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Tue, December 11th, 13:53 · Paul Adepoju

Taiwan PCs and laptops launched in Nigeria, manufacturer plans Nigerian factory

A partnership has been agreed between Taiwan-based company MSI and Nigerian IT & C Networks which seeks to tap into the immense potential of Nigeria’s personal computer market. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 13:21 · Gabriella Mulligan

Facebook rejects results of data use poll

Facebook will not be bound by the results of a poll on its proposed data use and governance changes, citing insufficient participation, even though the vast majority of users rejected the changes. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 12:59 · Vincent Matinde

OPINION: Kenyans thrown to the sharks in digital switchover fiasco

Almost three weeks are left until the digital television switchover in Kenya with a general indication that people are not ready to switch from the analogue system. Is the government doing enough? That’s arguable, what is not is the government’s logic in leaving consumers to deal with the sharks in the business. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 12:57 · Tefo Mohapi

Trouble at World of Avatar as Mxit set to retrench employees and Boom.fm shuts down

World of Avatar has suffered further blows after announcements that Mxit is to retrench staff and Boom.fm is to close. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 12:22 · Brandon Gregory

Klerksdorp to get 120km of fibre-optic cable

Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) is investing more than R81 million (almost US$10 million) in 128 kilometres of fibre-optic cables to be installed in Klerksdorp to bring high-speed internet to the region. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 12:21 · Tefo Mohapi

Twitter takes on Instagram with new photo filters

With Instagram having discontinued previewing of its photos on Twitter, the microblogging site has taken the fight to the popular app by launching its own photo filtering service. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 11:58 · Tom Jackson

Twitter used in campaign to spread information on Mandela health

Twitter is playing its part in disseminating information of the condition of former South African president Nelson Mandela, as the government steps up its efforts to keep the public informed after criticism of its handling of his last hospitalisation. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 11:51 · Elly Okutoyi

Tanzania’s mobile money transfers hit US$654 million

Mobile money transactions in Tanzania have hit TSh1.7 trillion (US$654 million) in the last two years, with the number of mobile accounts in the country reaching 20.4 million in September 2012 compared to 15 million in 2010. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 11:15 · Vincent Matinde

Cyber-Duck listed as one of the fastest growing digital companies in EMEA

Cyber-Duck, a UK digital agency, has been listed by Deloitte Technology Fast EMEA 2012 as one of the fastest technology companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 10:43 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian mobile operators set to get new termination rates

New Nigerian Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) are expected to come into force from January 1, but it is not clear whether they will be lowered or not. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 10:14 · Kamau Mbote

Avaya equips Kenya ICT Board offices

Global leader in business communications Avaya has partnered with the Kenya ICT Board to enable employees of the state-run corporation to work remotely. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 10:12 · Tefo Mohapi

Keith Bothma appointed as HP SA’s Networking Unit and Sales Manager

Hewlett Packard (HP) South Africa has confirmed the permanent appointment of Keith Bothma as HP Networking BU and Sales Manager for the Enterprise Group, assuming these new roles with immediate effect. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 09:41 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan consumer organisation tries to stop analogue TV switch-off

The Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has gone to court seeking to stop the Ministry of Information and Communications from switching off analogue television broadcasting in Nairobi by December 31. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 09:32 · Paul Adepoju

Liberia turns Postal Ministry fully digital

As Liberia works towards becoming totally digital by 2015, the Government has announced the entire operations of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication have been transformed for the digital age. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 09:02 · Robin Okuthe

Samsung, Apple fortify lead as smart device vendors globally

Samsung and Apple have topped the global "smart connected device" market – which includes PCs, tablets and smartphones - though Samsung has increased its lead over its rival. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 08:59 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenyan government to force audit of mobile money systems

The Kenyan government will soon force the auditing of mobile money systems and financial institutions, to ensure that customers are protected from the increasing risk of cybercrime. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 08:41 · Paul Adepoju

NCC to carry out drive test to asses Nigerian telecommunication companies

In response to anger at the low quality services offered by Nigerian mobile operators, the regulator will begin touring the country analysing signals with the aim of formulating new policies. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 08:15 · Vincent Matinde

GAVI partners with Vodacom to improve health through mobile tech in Africa

Telecoms operator Vodacom has partnered with public-private health group GAVI Alliance in a move expected to ensure health initiatives in Africa are integrated with mobile technology, especially the use of SMS text messaging. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 08:05 · Brandon Gregory

Durban’s successful Ulwazi project looking to expand

A four-year-old social history project in Durban bringing traditional oral histories into the digital age could be brought to Cape Town and Johannesburg. → Read more
Tue, December 11th, 07:17 · Richard Cutcher

Police say Apple Maps is so bad it is “life threatening”

Australian police have been forced into issuing a public safety notice warning tourists and ramblers to stay clear of Apple Maps because of inaccuracies. → Read more