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Mon, June 9th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
ICTAK wants Safaricom denied operating licence
The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) has written to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) asking it not to grant Safaricom’s request for an operating licence renewal. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Volo to provide Silicon Valley quality, high-speed broadband service in northern Uganda
Volo has launched its cloud-based automation platform for internet service providers (ISPs) in Gulu, northern Uganda, in order to accelerate high-quality broadband internet access in emerging markets. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Takealot founders launch SA e-commerce platform Raru
Newly launched e-commerce platform Raru is providing South Africans with an additional outlet for consumer electronics, music, films and books. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom braced for CAK ruling opening up M-Pesa agency network
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom has said it is braced for a ruling by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) on June 30 which may force it to open up its M-Pesa agency network to rivals Airtel, yuMobile and Orange. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
BCCSA rules against SABC, MultiChoice
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has ruled against the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and pay-TV provider MultiChoice in separate complaints, with the former being reprimanded and the latter receiving a fine. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan online professional soccer network to launch
Kenyan online platform Throughpass is set to launch, providing a professional soccer network for aspiring players to showcase their talents and for coaches to access a database of players. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Apple to impose VAT on SA App Store – report
Tech giant Apple has notified developers it will be imposing 14 per cent value added tax (VAT) on items in the South African App Store, in line with the country’s regulations, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodafone releases report detailing government data requests
Vodafone has released its first Law Enforcement Disclosure Report detailing government and law enforcement agency requests for customer communications data and help in direct “tapping” of communications, revealing most governments in African countries in which Vodafone operates have not requested tapping of communications. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 01/06/14 – 08/06/14
The rise of the smartphone has led to an app race around the world, with the past week in startups testament to this as a range of apps were launched focusing on everything from education to social taxi hailing. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Qatar Airways partners Safaricom for ticket payments
Qatar Airways has formed a strategic partnership with leading Kenyan operator Safaricom allowing passengers travelling to various destinations to pay for their air tickets using M-Pesa. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Airtel signs virtual SIM agreement to boost mobile access
Mobile operator Airtel Africa has signed a group wide agreement with virtual SIM solutions firm Movirtu, providing individuals who cannot afford handsets with communications and banking capabilities. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s StarTimes drops decoder prices, eyes increased market share
Kenyan pay-TV provider StarTimes has reduced the prices of its decoders to enable more Kenyans to access digital television and grow the company’s market share. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
No single overarching cyberspace regime will emerge in near future – GCIG
The first working paper of the Global Commission on Internet Governance has predicted there will not be a single overarching cyberspace regime in the near future. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nomanini partners Nigeria’s Aurora VM for West African expansion
Cape Town-based electronic prepaid service distribution platform Nomanini has partnered with Nigeria-based Aurora VM to launch its services in Nigeria, aimed at building financial inclusion and alleviating poverty. → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom welcomes parliamentary probe after tender suspension
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom has welcomed a probe into the security communications tender awarded to the company after the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Administration suspended the project. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jovago partners Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation to boost tourism
Online hotel booking platform, Jovago.com has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) to boost Nigeria’s tourism industry. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 13:34 · Susan Mwenesi
Orange Telkom Kenya attracts Nigeria, Vietnamese interest
France Telecom’s possible sale of its 70 per cent stake in Orange Telkom Kenya has attracted two foreign companies, Nigeria’s Megatech Engineering Limited and vtel from Vietnam. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Cdiscount e-commerce platform to be launched in Ivory Coast
Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA (CO) has announced it is partnering with Bollore SA to extend its Cdiscount e-commerce platform to Africa starting with Ivory Coast this summer. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Ooredoo, HP sign co-marketing agreement for cloud services in Tunisia
Ooredoo and HP have signed a co-marketing agreement called the Cloud Agile Program to offer cloud services to business customers in Tunisia. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 12:06 · Susan Mwenesi
Jumia Ivory Coast partners with Canal+ for World Cup
Jumia Ivory Coast has announced a partnership with Canal+ to provide discounts to users and create a dedicated World Cup store on all its sites ahead of the event. → Read more
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