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Tue, May 13th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Microsoft 4Afrika launches TV white space pilot in Ghana
The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has partnered with SpectraLink Wireless and Facebook on a TV white space pilot project at two Ghanaian universities, deploying test wireless internet networks using the technology in a bid to find connectivity solutions for Africa. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Startup Weekend Zimbabwe begins Friday
Zimbabwe will host its first Startup Weekend this week, hoping to inspire Zimbabweans to leverage talent in the country. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
dotAfrica launch further delayed by DotConnectAfrica injunction
The launch of the generic top-level domain (gTLD) dotAfrica will be delayed further due to an injunction awarded to Kenyan-based DotConnectAfrica (DCA) Trust. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenyan startup provides African children’s stories through mobile
Kenyan startup AfroKidz is set to launch mobile app Safari Tales this week, aiming to solve the problem of book shortages by capitalising on high mobile uptake while also promoting childhood learning of vernacular languages through mobile stories. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cell C cuts prepaid call rates to 66c
South Africa’s third operator Cell C today announced cuts to call rates for prepaid and contract customers, to ZAR0.66 and ZAR0.79 respectively. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
Journalists deny Baba Jukwa links
Two South Africa-based Zimbabwean freelance journalists have denied links to Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa after hackers claimed to have exposed them. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Assange headlining Net Prophet 2014 in Cape Town
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange will headline this year’s Net Prophet conference in Cape Town on May 21, sharing his insights on the future of the internet. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile marketing strategy should be based on campaign objective – Syracuse Digital
The goal of a mobile marketing campaign is essential in choosing the right strategy and metrics, according to Sunkanmi Ola, chief digital strategist at Syracuse Digital. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Askari platform looks to tackle Ugandan crime rate
Mobile, web and SMS platform Askari has been developed in a bid to lower the crime rate in Uganda through crowdsourced danger reports, with the developers targeting advertisers for revenues. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Former FNB, Vodacom CEOs join Invenfin board
South African venture capital (VC) firm Invenfin has announced the appointment of former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Jordaan and former Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys to its board as executive directors. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data acquires UK-based cloud video firm Teliris
South African information technology firm Dimension Data has acquired a 100 per cent stake in London-based cloud video managed services provider Teliris for an undisclosed amount in an effort to expand its Video Conferencing as a Service (VCaaS) facilities. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK invites objections to Safaricom licence renewal
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has called for objections to the renewal of leading telecoms service provider Safaricom’s licence, setting a one-month deadline for any opposition to declare itself. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s National Treasury launches e-procurement
The Kenyan National Treasury is set to roll out electronic procurement in July as parts of efforts to automate and streamline government financial management processes and procedures. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
E-commerce in Nigeria still in its infancy – Faleye
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is still in its infancy compared to those of developed countries in spite of the success of the likes of Konga and Jumia, according to Oluseye Faleye, founder of TopDownDeals. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
East Africa PC shipments decline 32%
PC shipments in East Africa have seen a year-on-year decline of 31.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 18:00 · Guest Post
Guest Post: Xiaomi may be first truly global Chinese brand
Lawrence Lundy, consultant at Frost & Sullivan, highlights the growth of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and how the company has managed to undercut global competitors. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
TopDownDeals making international games affordable to Nigerians
Nigerian gaming e-commerce site TopDownDeals believes it is filling a vacuum by providing a platform for gamers in the country to purchase offerings from international providers who have overlooked the vast opportunities in Africa and Nigeria in particular. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Baba Jukwa allegedly outed as SA-based reporters by hackers
Zimbabwean online whistleblower Baba Jukwa, previously assumed to be a high ranking member of the Zanu-PF party, has allegedly been outed as two freelance reporters based in South Africa after an email account was hacked. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Safaricom posts 31% profit growth, promises Kenya’s biggest dividend payment
Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has released its financial results for the year ended March 31, revealing 31 per cent growth in profits after tax and promising the largest dividend payment in Kenyan history. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 15:39 · Tom Jackson
Telkom cancels VoD tender
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has cancelled a tender it advertised in February for the provision of video on demand (VoD) services, saying it will issue a new one based on a revised strategy. → Read more
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