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Mon, April 8th, 12:27 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft to launch new Xbox in May – rumours

Microsoft is set to unveil its next-generation Xbox in May, according to reports, having postponed a planned April launch. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:47 · Brandon Gregory

Sabric warns home computer users against identity theft

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has warned home computer users against a new scam, which deceives people into supplying their personal information. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:47 · Nanine Steenkamp

Telecoms Academy to launch online training

International telecommunication education institution Telecoms Academy will present web-based training in Long Term Evolution (LTE), Cloud and Operator systems from the end of the month to replace personal lectures. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:22 · Tom Jackson

Google to acquire WhatsApp – rumours

Google is in negotiations over the acquisition of messaging app WhatsApp for “close to” US$1 billion, according to reports. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 11:18 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom warn shareholders of expected 20% earnings drop

Telkom are expecting to report a year-on-year fall of at least 20 per cent in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ending March 31, 2013. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 10:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

WeChat denies price increase rumours

Chinese chat app owner Tencent Holdings have reiterated its WeChat services will remain free after a Chinese minister pointed to possibilities of pressure by telecoms to charge for similar applications. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:53 · Gabriella Mulligan

Facebook trials paid messages system

Facebook is trialling a system which charges users for sending messages to people outside their “friends” network, in order to cut down on spam. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:37 · Brandon Gregory

Marian Shinn accuses Dina Pule of not answering parliamentary questions

Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), has slammed Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, for not having answered a “single parliamentary question this year”. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:33 · Igor Hobotov

Mali to give away its .ml for free

Mali will be the first country to offer its .ml domains for free after ICANN offered the country the customised top level domain (TLD). → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:30 · Richard Cutcher

Legal action against ICASA possible over licence fees

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) could face legal action over its new annual licence fee structure, with an Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) official telling HumanIPO it is “not off the table”. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 09:23 · Kamau Mbote

Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers President expected in Nairobi

Dr Peter Staecker, the president of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE), is to lead a high powered delegation to Nairobi next week to meet government and private sector stakeholders and discuss the role of technology in the region. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 08:47 · Gabriella Mulligan

EyeFly turns iPhone 3D

A plastic screen protector has been developed for the iPhone 5 which turns the device’s screen into a 3D display without the need for 3D glasses. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 08:42 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s communications technology minister inaugurates council of ICT heads of federal MDAs

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s minister for communications technology, has inaugurated the council of ICT Heads of Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Abuja. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:53 · Richard Cutcher

‘MTN stole my IP’ – MobiRes entrepreneur

MTN has been accused of stealing the intellectual property of MobiRes, a company the African operator has worked closely with for more than two years. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:52 · Kamau Mbote

Regional sales in Europe, Asia and Africa boost Huawei’s margin

Huawei has posted a net profit of US$2.47 billion for 2012, with the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region accounting for the highest sales revenue. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:25 · Tom Jackson

DoC invites consultation on broadband policy

The South African Department of Communications (DoC) is inviting stakeholders to submit comments on the country’s proposed National Broadband Policy, which is seeking to ensure universal access to broadband. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 07:14 · Igor Hobotov

Site to recognise African web designs goes online

Design Afrique, a portal showcasing the best web designs across Africa, has been pre-launched in Kenya, giving a voice to website builders and recognising the budding talent in the sector. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:58 · Igor Hobotov

Tea trading portal ready for launch in Kenya

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) is set to unveil its KSh12 million (US$140,000) online trading portal, a new paperless system aimed at reducing turnaround times in processing certifications and other trading documents. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:48 · Gabriella Mulligan

Anti-kidnap bracelet designed for aid workers

A civil rights group has developed a new personal kidnap alarm in the form of a bracelet to improve the security of aid workers across the world. → Read more
Mon, April 8th, 06:39 · Tom Jackson

WBS criticises ICASA over returned equipment

Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) has accused the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) of “malicious damage” after the regulator was ordered by the high court to return equipment seized during raids on WBS facilities. → Read more