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Fri, July 4th, 08:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Pfungwa Serima, CEO, SAP Africa
Pfungwa Serima, chief executive officer (CEO) at SAP Africa, discusses how the Internet of Things allows for African enterprises to develop novel business models. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 18:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenya’s Mafundi aggregates workmen for consumers
Kenyan startup Mafundi has launched an online platform aggregating information and reviews of local workmen, assisting small scale craftsmen with marketing their services and providing consumers with a reliable database of workers. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN set to launch music streaming app in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria is planning to launch music streaming app Music+ in a bid to redefine and revolutionise the entertainment industry in Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
South Africans positive about connected homes – Fortinet
Sixty per cent of South Africans believe a connected home will be a reality in the next five years, according to a survey by network security firm Fortinet. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
AU urges Nigeria, Mauritania to present consensus candidate for ITU post
Nigeria and Mauritania have been urged by the African Union (AU) Ministerial Candidature Committee to hold consultations and agree on a candidate for the post of deputy secretary-general of International Telecommunication Union. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Internet Governance Forum kicks off in Nairobi
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum (IGF) kicked off in Nairobi today bringing together stakeholders including academia, government and the private sector, with the focus on connectivity in the counties, net neutrality and cyber security. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian subscribers association decries monthly mast fees
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMS) has urged the government to reduce the high charges imposed on telecoms for mast installations, which can rise to as high as NGN800,000 (US$5,000) per mast in some states. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Telkom looks to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones
South African part state-owned telecommunications firm Telkom has plans to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones in the future in an attempt to provide connectivity to the majority of South Africans. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria concludes first phase of digital switchover
Nigeria has concluded the first phase of its migration from analogue to digital broadcasting with the successful launch of a pilot in the city of Jos, Plateau state. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK to seek expert advice on embedded SIM card row
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is to seek expert advice from manufacturers on the use of embedded SIM cards after Safaricom challenged Equity Bank’s proposals to use the technology. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Pinnacle executive’s court date postponed again
South African ICT provider Pinnacle Holdings’ executive director Takalani Tshivhase appeared in court for the third time yesterday, with the proceedings being postponed once again. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Seedstars Nairobi kicks off today
The Kenyan leg of global startup competition Seedstars World takes places today, with 18 startups battling it out to represent Kenya at the worldwide event in Geneva, Switzerland in February next year. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
We are managing 95% of our business ourselves – Jumia
Jumia Nigeria is managing about 95 per cent of its operations itself, allowing it to be in full control and ensure quality of services, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan Treasury to probe Safaricom surveillance contract
The security surveillance contract awarded to leading Kenyan operator Safaricom will undergo a Treasury probe before the contract is signed, in accordance with the law, which requires the Public Procurement Authority to be notified of tender awards above KSh5 million (US$57,000). → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Investor confidence impacted by e-toll review – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said investor confidence has been impacted by a pending review of e-tolling, after the state-owned company missed its targets during a bond auction. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded $287m in 2013 – BSA
Business Software Alliance (BSA) has revealed the commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded US$287 million in 2013, with about 81 per cent of software on PCs not having a proper licence. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan governors oppose government online advertising directive
Kenyan governors have reacted negatively to a government directive that all ministries and state agencies must advertise online, saying it was not popular, legal or practical given lack of internet penetration in rural areas. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Algeria, Ethiopia assist NSA surveillance programme – report
The Algerian and Ethiopian governments are helping the United States (US)-based National Security Agency (NSA) collect private data about Africans, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia Nigeria to launch pay on delivery service nationwide
Jumia Nigeria is set to launch its cash on delivery service, which accounts for two-thirds of the companies total sales, nationwide this month, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
No progress on Motsoeneng replacement, DA demands suspension
South African communications minister Faith Muthambi has said no progress has yet been made on replacing South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operations officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng, with the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) demanding his immediate suspension. → Read more
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