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Mon, May 26th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Film Commission to enact National Film Policy
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is in the process of enacting a National Film Policy geared towards encouraging foreign film production companies to make films in Kenya and regulate for the licensing, examining and classifying of film content. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Journalists “framed” – Baba Jukwa
Zimbabwean whistleblower Baba Jukwa has said two journalists allegedly outed as being responsible for his popular Facebook page have been “framed”, and vowed to carry on posting in the interests of his country. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Orange launches Niger SME incubator lab
Orange has launched a small and medium enterprises (SME) incubator lab in Niger, encouraging new businesses focusing on ICT, renewable energy and the environment. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Nene Twitter account fake – SA Treasury
The South African National Treasury has said a Twitter account created for newly appointed finance minister Nhlanhla Nene is fake. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
New regional directorial appointments announced at Airtel Nigeria
Airtel has announced the appointment of Femi Oshinlaja and Wole Abu as the network’s operations directors for the Lagos and Northern regions. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CIPESA criticises Ugandan laws on internet, media freedom
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has faulted new laws in Uganda touching internet and mobile usage as well as freedom of journalists, saying they create a hostile environment for civil society, opposition and media. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan activist in trouble with LSK over Facebook post
A Facebook post by Kenyan activist Moses Kuria about perceived terrorists after the Gikomba explosions has landed him in trouble with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which has accused him of hate speech and written to director of public prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko urging an investigation. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:45 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zuma appoints Cwele to run new telecoms department
South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has announced Cabinet appointments for his second term in office, creating a new Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services with Dr Siyabonga Cwele at its helm. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Takealot receives $100m funding from Tiger Global
South African e-commerce platform Takealot has received US$100 million in funding from Tiger Global Management, to be used for further expansion in South Africa. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Vooka allows Kenyans to access StarTimes channels through mobile
Mobile applications services company Rapid Communications has launched Vooka Online, which will stream live StarTimes television channels along with from Bollywood and Usalama content, allowing Kenyans to watch TV on their smartphones. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
Africa-focused angel investment club to launch
NewGenAngels, a members-only investment club is to launch in three weeks time, focusing on providing funding and skills to African startups. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
FEATURE: SA operators’ investment plans
With pressure mounting on South African mobile operators to cut the costs of communication and improve the quality of their services, while also contributing to government plans to achieve universal mobile and internet access by 2020, HumanIPO spoke to the four mobile operators to find out how much they plan to spend on infrastructure upgrades over the next year, and what their investment priorities are. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Q&A: Paul Garnett, director, Microsoft Technology Policy Group
As TV white space technology gains traction across Africa as a viable solution for achieving universal internet access - with pilot projects springing up in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa - HumanIPO spoke to Microsoft’s director of technology policy Paul Garnett about the potential of white space technology and the need for regulation in the sector. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Globacom Nigeria targets 90% 3G coverage in 6 months, set to upgrade network
Globacom has announced plans to increase its 3G coverage in Nigeria to 90 per cent from the current 43 per cent, while it will also invest in network upgrades in order to tackle quality of service (QoS) issues. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 06:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Uganda latest addition to Google’s Android movie app
Google has added Uganda to its Android movie application, allowing Ugandans to enjoy their favourite movies. → Read more
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Sun, May 25th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 25/05/2014
This week, numerous startups from around the continent were awarded for their innovative offerings at events from Madagascar to Zimbabwe to South Africa, and new startups entered the market hoping to make life easier for Africans. → Read more
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Sat, May 24th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Marek Zmyslowski, managing director, Jovago Nigeria
Jovago.com is one of Africa’s leading hotel booking sites, which facilitates the booking process for its users to provide them the with fast, transparent and easy-to-use services. The Africa Internet Holding (AIH)-founded company said it has more than 5,000 hotels signed up, and in this interview managing director Marek Zmyslowski speaks on the platform’s uniqueness and how it is positioned to be the biggest OTA in Africa. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Naushad Merali retires as Airtel Kenya chairman
Airtel Kenya chairman Naushad Merali has retired after 15 years in the position to focus on other commitments. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
SA transport minister denies KwaZulu-Natal set for e-tolls
South African minister of transport Dipuo Peters has denied reports e-tolls will be introduced to KwaZulu-Natal. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
NCC extends ban on Glo, MTN, Airtel SIM card sales
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the one month ban it placed on the sale of new SIM cards by operators Glo, MTN and Airtel last month over poor quality of service (QoS). → Read more
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