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Sat, April 26th, 08:00 · Agatha Nduku
Konica Minolta sees growth opportunity in Kenya
Printer and copier manufacturer Konica Minolta is looking to take advantage of the developing business infrastructure in Kenya to enhance its presence in the market. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 18:30 · Tom Jackson
Facebook launches Newswire service for journalists
Facebook has partnered with social content discovery firm Storyful to launch FB Newswire, providing real-time information to journalists by aggregating publicly shared content such as pictures, videos and comments posted by individuals at major events. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN in talks over streaming services – report
South African mobile operator MTN is in talks with an Asian content provider, aiming to give South Africans access to streaming films and series, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
CBN announces deadline for Nigerian banks to meet payment card security specifications
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced banks have until November 30 to meet specified payment card security specifications, as the bank looks to combat card fraud in Nigeria’s financial system. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA hearing EFF’s SABC complaint
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is now holding a public hearing into the complaint by opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regarding the banning of EFF political election broadcasts by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
SAP Africa partners Techno Brain to address Africa’s skills shortage
SAP Africa has partnered with Kenyan IT firm Techno Brain to address the skills shortage in Africa through the introduction of SAP Education student training kits, e-learning programmes and a hybrid classroom instructor-based teaching model across the content over the next two years. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
Joburg roads agency tests fault-reporting app
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has launched the testing phase of a mobile application allowing road users to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and storm water drains. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Liberia threatens to shut down illegal radio and TV stations
Television and radio stations operating illegally in Liberia will soon be shut down by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), according to the authority’s commissioner of licensing and regulations Anthony McCritty. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft completes Nokia acquisition
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services business has been completed, ending months of approvals and negotiations. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Orange Kenya rolls out 3G network in Uasin Gishu
Orange has rolled out its 3G network service in Uasin Gishu county, initially covering Eldoret and its environs, providing improved connectivity to the area. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
DoC consulting with public sector on SA Connect
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has said it has been consulting with government bodies and state-owned companies on the implementation of the SA Connect broadband policy, with minister Yunus Carrim highlighting the disparity in connectivity around the county. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
VAT slowing the growth of mobile uptake in Kenya
Recently-imposed value added tax (VAT) on ICTs including mobile phones has slowed the growth of uptake in Kenya, a study has revealed. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN makes 79c call rate permanent in SA
South African mobile operator MTN has announced its ZAR0.79 per minute calling rate will become permanent, which it said it hopes will lower prices in the mobile telecoms industry. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Bringing in investors too early influences how business is run – Start Smart Ghana
Juliana Taylor, founder of Start Smart Ghana, has urged entrepreneurs to be cautious about bringing in investors too early, as it could influence how they run their business. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 12:00 · Agatha Nduku
Former Telkom Kenya employees win injunction against sale
Former Telkom Kenya employees retrenched in 2006 have won an injunction against the company, preventing it from being sold until it has paid them KSh3.2 billion in severance packages. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Vodacom, DoC open Kimberley ICT teacher centre
South Africa’s Department of Basic Education, along with mobile operator Vodacom and the Department of Communications (DoC), has announced the opening of an ICT teacher centre in Kimberley. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Pinnacle executive’s court date postponed
South African ICT provider Pinnacle Holdings’ executive director Takalani Tshivhase appeared in court yesterday following allegations of corruption, with the court date then postponed to July 2. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
US to help Zimbabwe reach ICT potential
The United States (US) has said it will help Zimbabwe reach its potential as a regional and international provider of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in an effort to resolve the country’s economic woes, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN aggressively deploying FTTH, aims for June launch
South Africa’s second operator MTN is pushing forward with aggressive deployment of fibre to the home (FTTH) in high-density urban areas, with a view to a commercial launch of the offering by June. → Read more
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Fri, April 25th, 09:30 · Agatha Nduku
iHub to host Girls in ICT Day tomorrow
Nairobi’s iHub in collaboration with Intel is set to host Girls in ICT Day tomorrow, an event geared towards exposing young women to career opportunities in the tech industry. → Read more
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