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Thu, June 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Millicom acquires controlling stake in Rwanda’s RSwitch
Mobile operator Tigo Rwanda has announced its parent company Millicom has acquired a controlling stake in Rwanda’s main provider of bank-to-bank payment switching services RSwitch. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Uber launches low-cost service in Cape Town
Taxi hailing mobile app Uber has launched its low-cost option known as uberX in Cape Town, inviting the public to try the service and receive free uberX rides for the next five days. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya ranked amongst top countries globally for cybercrime
The Kenya Cyber Security Report 2014 has ranked Kenya among the top countries for most incidents of cybercrime, alongside the United States (US), Brazil, China and South Korea. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
BCX CEO Mophatlane dies
South Africa’s Business Connexion (BCX) has announced chief executive officer (CEO) Benjamin Mophatlane has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest yesterday. → Read more
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Thu, June 12th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
FEATURE: Is there enough funding for startups in Africa?
Money. For startups in Africa and across the world, it all comes down to money. The reason for starting a business is usually - with some honourable exceptions - to make money. However, conversely, usually it takes - or at least most people think it takes - a reasonable amount of money to get a startup off the ground in the first place. But is there enough of that about? → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 18:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Trevolta creates travel crowdfunding platform
South African startup Trevolta has created a crowdfunding platform raising money for people to undertake worldwide travel. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
COFEK wants Kenyan MVNO licences revoked
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has gone to court seeking to have three mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) licences awarded in April revoked, with the case certified as urgent and a hearing set for June 26. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
Startup looks to provide Kenyans with free legal information
Kenyan startup mWakili aims to provide vital legal information to individuals for free on a mobile device, without involving a lawyer. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cybercriminals exploit World Cup apps, footballers’ names
International footballers’ names and World Cup related mobile apps are being exploited by cybercriminals in the lead up to the tournament due to start tomorrow, according to top internet security firms. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan M-Chama bookkeeping app to launch in July
Kenyan startup whizzkid techs is set to launch M-Chama, a mobile bookkeeping application for informal investment cooperatives, in July once it has completed a pilot phase. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA has most tech hubs in Africa – World Bank
South Africa is home to the largest number of tech hubs in Africa, according to Tim Kelly, lead ICT policy specialist at the World Bank. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: Safaricom reputation risks damage over frozen security contract
Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom must feel under attack from all sides at the moment. Challenged publicly over quality of service (QoS), its impending licence renewal and alleged anti-competitive practices, perhaps the greatest threat to its reputation stems from becoming embroiled in the latest government procurement controversy. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
BCX acquires 30% stake in Nigeria’s AppZone
South African Business Connexion (BCX) has acquired a 30 per cent stake in Nigerian financial IT solutions provider AppZone, in a bid to dominate the African online payments market. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Huge room for growth in SA mobile advertising – Vodacom
The growth of mobile advertising in South Africa has the potential to be massive, according to Herman Singh, managing executive of mobile commerce at Vodacom. → Read more
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Wed, June 11th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan MPs want Matiangi out
Kenyan Minister of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi could be impeached if a motion set to be filed in parliament goes through. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
$200m net worth criteria for NITEL bidders
Bidders interested in the assets of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) are required to have a minimum net worth of US$200 million in order to bid, the liquidator appointed by the Nigerian government has said. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s MeSociable looks for emotional attachment through security
African social network MeSociable is emotionally attached to its users, and is prioritising security by making sure conversations on the platform cannot be tracked. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Xbox One to launch in SA in September
The Xbox One will be available in South Africa as of September 23, Microsoft has announced, with the console and a single controller to retail at ZAR6,299.99 (US$588). → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Wyzetalk receives $750k via Clifftop Colony
South African financial services firm Clifftop Colony Capital Partners has raised ZAR8 million (US$748,000) in series A funding for the social enterprise platform Wyzetalk. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 15:00 · Agatha Nduku
Kenyans invited to assist in creating Sustainable Development Goals through social media
Kenyans have been urged by the United Nations (UN) and the Safaricom Foundation to join the process of creating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by using Twitter and Facebook to make their contributions. → Read more
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