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Tue, May 13th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
E-commerce in Nigeria still in its infancy – Faleye
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is still in its infancy compared to those of developed countries in spite of the success of the likes of Konga and Jumia, according to Oluseye Faleye, founder of TopDownDeals. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OpenWeb launches uncapped, unlimited broadband in SA
South African internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb has launched an uncapped, unlimited fixed line broadband offering, promising internet access without shaping or throttling measures. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
East Africa PC shipments decline 32%
PC shipments in East Africa have seen a year-on-year decline of 31.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 18:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Xiaomi may be first truly global Chinese brand
Lawrence Lundy, consultant at Frost & Sullivan, highlights the growth of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and how the company has managed to undercut global competitors. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom sets network record with free data promotion
More than 8 million people participated in the free mobile data promotion offered yesterday by South Africa’s leading mobile operator Vodacom, setting a new network throughput record. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
TopDownDeals making international games affordable to Nigerians
Nigerian gaming e-commerce site TopDownDeals believes it is filling a vacuum by providing a platform for gamers in the country to purchase offerings from international providers who have overlooked the vast opportunities in Africa and Nigeria in particular. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Baba Jukwa allegedly outed as SA-based reporters by hackers
Zimbabwean online whistleblower Baba Jukwa, previously assumed to be a high ranking member of the Zanu-PF party, has allegedly been outed as two freelance reporters based in South Africa after an email account was hacked. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Safaricom posts 31% profit growth, promises Kenya’s biggest dividend payment
Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has released its financial results for the year ended March 31, revealing 31 per cent growth in profits after tax and promising the largest dividend payment in Kenyan history. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 15:39 · Tom Jackson
Telkom cancels VoD tender
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has cancelled a tender it advertised in February for the provision of video on demand (VoD) services, saying it will issue a new one based on a revised strategy. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lamudi launches in Zimbabwe
Online real estate platform Lamudi has launched in Zimbabwe, continuing the company’s rapid expansion across Africa. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN switches on first tower in $76m South Sudan project
Mobile network operator MTN has switched on the first of 161 mobile towers to be built in South Sudan, as part of a US$76 million project aimed at bringing connectivity and related economic benefits to the new country. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Epic app targets improved content distribution for African media houses
Kenyan firm Create is in discussions with media houses over the rollout of its Epic mobile application, which seeks to improve the delivery of content to users. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s loss of support due to e-tolls – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has attributed the decline in popularity of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) to the launch of e-tolling. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
5 African startups to pitch at U-Start Milan
Five African startups will pitch at the U-Start Conference in Milan this week, competing against fourteen young companies from around the world. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Telecel launches video calling facility
Zimbabwean mobile operator Telecel has launched video calling facilities for prepaid customers in the country. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Convergence Partners receives $40m Nedbank funding facility
African technology investment firm Convergence Partners has received a ZAR400 million (US$38.6 million) long-term funding facility provided by Nedbank Capital. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CBN, NigComSat partner on effective internet service for cashless policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with NigComSat to fast-track the bank’s cashless policy through effective and efficient internet services, with the latter to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to local government bodies. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL warns road users of hoax e-toll emails
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has warned road users about hoax emails and messages claiming e-toll payments would be taken directly out of their accounts. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzania’s telecoms to compensate aggrieved customers
The government of Tanzania has told telecoms firms they will be required to compensate clients whenever the latter can prove the companies violated the Electronic and Postal Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations that govern the sector. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Poor telecoms services in Nigeria becoming unbearable – subscribers
Nigeria’s National Association of Telecom Subscribers (NATCOMS) has expressed dissatisfaction with the continued deterioration in the quality of telecoms services in the country. → Read more
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