45 · Paul Adepoju
More than 4,000 subscribers ported within 48hrs of MNP launch – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed the number of mobile subscribers who switched their networks following the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) exceeded 4,000. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 09:29 · Martin Cheruiyot
Interactive e-learning platform designed for Kenyan curriculum
Kenyan startup IdeaHutch has designed eSoma, an interactive educational platform, to enhance the learning experience of children in the country. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 09:03 · Nanine Steenkamp
Yahoo! bids for Tumblr, aims for mobile success
Yahoo! is looking to acquire social network Tumblr for US$1.1 billion in an effort to increase its presence in the mobile market, according to reports. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 08:47 · Paul Adepoju
MTN announces $105 million upgrade and expansion projects in Ghana
MTN Ghana has announced a fresh injection of US$105 million as investment in network infrastructure, as it looks to expand its coverage and upgrade its facilities across the country. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory
DoC “flabbergasted” by alleged DA and Sunday Times collaboration
Department of Communications (DoC) spokesperson Wiani Ngobeni has issued a statement describing the DoC’s shock over alleged collaboration between the Sunday Times newspaper and the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 08:05 · Nanine Steenkamp
Ghana to apply UK address tech
English Intelligent Addressing (IA) for street naming and property addressing in Ghana will form part of a project to improve national security, officials announced at a workshop in Accra this weekend. → Read more
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Mon, May 20th, 06:45 · Brandon Gregory
ICASA’s functions to be reviewed
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) faces a review of its functions by the Cabinet in order to make it more accountable and transparent. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:27 · Tom Jackson
Altech shares soar over Altron offer
Shares in Altech have soared after Altron made an offer to acquire the firm, in spite of the company’s poor recent financial results. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:13 · Nanine Steenkamp
Buycott enables ethical shopping
Recently launched smartphone app Buycott has reached the top ten list of most downloaded apps worldwide, offering cause-based shopping through its campaign and source-exposure features. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory
Winelands e-toll project flawed – City of Cape Town
The Western Cape High Court heard today the South African National Roads Agency’s (SANRAL) public notice regarding the Winelands e-toll project was unlawful due to the failure to take a proper board decision. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:04 · Nanine Steenkamp
Snakeskin boosts nanotech
The Gaboon snake has provided insight in nanotechnology after scientists studied light-absorbing material found in its scales. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:03 · Gabriella Mulligan
LulzSec hackers receive record prison terms
Four members of British hacking group LulzSec have been sentenced to prison, receiving the longest ever sentences handed down by an UK court for hacking to date. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft expresses support to talented ICT experts in Ghana
The head of business development at Microsoft Ghana has expressed the company’s commitment to Ghana’s ICT transformation by investing in the nation’s young ICT professionals. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 14:45 · Kamau Mbote
Reformed hacker protects ATMs
A reformed Romanian hacker currently imprisoned after being found in possession of gadgets used in the skimming of ATMs now says he has created a device that could stop the vice. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 14:31 · Martin Cheruiyot
Rwandan mobile phone use increases – report
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency’s (RURA) latest report indicates half the population of Rwanda now uses mobile phones, attributed to increased telecom competition and use of phones in businesses communications. → Read more
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Fri, May 17th, 14:21 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian government confirms it disconnected phone lines in northern Nigeria
The Nigerian government this afternoon confirmed it disconnected phone lines in the northern states where it declared state of emergency rule due to the activities of militant Islamic group Boko Haram. → Read more
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