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Tue, November 20th, 09:32 · Vincent Matinde

Taxation and government regulations could stifle mobile growth

Taxation and regulations in Sub-Saharan Africa could kill the growth of the mobile phenomenal in the region, according to a GSMA report. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 09:25 · Elly Okutoyi

Voter registration in Kenya did not maximize on technology, Ndemo

Kenya’s information permanent secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo has said voter registration did not take full advantage of technology which would have seen the electorate register from anywhere using virtual identification system. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 09:19 · Richard Cutcher

Cape Town service complaints to be dealt with by SMS and email

The City of Cape Town is embracing technology to keep its residents informed of how their complaint is being dealt with. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 08:51 · Kamau Mbote

BlackBerry of little consequence nine years later

Not so long ago, the ‘who's who’ in the corporate world owned a BlackBerry smartphone. The black exterior looked executive, the QWERTY keypad was innovative, and the trackball was exclusive. With time however, the hardware has become of little consequence to users as most smartphones today place emphasis on software. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 08:39 · Paul Adepoju

Liberia Telecommunications Authority suspends Lonestar Cell/MTN operating licenses

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has suspended the operating license it issued to Lonestar Cell/MTN, saying it needed to send a strong message that the regulator will not take lightly any company that does not play by the rules. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 08:17 · Robin Okuthe

Top 10 strange practices that influence customers online

Time and again, the unusual things are what causes customers to change their behaviors online. Customer psychology does most often make perfect sense but at certain times, customers might seems like very different species. At least 10 strange things, you wouldn’t probably think make a difference, can influence their behavior and perhaps, boost your conversation. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 08:09 · Nanine Steenkamp

Email more popular than social media

Social media has serious ground to make up as statistics reveal email is still the favoured tool for office communication, a recent survey of email management company Mimecast reveals. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 07:52 · Paul Adepoju

Gambia gets new social network site

Gambian social network looks to rival Facebook as the race begins to sign up users. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 07:38 · Paul Adepoju

MTN eulogizes Ghana’s late former Vice President

Telecoms giant MTN Ghana has joined the public eulogising of the nation’s former Vice President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama, as the nation mourns the late foremost politician and leader. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 07:28 · Vincent Matinde

Kenyan government to set up online identity system to curb cybercrime

Kenya’s government has revealed of plans to set up an online identity system for merchants hoping to make ecommerce in the country safer by curbing online fraud. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 05:59 · Elly Okutoyi

MTN to launch mobile TV service in Nigeria

Telecommunications giant MTN is finalising plans to launch its new Mobile TV service, which will give its Nigerian subscribers the ability to watch live TV from all Internet-capable devices. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 15:43 · Nanine Steenkamp

Facebook search engine plans provokes mixed reaction

As Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expressed his interest in expanding his social media network into a search engine the stock value increased by 12 percent, but experts are scoffing at the collaboration possibilities. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 15:40 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 20-30 November

Quoting American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, a business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. Events are where knowledge beyond the art of making money simply are imparted. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in South Africa. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 15:18 · Tefo Mohapi

INTERVIEW: Mark Kaigwa on Kenya’s Tech Startup scene

Kenya has received a lot of attention and investment in its technology startup scene. Yet so far we are yet to see a truly Kenyan startup - apart from Ushahidi - that either dominates on the continent or has a successful exit deal. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 14:57 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian banks set to commence biometric data capture exercise for all customers

Plans are in full swing to commence a national biometric data capture exercise for customers of the nation’s banks. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 14:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA’s Telkom reveals 80% profit drop

Releasing results for the first half for 2012 today, Telkom revealed an 80.6 percent drop in profits as the shift to mobile puts pressure on the South African operator. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 14:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

South Africa’s Sutherland solar Internet officially active

A South African Sutherland community centre has been Internet-enabled with solar powered, high speed connection. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 14:21 · Vincent Matinde

Western Union and a Nigerian bank open a pitching session for entrepreneurs

Money transfer giant Western Union has, in partnership with Bank of Industry, started a forum that will see startups pitch to banking officials for funding for their business. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 14:16 · Kamau Mbote

Android system error skips December from year 2012

An “extremely embarrassing error” affects Google’s latest update to its Android mobile OS as certain handsets such as Nexus 4 Smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet appear to be missing December in key built-in applications. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 13:41 · Tom Jackson

Ceragon Networks Awarded Follow-On Orders of $6.5 Million from Mozambique Cellular

Backhaul specialists Ceragon Networks have announced follow-on orders worth more than US$6.5 million from Mozambique Cellular (mcel) to expand the carrier’s microwave network. → Read more