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Mon, April 14th, 16:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Savannah Fund invests in 3 African startups
Africa-focused seed capital fund Savannah Fund has invested in Zevan Limited (Kenya), BIGxGh (Ghana) and UniSmart (Nigeria) as part of its third accelerator round. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Pocketplan launches in Johannesburg, Bogota
Events mobile application Pocketplan has launched in Johannesburg and the Colombian capital of Bogota following a successful first few weeks in Cape Town. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
20% of malware generated in 2013 – PandaLabs
Twenty per cent of malware that has ever existed was created and distributed by cybercriminals during 2013, according to cloud security firm PandaLabs’ 2013 annual report. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
NSA denies exploiting Heartbleed bug
The United States’ (US) National Security Agency (NSA) has denied exploiting the recently discovered OpenSSL bug Heartbleed after it was accused of being aware of the vulnerability prior to the public, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches 79c prepaid calls tariff
South Africa’s second operator MTN has launched a ZAR0.79 flat rate calling tariff for its prepaid customers, saying the move will “stimulate the industry” and achieve lower prices for communications. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 14:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Kenya’s deputy president answers questions on Twitter
Kenya’s deputy president William Ruto spent two hours late last week interacting with Kenyans as he answered questions directed at him via Twitter. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA applauds SA Taxi Council on e-toll boycott
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) applauds the decision of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) to call upon its members to boycott the e-tolling system operating in the country’s Gauteng province. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 13:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Chap Chap enters Kenyan taxi app space
Taxi app Chap Chap has launched in Kenya with the aim of creating a niche in the market by providing local solutions and a product suited to Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Zimbabwean bird song identification app set for launch
Zimbabwean birding app Twigle, which performs automatic bird song identification, will be launched on Wednesday, April 16. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
First iPad assembled in Nigeria
A group of young Nigerian ICT trainees have assembled an iPad device, the first of its kind, at the Calabar Phone and iPad Assembling Plant component of the Niger Delta Skill Acquisition Centre located in Cross Rivers state. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC protecting Zuma – Zille
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) purpose is protect President Zuma from accountability for his actions, according to Helen Zille, leader of opposition party the Democratic Alliance. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Viettel Cameroon asks government to extend 3G exclusivity
Cameroon‘s third largest telecoms company Viettel has asked the president of the country to extend the company’s 3G monopoly, which has been the subject of complaints by other telecoms operators. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Nashua Mobile to sell subscribers to MTN, Vodacom
South Africa’s Nashua Mobile has announced to its shareholders it will be selling off its MTN and Vodacom subscriber bases to the mobile operators, citing inadequate returns as the reason for the transactions. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 10:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Samsung Galaxy S5 unveiled in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has unveiled the its Galaxy S5 device in Kenya as it capitalises on consumers’ increasing demand for health apps. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Dimension Data opens office in Ghana
Dimension Data is deepening its presence in West Africa with the opening of its office in Ghana, with the company saying Ghana will play a key role in the its growth. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 09:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Zuku launches new channels in Uganda
Wananchi’s pay-TV provider Zuku has expanded its subscription satellite bouquet in Uganda by adding Bukedde 1 and TV West to its platform as a part of its ongoing efforts to broaden its consumer offering. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria offers subscribers free USB modem, data SIM card
Etisalat has announced it is extending access to its Easyblaze HSPA data service by providing subscribers who purchase a 1.5GB data plan or more with a free USB modem and data SIM card loaded with a 12-month free internet → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
mydoorhandle redesigns site, releases API
Cape Town-based mapping startup mydoorhandle has redesigned its website and released an API, adding additional functionality and convenience to the platform. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Nigeria partners fast food chain for electronic airtime recharge
Airtel Nigeria has announced a partnership with restaurant chain Sweet Sensation, allowing subscribers to access electronic airtime recharge at all the chain’s outlets. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Google Glass available from tomorrow
Google has announced it will make a limited amount of its wearable Glass technology available to the public from tomorrow, hoping to expand its Glass Explorer programme. → Read more
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