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Tue, April 9th, 08:45 · Tom Jackson

WhatsApp denies Google acquisition rumours

WhatsApp has denied reports it is negotiating with Google over the US$1 billion acquisition of the messaging app. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

Female-run radio station to launch in Somalia

Somalia’s first female-run radio station is to launch in Mogadishu, as part of a programme seeking to empower women in the country. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:29 · Tom Jackson

Goal-line technology to be adopted by EPL clubs

Premier League clubs are expected to adopt goal-line technology (GLT) this week, with the Football Association (FA) and Premier League running a joint-tender process for the supply, installation and maintenance of the systems. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:10 · Richard Cutcher

Superfast broadband trials in Tunisia completed

Alcatel-Lucent and Tunisian network operator Tunisie Telecom have completed the trial of superfast broadband services with data speeds of up to 100Mbps. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 08:10 · Gabriella Mulligan

Zambian activist arrested for TV appearance

Zambian gay rights and HIV activist Paul Kasonkomona has been arrested in Lusaka for appearing on television discussing homosexuality and the need for equal rights for homosexuals in Zambia. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 07:52 · Tom Jackson

Zuma endorses interim SABC board

South African President Jacob Zuma has endorsed the interim board at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), following last month’s dissolution of the national broadcaster’s board. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 07:25 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA PriceCheck nominated for top BB10 app

South African shopping comparison app PriceCheck has been listed as one of the top three BlackBerry 10 apps. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 07:08 · Paul Adepoju

Diamond Bank among winners at first Card and e-Payment Africa Awards

Nigeria’s Diamond Bank and other companies across Africa have won in various categories at the first Card and e-Payment Africa Awards (CePAA) in Johannesburg, South Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 06:55 · Richard Cutcher

Canadian government money to boost BlackBerry orders

Struggling phone manufacturer BlackBerry will be aided by an effective government loan of US$256 million to Spanish network operator Telefonica. → Read more
Tue, April 9th, 06:45 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA expert says infographics a quick fix to more online hits

South African social media expert Dave Duarte has emphasised the use of infographics as part of online visual attraction in social media to boost search engine optimisation (SEO). → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:16 · Igor Hobotov

Gemalto to implement Ghana’s border visa management system

Dutch company Gemalto has been contracted by the Ghanaian government to provide a computerised system for the Ghana Immigration Services (GIS), as part of the eGhana project. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:16 · Paul Adepoju

Margaret Thatcher’s death trending across Africa

The news of the death of Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, has been met with a massive response across Africa. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:06 · Richard Cutcher

Instawallet service for Bitcoin users still inaccessible

The Bitcoin Instawallet website remains down today after being hacked last week, as it looks to build a more robust platform. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 14:05 · Kamau Mbote

Vodafone Egypt to adopt Ericsson’s energy saving solution

Ericsson have successfully tested their Psi Coverage energy saving solution on the Vodafone Egypt network, which will see the operator reduce on energy costs associated with 3G. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:57 · Brandon Gregory

SABC2 fined for rebroadcasting three year old content

A South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) channel, SABC2, has been fined ZAR25,000 (US$2,800) for rebroadcasting a three-year old episode of “Speak Out”. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:45 · Tom Jackson

HTC reports record quarterly low

HTC has reported a record low quarterly profit following the delay of the launch of its flagship smartphone. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:26 · Kamau Mbote

Nokia launches new camera features for Lumia phones

Nokia has released the new cinemagraph digital camera for the Lumia range of smartphones. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:11 · Tom Jackson

Average SA IT salary increases in 2012

The average annual salary of IT professionals in South Africa increased to ZAR344,927 (US$38,000) in 2012, up from ZAR330,893 (US$36,000) in 2011. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 13:00 · Igor Hobotov

Liquid Telecom upgrades its internet connection in East Africa

Liquid Telecom have improved their connectivity speeds across the East African region, providing their customers with a more reliable service. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 12:40 · Tom Jackson

Samsung Ghana launches ‘Di Bi Na Sa Di Biom’ promo

Samsung Ghana has introduced the 'Di Bi Na Sa Di Biom', looking to reward customers for using legitimate Samsung products rather than the fakes that have flooded the market. → Read more