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Mon, May 12th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian Internet Group asks government for access subsidy
The Nigerian Internet Group (NIG) has asked the Nigerian government to subsidise the cost of internet access, which it believes would enhance broadband penetration in Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Altron subsidiary Bytes SA buys back minority stake
Allied Electronics (Altron) subsidiary Bytes SA has announced it is buying back 27 per cent of its stock from a consortium headed by Kagiso Strategic Investments (KSI). → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Globacom rated Ghana’s most compliant telecoms network
Globacom is Ghana’s most regulatorily compliant telecoms company, according to a survey carried out by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on the compliance of operators with the stipulated benchmarks set by the regulatory body. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Kaymu MD to speak at Mobile West Africa
Nigerian online marketplace Kaymu.com.ng managing director Massimiliano Spalazzi will be speaking at this week’s Mobile West Africa event in Lagos. → Read more
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Sun, May 11th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 11/05/2014
Kenya dominated the startup headlines this week, with 37 of 50 PIVOT East semi-finalists coming from the East African country and another reporting a major round of funding. → Read more
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Sat, May 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Mxit chair Jordaan joins WOSA
Mxit chairman, former chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB) and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan has been appointed as industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA) chairperson. → Read more
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Sat, May 10th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state unveils 5-hectare forensic lab plan for Africa
The government of Lagos state in Nigeria is set to establish a forensic lab and has acquired five hectares of land at a beach in Badagry for the project, which is designed to assist Nigerian police with criminal investigations. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Jumia named Nigerian e-commerce site of year
Nigerian e-commerce startup Jumia has been named E-commerce Website of the Year in Nigeria at the Beacon of ICT awards organised by Nigeria Communications Week Media, recognising the company’s efforts towards expanding online commerce in the country. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 19:00 · Agatha Nduku
Content nodes to accelerate Africa’s internet – SEACOM
African telecoms providers have stepped up the rollout of content delivery networks (CDNs), allowing faster access to key web resources as well as lower latencies, according to infrastructure firm SEACOM. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Twitter unveils new security measures
Twitter has unveiled new security measures streamlining the password reset process and improving detection of suspicious login attempts. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Carmudi records 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria
Car classifieds platform Carmudi has announced it has more than 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria, having only in March reached 10,000 listings. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCC warns customers over fake promos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not conducting any promotions and warned members of the public not to fall victim to fraudsters. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JRA launches fault-reporting app
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has launched its Find&Fix mobile application after a testing phase, allowing road users to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and storm water drains. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
BuyRentKenya.com receives funding from One Africa Media
Kenya’s largest property portal BuyRentKenya.com has received a round of investment from African classified giant One Africa Media (OAM), which the startup plans to use to boost and upgrade its operations. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenya lacking business and legal infrastructure for startups
Tech talent in Kenya has developed faster than business and legal infrastructure, leaving an unstructured environment hindering tech startups, according to Harvey Herr, co-founder of local startup MapJam.co.ke. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN considers Millicom, Reliance acquisitions
Mobile operator MTN is considering acquisitions of Millicom International Cellular and Reliance Communications to expand its reach beyond Africa, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Egypt approves $426m Maadi Technology Park
The Egyptian government has approved the EGP3 billion (US$426 million) Maadi Technology Park for ICT services, with the investment phase of the project to be launched in the second quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA
The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Africa emerges as SWIFT network’s fastest growing region
Africa has emerged as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication’s (SWIFT’s) fastest growing region, with a 17 per cent increase in total transaction volumes over the SWIFT network in the year ending March 2014. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
yuMobile settles with employees ahead of Kenya exit
Kenyan operator yuMobile has agreed separation packages with staff ahead of its exit from the country and will negotiate employment terms with projected new owners Airtel and Safaricom. → Read more
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