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Fri, March 15th, 10:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Users must vet own content – YouTube

A YouTube official says use of the video platform has grown to such a level the website cannot vet content, instead trusting its users to self-police. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 10:17 · Richard Cutcher

North Korea claim to be victim of US hack

Internet servers in North Korea have allegedly been brought down, disabling access to some websites, with the state’s media claiming US foul play. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 10:12 · Tom Jackson

Referendum crowdmap live in Zimbabwe

A crowdmap is live in Zimbabwe allowing citizens to report on cases of intimidation and corruption in tomorrow’s constitutional referendum, in spite of government attempts to crack down on monitoring. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:44 · Gabriella Mulligan

African YouTube use grows 90 per cent

YouTube use across Africa grew by 90 per cent in the space of a year, with the website responding with offerings for mobile and low-speed connections, as well as rolling out country-specific domains across the continent. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher

Banning porn on television would be “unconstitutional” – TopTV

TopTV has told the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) it would be “unconstitutional” to prevent it from broadcasting porn. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 09:09 · Richard Cutcher

Tax evasion case against MTN Uganda executives dropped

Tax evasion charges brought against 13 MTN Uganda executives have been dropped due to lack of evidence. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:58 · Brandon Gregory

Facebook to implement Twitter’s hashtag symbol

Facebook is reportedly looking to take on its rival Twitter by implementing the famous hashtag service. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:44 · Kamau Mbote

Jubilee and CORD take rivalry to social media

The Jubilee Coalition and CORD have taken their ongoing row over the results of the Kenyan election to social media, as the latter challenges the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as president-elect. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:14 · Richard Cutcher

Investment talks surround TopTV

On Digital Media (ODM), the company behind South African adult channel applicant TopTV, has revealed an investment deal is at an “advanced stage”. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 08:07 · Tom Jackson

Pule sends angry letter to SABC

Communications Minister Dina Pule has written an angry letter to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board over several actions she describes as “unprocedural”. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 07:39 · Vincent Matinde

Kenyan government to petition Facebook and Twitter on hate speech

The Kenyan government will petition Facebook and Twitter in a bid to uncover the identities of those perpetuating hate speech in Kenya. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 07:05 · Richard Cutcher

Galaxy S4 unveiled, eye scroll technology included

Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S4, including the much anticipated “smart scroll and smart pause” feature which monitors users’ eye movements. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:57 · Tom Jackson

Motsoeneng removal stands – SABC board

The majority of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board has insisted the decision to remove Hlaudi Motsoeneng as acting chief operations officer (COO) stands, despite Minister of Communications Dina Pule’s statement to the contrary earlier. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:48 · Paul Adepoju

“Oga at the top” gaffe causes social media outburst in Nigeria

The failure of the Lagos state commandant of the National Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Obafaiye Shem, to name the corps’ official website address during a live television interview has resulted in an outburst on social media. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:41 · Richard Cutcher

Ghana primed for mobile money success – minister

Ghana’s minister of communications Omane Boamah has declared the country is ready for a boom in mobile money because of its improving infrastructure and mobile penetration. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

Risk avoidance SA’s entrepreneurial flaw

Risk avoidance and lack of confidence in development are some of the main obstacles to international success in funding acquisition, South African entrepreneurs believe. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pope’s Twitter account reactivated

The Pope’s Twitter account has been reactivated, with @pontifex announcing the selection of the new Catholic leader last night as a Twitter storm greeted the news of a new Pope. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Nintendo found guilty of patent infringement

Nintendo has been found guilty of infringing on an inventor’s patent with its 3DS handheld console, and ordered to pay US$30.2 million in damages. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:11 · Paul Adepoju

Expert blames middlemen, product supply chain for high cost of IT gadgets in Nigeria

An expert in e-commerce has blamed the high costs of gadgets in Nigeria on the large number of middlemen that handle a product before it gets to the final consumer. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 14:46 · Kamau Mbote

Orange Kenya pledges more investment in healthcare

Orange Kenya Orange has said it will continue to support e-health in Kenya, terming it a key pillar of its strategy. → Read more