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Thu, May 8th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
NigComSat underfunded – manager
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NigComSat) is underfunded and needs US$600 million to be effective and capable of ensuring security in Nigeria, according to deputy general manager of technical Danjuma Ndihgihdah. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Twitter launches language targeting for adverts
Twitter has launched a language targeting feature for advertisements hosted on the microblogging site, to ensure advertisers are reaching out to audiences who understand the content of ads. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Baba Jukwa claims Tsvangirai bribery attempts
Zimbabwean Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa has claimed an agent acting on behalf of Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition MDC-T party, has attempted to bribe him twice in the last three months. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom launches low-cost Smart 4 mini
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has launched its Smart 4 mini device, the latest in the Vodafone Smart family of devices aimed at bringing mobile internet to the broadest range of customers at a low price. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
US, Britain, China promise Nigeria technology to track missing girls
The Nigerian government has said it has received promises to provide tracking technologies from the likes of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), China, Canada and France to help in the rescue of over 200 girls abducted by militant group Boko Haram in Borno state in northern Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Kisii county, DTB partner for automated revenue collection
The Kisii county government has partnered with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to launch a service automating revenue collection for parking, bus and boda boda (motorcycle) monthly licence fees. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Electoral Court rules against DA Nkandla SMS, party to appeal
South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled against an SMS sent by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to voters in Gauteng province which said President Jacob Zuma had “stolen” taxpayer money, though the party said it would appeal the decision. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
70% of investment in Nigeria’s telecoms sector goes to taxes – Johnson
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has said about 70 per cent of investments in Nigeria’s telecoms sector are paid as taxes and levies to government at all levels. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
COFEK calls for upgrade of police communications systems
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has called on the government to upgrade police surveillance communication to make it possible for members of the public to access individual online records of police officers using their names and numbers. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
African broadband slowest, most expensive in world – study
Africa has some of the slowest and most expensive fixed broadband operators in the world, with only four countries on the continent offering broadband at a cost lower than that of the global average, according to a study. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA election “selfies” illegal – IEC
Any voter in yesterday’s South African election who witnessed another taking a “selfie” of themselves and their ballot paper can lay a charge against the individual, according to Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chief electoral officer Mosotho Moepya. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Broaden your horizons, Okolloh tells Kenyan startups
Kenyan startups need to look at organisations other than tech firms who could benefit from their services, and look at business-to-business (B2B) opportunities rather than only business-to-consumer (B2C), according to Ory Okolloh of Omidyar Network. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Telecoms agree to accelerate interoperable mobile money services across Africa
Nine high profile telecoms companies with operations in Africa have agreed to work together to accelerate the implementation of interoperable mobile money services across Africa and the Middle East regions. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
OUTA are “recently rehabilitated smokers” – Mona
South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) spokesperson Vusi Mona has referred to members of anti-e-toll lobby group the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) as “recently rehabilitated smokers”. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 10:00 · Agatha Nduku
Kenya’s Helb to issue e-cards
Kenya’s Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) has partnered with a number of banks to develop prepaid electronic cards for disbursing funds to students and tracking of borrowers’ future bank transactions. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 09:30 · Agatha Nduku
Safaricom, Airtel seek extension in talks over M-Pesa fees
Safaricom, Airtel and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) have requested an extension to the deadline for them to complete negotiations for an out-of-court settlement of a case in which Airtel accused Safaricom of abusing its position as mobile money market leader. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN warns Nigerian government over more stringent licence conditions
MTN has warned the Nigerian government against making its licence conditions more stringent, claiming such action would increase the cost burden on telecoms subscribers. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Ministry of Lands to digitise records
The Kenyan Ministry of Lands has closed off its offices for ten days so as to conduct an audit and digitise records, a move cabinet secretary Charity Ngilu said will help improve efficiency at the ministry. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 08:00 · Agatha Nduku
Microsoft reveals shift in cybercriminal tactics
Microsoft has released new data indicating an increase in deceptive tactics by cybercriminals as attacks against software become more difficult to deal with and expensive. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
SA applications invited for International Trade Programme
South African technology companies have been invited to apply to take part in the International Trade Programme, allowing selected parties to attend a six-day business bootcamp in June. → Read more
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