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Tue, February 12th, 12:58 · Elly Okutoyi

DStv launches reward programme as pay TV competition stiffens in Kenya

Pay TV company MultiChoice Africa has launched a customer loyalty and reward programme in Kenya that will see subscribers who pay on time receive discounts and free 12-month access to its digital satellite TV service DStv. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 12:55 · Brandon Gregory

ZSE digitalisation stagnates

The planned digitalisation of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has stalled due to concerns regarding a proposed loan by ZSE-listed Econet Wireless. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 12:44 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan SIM card registration laws come into effect

Kenya’s mobile network operators could now find themselves on the wrong side of the law as the SIM card registration regulations come into effect today, a month after they were gazetted on January 11. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 11:17 · Tefo Mohapi

Mail & Guardian to host SA’s State of The Nation Address Google+ Hangout

The Mail & Guardian will be hosting a Google+ Hangout on Friday for citizens to interact and discuss the content of South African President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SoNa) on Thursday. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 11:13 · Vincent Matinde

M-Shwari records US$40M in savings

Safaricom has said over 1.6 million users of its phone-based savings and loans scheme M-Shwari have saved up to US$40million (KSh3 billion) since the service was launched in November last year. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 11:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

Unauthorised SA phones damage network operations

Subscribers in South Africa making use of unauthorised, cordless phones is a growing concern as it affects the quality and operation of networks. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 10:32 · Paul Adepoju

Ghana’s communications sector has lowest inflation rate – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has described the country’s communication sector as the smallest contributor to the inflation rate due to the high level of competition amongst operators. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 10:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

YouTube to launch television channel

YouTube will be available on television as of March after the video-sharing site concluded a deal with UK satellite television operator Freesat. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 10:01 · Paul Adepoju

Christian Aid launches app for Lent

A mobile application for the 40-day Christian Lent period has been developed to allow users to reflect on their lives and people across the world. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 09:49 · Brandon Gregory

Social media obscures the line between public and private

The divorce of Tokyo Sexwale, the South African Human Settlements Minister, caused a stir on Twitter with media commentators saying the line between private and public is being blurred. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 09:36 · Nanine Steenkamp

New satellite possibilities for Mozambique

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company Ologa has partnered with South African Internet service provider (ISP) SkyeVine to launch a new satellite connectivity service to Mozambique enterprises. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 09:17 · Elly Okutoyi

Pay TV could herald end of free-to-air television, warns Cofek

Kenya’s consumer advocacy group the Consumers Confederation of Kenya (Cofek) has warned that, with the high influx of pay TV service providers in the country, free-to-air (FTA) channels could soon be outdated. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 09:05 · Robin Okuthe

UN to celebrate World Radio Day in Kenya ahead of polls

A joint initiative by three United Nations (UN) agencies and programmes has organised World Radio Day in Kenya to underscore the role of community radio as a medium for communication in addressing social issues such as peaceful elections. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 08:54 · Vincent Matinde

College Campus and Kalahari launch mobile learning

College Campus, a company specialising in offering digital education to college students, has partnered with e-commerce site Kalahari to bring mobile learning to learners in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 08:42 · Tefo Mohapi

T-Systems and Consol extend partnership in South Africa

South African glass manufacturers Consol Glass has extended its contract with T-Systems in the country for a further five years. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 08:34 · Kamau Mbote

Kenya’s presidential debate top trending on Twitter, Facebook

Kenya’s first ever presidential debate flooded social media on Monday night while also attracting the attention of major international broadcasters such as Al Jazeera and the BBC, some of whom halted their programmes to televise the debate. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 08:08 · Richard Cutcher

Pay-by-tweet launched by American Express

Serial tweeters are now able to buy products through the social network after payment company American Express (Amex) launched the first pay-by-tweet service. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 07:42 · Gabriella Mulligan

Game raises Kenyan malaria awareness

Kenya-based Momentum Core has released a malaria awareness game, Mosquito Hood, with the aim of educating the population and reducing malaria deaths in the region. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 06:55 · Paul Adepoju

StarTimes to broadcast UEFA Champions League matches

Major Nigerian digital pay TV company StarTimes has announced the addition of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to its packages. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 16:05 · Vincent Matinde

Top12Wines launches BlackBerry 10 application

A new phone-based application that features top winesellers who participated in a Top12Wines competition has been launched in Cape Town, South Africa. → Read more