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Mon, February 3rd, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC CEO quits
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced group chief executive officer (CEO) Lulama Mokhobo is resigning effective February 28. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
SANRAL will not break law over e-tolling
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has assured the public it has not broken the law with regard to e-tolling in Gauteng province, saying it and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) had become aware of an email campaign aiming to scare road users through “misinformation”. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft 4Afrika provides grants to 5 startups
Microsoft has announced five African startups that will receive grants as part of the company’s 4Afrika initiative, aiming to provide financial support to the next generation of African entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Over 2 million lines deactivated in Zambia
Regulator the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has deactivated approximately 2.4 million lines due to the failure of the subscribers to register them before the deadline issued by the agency. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
dotAfrica launch delayed
The Sunrise and Land Rush periods of the dotAfrica generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) will now commence in May rather than this month, with general availability expected in September. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Incorrect e-toll bills unacceptable – Zuma
South African president Jacob Zuma has said he is concerned about incorrect billing by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) for the controversial e-tolls in Gauteng province. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
Vodacom’s YeboYethu trade scheme begins
South African operator Vodacom has commenced limited trading on its ZAR7.5billion (US$673 million) black economic empowerment (BEE) scheme YeboYethu, allowing over 100,000 people with shares in the company to trade them via its Equity Express platform. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 09:40 · Chris Udemans
ICTAK challenges Kenya ICT Authority board appointments
The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) has challenged the appointment of board members of the country’s ICT Authority. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria launches automated intellectual property system
The Nigerian government has launched its first Intellectual Property Automated System (IPAS) with the goal of transforming the nation’s industrial landscape. → Read more
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Sun, February 2nd, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 02/02/2014
Nigeria has dominated HumanIPO startup headlines this week with the country’s e-commerce platforms gaining local and international recognition, while a new startup competition saw its prize money doubled. → Read more
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Sat, February 1st, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
OPINION: Tech in Nigeria should not be all about Lagos
As Nigeria continues to grow its economy and become desired destination for investors, Lagos seems to be the focus of all attention. Yet it is important to remember Lagos is just one out of 36 states in the country, and it would be expedient to gradually direct the attention out of Lagos to other cities that have potential for tech growth. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 18:20 · Paul Adepoju
Court orders Airtel Nigeria to pay firm $7.4m
A Nigerian court has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay fellow telecoms firm Procomtel Limited the sum of NGN1.17billion (US$7.4 million), over the failure of Airtel to pay for cell site construction undertaken by Procomtel. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Shamu praises Telecel for boosting competition
Zimbabwe’s minister of information communication technology, postal and courier services Webster Shamu has praised local mobile operator Telecel for its contributions to promoting competition in the industry. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Dataminr partners CNN, Twitter for journalism tool
Social analytics company Dataminr has announced a partnership with CNN and Twitter to provide journalists with a tool to quickly access emerging information. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Times Media buys Vuma FM stake
South Africa’s Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired a 60 per cent stake in KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Vuma FM, adding to their recently diversified offering. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
Swedish delegation visits Kenya over ICT support
A Swedish delegation is in Kenya at the moment to investigate opportunities in the country’s ICT sector in the hope of providing support through expertise and experience. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state government signs MOU with telecoms
Telecoms operators in Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Lagos state government to tackle challenges limiting the the rollout of telecommunications facilities across the state. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Microsoft set to appoint Nadella CEO – reports
Microsoft is set to appoint its cloud computing head Satya Nadella as Steve Ballmer’s successor as chief executive officer (CEO), ending a lengthy recruitment process. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
New SA e-commerce regulations published
South Africa’s National Treasury has published its Electronic Services Regulations for public comment, following last year’s budget requiring foreign businesses supplying e-books, music and digital services to register as value-added tax (VAT) vendors. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 09:40 · Tom Jackson
Tollgate Action Group to go to court over e-tolling
The Tollgate Action Group (TAG), comprising the Freedom Front Plus (FFP), the Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa (TAU-SA) and the National Taxpayers’ Union (NTU), is to push ahead with a court case to have e-tolling declared unconstitutional. → Read more
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