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Thu, August 14th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
FEATURE: Concerns over Facebook mandatory Messenger app
Following Facebook’s decision to require its mobile users who want to continue to use its messaging service to install its latest messenger app, experts and users alike have raised security and privacy concerns over the mandatory app. → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
UNDP, Microsoft, to train 200,000 Ethiopian entrepreneurs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a partnership with Microsoft East Africa for the company’s assistance in training and mentoring 200,000 entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, under the UNDP’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian government reintroduces ATM charges for cash withdrawals
Nigeria’s government owned central bank has announced the reintroduction of charges on remote-on-us automated teller machine (ATM) cash withdrawals, with every withdrawal performed on an ATM belonging to a bank differing from the cardholder’s bank to carry a NGN65 (US$0.4) fee. → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Wivela shopping platform to launch in Africa
United Kingdom (UK) based online shopping platform Wivela will launch in Africa in September, with the company saying the continent presents a new set of opportunities for all businesses. → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches LTE for prepaid customers
South Africa’s second operator MTN has launched long term evolution (LTE) SIM cards for its prepaid customers, providing access to the high-speed internet service with a range of data bundles. → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government to launch digital payment system for accountability
Kenya’s government is to launch a digital payment system targeted at promoting accountability for payments within government departments, as well as for payment of government suppliers. → Read more
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Thu, August 14th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Friendite.com targets $500,000 VC funding at Dublin Summit
Nigerian online dating platform Friendite.com and sister company Frienditeplus.com hope to raise up to US$500,000 funding at the forthcoming Web Summit to be held in Dublin,Ireland in November, the companies’ founder said. → Read more
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Wed, August 13th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA defends ODM porn broadcasting licence in court
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has defended itself at the Western Cape High Court for granting a licence to On Digital Media (ODM) to broadcast porn on TopTV, since rebranded to StarSat. → Read more
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Wed, August 13th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Friendite.com is 99% safe from fake profiles – founder
Nigerian online dating platform Friendite.com is 99 per cent safe from fake profiles, which pose one of the major setbacks to online dating, according to Friendite founder Okeke Emeka. → Read more
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Wed, August 13th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom rolls out LTE to small businesses
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom’s business unit has rolled out its long term evolution (LTE) offering to small businesses of up to four employees, saying the operator wants to provide small businesses with access to affordable high speed connectivity. → Read more
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Wed, August 13th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state launches ebola response website
Nigeria’s Lagos state government has launched a response website in furtherance of the fight against ebola, providing information on the disease via the www.lagosebolaresponse.org website. → Read more
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Wed, August 13th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Rapid Communications partners Aftab, Al Ghurair for diaspora remittances
Rapid Communications has partnered the Aftab Currency Exchange in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Al Ghurair Exchange in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) to launch its ‘Cash to Account’ remittance service, offering another alternative to Africans in the diaspora sending money home. → Read more
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Tue, August 12th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jovago.com, SimplePay partner for Nigeria hotel bookings
Online hotel booking platform Jovago has partnered with web and mobile financial services company SimplePay, to allow Jovago customers to pay for their hotel booking through the SimplePay mobile application. → Read more
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Tue, August 12th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kopo Kopo launches money transfer services
Kenyan startup Kopo Kopo has launched external bank transfers, giving their clients another option of withdrawing funds aside from through their Kopo Kopo account to a bank account or M-Pesa wallet. “It should now be easier for you to pay suppliers, landlords, utility providers – you name it! At your request, we’ll transfer the amount […] → Read more
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Tue, August 12th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan court revokes ICT Authority appointments
The High Court of Kenya has revoked the appointment of six board members of the country’s ICT Authority, in a ruling that termed the appointments as illegal and unprocedural. → Read more
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Tue, August 12th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
foodpanda secures US$60 million funding
The foodpanda group - and its affiliated brands hellofood and Delivery Club - has secured US$60 million in its latest funding round, which the company said will allow it to strengthen and expand its position in existing markets. → Read more
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Mon, August 11th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Online laundry platform Washist.com launches in Lagos
Online on-demand laundry service Washist.com has launched in Lagos, Nigeria, offering busy professionals increased efficiency in getting their laundry done. → Read more
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Mon, August 11th, 13:36 · Susan Mwenesi
8th Barcamp Nairobi set for August 30
The eighth edition of Barcamp Nairobi has been slated for Saturday, August 30 at the iHub, themed “Who’s Your Data’s Daddy?”. → Read more
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Mon, August 11th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Suspended Telkom CFO steps down
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has announced suspended chief financial officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehutte has retired from the company with full benefits just days after his disciplinary process reopened. → Read more
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Mon, August 11th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
“Net neutrality” a non-issue in SA – ISPA
South Africa's Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has recommended the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) avoid regulatory intervention on net neutrality, saying it is not an issue in the country as yet. → Read more
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