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Thu, September 26th, 12:20 · Nick Sato
South Africa, Kenya ranked top users of cashless payments in Africa
South Africa and Kenya are leading the continent in embracing and adopting cashless payments, according to the results of a new global survey. → Read more
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Thu, September 26th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Founder Institute to launch in Nairobi
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest startup accelerator, is to launch in Nairobi, Kenya, following its successful setup in Johannesburg, South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, September 26th, 10:20 · Tom Jackson
Zuma signs e-tolling bill
South African President Jacob Zuma has signed the controversial Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill into law, paving the way for e-tolling amid complaints from the opposition. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 18:30 · Richard Cutcher
Second Pule report set to be published
The latest report into South Africa’s disgraced former communications minister Dina Pule is expected to be made public next month after being presented to President Jacob Zuma. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Ushahidi develops apps for emergency situations
Non-profit Kenyan tech company Ushahidi has launched an app to make it easier for people to check on the condition of loved ones in situations similar to Al-Shabaab’s attack on Nairobi’s Westgate mall this weekend. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
New SABC board appointed
South African deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe has appointed a new South African Broadcasting Corporation Board (SABC) after what he called a “robust” interviewing and selection process. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling not only option – lawyer
E-tolling is not the only option for the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) as it looks to fund Gauteng’s freeways, a lawyer for the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) told the Supreme Court of Appeal today. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 14:30 · Kamau Mbote
VC4Africa raises $2 million in early stage funding
VC4Africa, an investment community aimed at supporting startups on the continent, has passed the US$2 million mark in money raised for early stage funding. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 13:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government announces rollout of secure online transactions
The Kenyan government will roll out digital signatures in the next two months to ensure an online identity and verification system to enhance security for online transactions. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Rethink Education seeks to bridge SA’s online curriculum gap
Cape Town-based firm Rethink Education has created an online platform to fill the gap in curriculum-aligned online content for South African students. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 11:30 · Tom Jackson
OUTA’s e-tolling appeal heads to court
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) will today take its challenge against e-tolling to the Supreme Court of Appeal, having previously been granted permission to appeal a previous judgement. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 09:30 · Kamau Mbote
Twitter verifies Kenyan government accounts following attacks
Twitter has verified two Kenyan government accounts following the attack by Westgate shopping mall by Al-Shabaab. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Orange offers free high speed internet to Kenya Red Cross
Orange Kenya is providing high-speed internet connectivity to the Kenya Red Cross Emergency Response Centres to allow for reliable, effective and faster communication as part of the Westgate relief initiatives. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
88mph opens applications for 2nd Cape Town accelerator
Accelerator and investment fund 88mph has opened applications for its second Cape Town programme, with applicants having the additional incentive of possible inclusion on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Rise Mzansi show. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
The crises in northern Nigeria is affecting BBC operations – Mansur Liman
Mansur Liman, head of BBC Hausa, has told HumanIPO the broadcaster’s operations in Nigeria’s northern region are being affected by the emergency rule currently in place in some states. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 10:00 · Kamau Mbote
M-Pesa Westgate donations hit $625k
Donations to the victims of the attack on Westgate mall in Kenya through mobile money platform M-Pesa reached KSh54.4 million (US$625,000) on Tuesday morning, with the contribution increasing by around KSh1 million (US$11,000) per hour. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 16:00 · Richard Cutcher
Rwandan seeking US$250,000 for mobile charging kiosk expansion
The Rwandan entrepreneur behind a renewable energy portable multiple mobile charging device is targeting substantial investment after making it into the VC4Africa September Cohort. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
ANC interns used to nominate SABC board – report
African National Congress (ANC) interns were used to make nominations to the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board (SABC) board, according to a report in the Sunday Times. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Time to stop subsidising Vodacom, MTN – Telkom
The time has come for South African part state-owned operator Telkom to stop subsidising private operators through unfair mobile termination rates (MTRs), according to chief exective officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko. → Read more
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Sun, September 22nd, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 22/09/2013
VC4Africa demonstrated the continent’s startup scene stretches far beyond the recognised hubs of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria this week when it announced the ten entrepreneurs that will make up its September cohort. → Read more
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