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Wed, April 10th, 07:35 · Paul Adepoju

Stanbic IBTC Bank launches mobile money app in Nigeria

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a major commercial Nigerian bank, has launched its Stanbic IBTC MobileMoney application for devices running on BlackBerry, iOS and Android operating systems. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 15:38 · Nanine Steenkamp

African countries catching up with SA as investment gateway, tech a key factor

Investment interest in African countries other than South Africa is rising with technology providing a key to progress, financial experts said at the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Alpha conference in Cape Town yesterday (Wednesday). → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 15:36 · Brandon Gregory

Muslims against TopTV’s pornographic bid

The Muslim Judicial Council and Deen TV, an Islamic TV channel part of TopTV’s bouquet, have joined the fight against TopTV’s bid to introduce pornographic channels. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 15:29 · Richard Cutcher

Microsoft take Google Android fight to Europe

Microsoft are among a group of companies who have filed a complaint to European regulators regarding Google’s pricing of its Android operating system. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory

Africa private equity funds beat US venture capital, telecoms big factor

Cambridge Associates and the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) have disclosed data indicating African private equity funds outperformed United States (US) venture capital, with IT and telecommunications strong performers. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 14:15 · Richard Cutcher

88mph partners with the eVA Fund, enhances Africa-Europe link

Cape Town and Nairobi-based accelerator 88mph has formed a unique partnership with the eVentures Africa (eVA) Fund, potentially turning the tables on European venture capitalists looking to invest in African startups. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:43 · Gabriella Mulligan

FNB launches SA-Zimbabwe mobile banking platform

South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has launched a mobile money transfer system to facilitate payments from South Africa to Zimbabwe. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:29 · Tom Jackson

WBS can afford ICASA spectrum fees – CEO

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) can afford to pay the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) the ZAR60 million (US$6.7 million) it says it is owed in unpaid spectrum licence fees. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:26 · Gabriella Mulligan

Tech central to Kenyan growth – Kenyatta

New Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta used his inauguration speech to say technology will be central to the growth of Kenya and reaffirm his pledge to improve access to technology in schools. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

New commercial radio station to launch in SA

A new commercial radio station, Power FM, is set for launch in Gauteng, looking to recruit 100 employees as it targets black urban listeners between the ages of 25 and 49. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:51 · Richard Cutcher

US criticised for anti-Chinese tech message

The US-China Business Council has accused the American government of “protectionism” after it discouraged agencies from buying IT systems from China. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:42 · Brandon Gregory

Sentech to return spectrum to ICASA

Sentech, the state-owned signal distributor, is set to return both its 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:42 · Paul Adepoju

Visa advises Nigerian banks to intensify e-payment education

Nigerian banks have been urged by Visa to intensify their customer enlightenment efforts on the advantages of embracing e-payment. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:34 · Brandon Gregory

Airtel partners with Samsung for Rising Stars tournament

Bharti Airtel and Samsung have announced a partnership in support of the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS), the African under-17 grassroots soccer tournament. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:27 · Brandon Gregory

MTN to go live with cloud in Nigeria and Ghana

MTN is to go live with a bouquet of cloud services this month following successful trials in six of its major markets throughout Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:26 · Paul Adepoju

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 8.0 and HomeSync in Nigeria

Samsung has launched two of its latest devices, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and HomeSync, in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 12:22 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom’s ambitious plan to connect SA’s business world

Telkom Business has launched an aggressive package offering colleagues unlimited calls, unlimited SMS and access to a nationwide network of Wi-Fi hotspots. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 09:14 · Nanine Steenkamp

Mobile technology attracts African investment

Mobile technology is one of the key developments attracting investment from abroad, leading accounting firm KPMG said today (Tuesday) at the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) conference in Cape Town, South Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 09:08 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Real work begins today for Kenyatta

Today, Uhuru Kenyatta celebrates his inauguration as the fourth president of Kenya. But once the curtain is drawn on the day and the party ends, the new president faces severe and immediate challenges if he is to fulfil his aim of making Kenya a ‘digital’ nation. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:48 · Richard Cutcher

Cell C drops mobile data prices for contract customers

Contract subscribers on South African mobile network Cell C can now purchase 1GB of data for ZAR69 (US$7.70) per month. → Read more