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Mon, June 23rd, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom offers developers platform for mobile app tests
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom has unveiled a new platform for mobile phone application developers to test their applications by sending texts between a phone and an app programme hosted on the network. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Woman denies being gifted to Motsoeneng as wife
The acting chief operations officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Hlaudi Motsoeneng did not receive a wife as a “gift”, the young woman in question has claimed. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Zimbabwean editor charged in court over Baba Jukwa links
Edmund Kudzayi, editor of Zimbabwean state-owned newspaper the Sunday Mail, appeared in court on Saturday charged with attempting to overthrow president Robert Mugabe and for links to Facebook whisteblower Baba Jukwa. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Konza construction challenged in court
The construction of Kenya’s Konza technopolis in Makueni county has been challenged in court by the Konza Ranching and Farming Co-operatives Society Limited (KRFCSL), questioning Ministry of Lands cabinet secretary Charity Ngilu’s decision to grant Konza the appropriate land approvals. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN introduces promo on voice calls, internet access
South Africa’s second operator MTN has announced a promotion giving customers who use ZAR6 per day on voice calls or internet access an additional ZAR60 credit this week. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 14:30 · Tom Jackson
Google considers undersea cable investment – report
Google is considering a multimillion-dollar investment in an undersea cable across the Pacific Ocean, continuing a trend amongst tech giants in seeking more control over their own traffic, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
She Leads Africa launches $10k pitch competition for West Africa’s female entrepreneurs
She Leads Africa today kicks off a pitch competition for female entrepreneurs in West Africa, offering prize money of USD$10,000 for the winner. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ISPA accepts $6k settlement in Ketler spam case
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has accepted a ZAR65,000 (US$6,100) settlement from Ketler Investments after the company took the industry body to court last year following its spam Hall of Shame campaign. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
PIVOT begins tomorrow, winners to share $50k
The 2014 PIVOT East mobile startup competition begins tomorrow, with 25 startups competing for a combined total of US$50,000 while pitching to a panel of judges and investors. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 12:30 · Agatha Nduku
Kenyan cashless bus payments providers must get CBK nod before rollout
The Central Bank of Kenya must approve any company seeking to offer cashless fare payments ahead of July 1, a move aimed at protecting commuters’ money held on the cards as deposit at any given time. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook improves app performance in Africa
Facebook has released a version of its Android app reducing the amount of data used as well as speeding up its performance on older phones, after conducting research on the app's performance in Africa. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
DRONGO offering Madagascar’s local companies translation services
DRONGO Language Solutions is offering local companies in Madagascar general and specialised translation services, targeting new technology firms in particular. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SIU goes to court to remove USAASA boss
South Africa’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has taken a case to court in a move to have Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) chief executive Zami Nkosi removed from his position, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
10 more Kenyan Huduma centres to launch next month
The Kenyan Ministry of Planning and Devolution will open ten more Huduma centres from July 1 this year to provide government services to the public under one roof. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Xpress Money introduces M-Pesa to UAE, UK
Mobile money transfer service M-Pesa has debuted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK) courtesy of a partnership between Safaricom and Xpress Money, a move aimed at making it easier and more convenient for Xpress Money customers to receive money in Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria announces trade-in offer for next iPhone
Etisalat has announced an offer allowing its subscribers to trade in their iPhone 5s for Apple's next model. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Financial might plus lean startup mentality make Uber unstoppable
A year ago, competition in South Africa’s taxi app market seemed to be hotting up. Now, with the launch of uberX, it seems competitors have it all to do to stop the global titan from wrapping up both ends of the market. → Read more
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Mon, June 23rd, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Airways launches live TV broadcast service in planes
Kenya Airways has introduced a new inflight television service named KQ TV that will allow passengers to watch live news and sports channels while onboard. → Read more
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Sun, June 22nd, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
FEATURE: The week in startups 22/06/2014
This week was a good one for startup initiatives in Africa, with much funding being raised to drive continued innovation on the continent. → Read more
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Sat, June 21st, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Cybercrime costing over $400m globally
Cybercrime is costing businesses over US$400 billion worldwide and having a significant impact on economies, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and computer security firm McAfee. → Read more
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