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Mon, May 12th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lamudi launches in Zimbabwe
Online real estate platform Lamudi has launched in Zimbabwe, continuing the company’s rapid expansion across Africa. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN switches on first tower in $76m South Sudan project
Mobile network operator MTN has switched on the first of 161 mobile towers to be built in South Sudan, as part of a US$76 million project aimed at bringing connectivity and related economic benefits to the new country. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Epic app targets improved content distribution for African media houses
Kenyan firm Create is in discussions with media houses over the rollout of its Epic mobile application, which seeks to improve the delivery of content to users. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s loss of support due to e-tolls – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has attributed the decline in popularity of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) to the launch of e-tolling. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
5 African startups to pitch at U-Start Milan
Five African startups will pitch at the U-Start Conference in Milan this week, competing against fourteen young companies from around the world. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Convergence Partners receives $40m Nedbank funding facility
African technology investment firm Convergence Partners has received a ZAR400 million (US$38.6 million) long-term funding facility provided by Nedbank Capital. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL warns road users of hoax e-toll emails
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has warned road users about hoax emails and messages claiming e-toll payments would be taken directly out of their accounts. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Poor telecoms services in Nigeria becoming unbearable – subscribers
Nigeria’s National Association of Telecom Subscribers (NATCOMS) has expressed dissatisfaction with the continued deterioration in the quality of telecoms services in the country. → Read more
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Sun, May 11th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 11/05/2014
Kenya dominated the startup headlines this week, with 37 of 50 PIVOT East semi-finalists coming from the East African country and another reporting a major round of funding. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Jumia named Nigerian e-commerce site of year
Nigerian e-commerce startup Jumia has been named E-commerce Website of the Year in Nigeria at the Beacon of ICT awards organised by Nigeria Communications Week Media, recognising the company’s efforts towards expanding online commerce in the country. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCC warns customers over fake promos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not conducting any promotions and warned members of the public not to fall victim to fraudsters. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JRA launches fault-reporting app
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has launched its Find&Fix mobile application after a testing phase, allowing road users to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and storm water drains. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
BuyRentKenya.com receives funding from One Africa Media
Kenya’s largest property portal BuyRentKenya.com has received a round of investment from African classified giant One Africa Media (OAM), which the startup plans to use to boost and upgrade its operations. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenya lacking business and legal infrastructure for startups
Tech talent in Kenya has developed faster than business and legal infrastructure, leaving an unstructured environment hindering tech startups, according to Harvey Herr, co-founder of local startup MapJam.co.ke. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN considers Millicom, Reliance acquisitions
Mobile operator MTN is considering acquisitions of Millicom International Cellular and Reliance Communications to expand its reach beyond Africa, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Egypt approves $426m Maadi Technology Park
The Egyptian government has approved the EGP3 billion (US$426 million) Maadi Technology Park for ICT services, with the investment phase of the project to be launched in the second quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA
The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
yuMobile settles with employees ahead of Kenya exit
Kenyan operator yuMobile has agreed separation packages with staff ahead of its exit from the country and will negotiate employment terms with projected new owners Airtel and Safaricom. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Moroccan set to launch world’s first tablet computer with laser keyboard
Moroccan Youssef Taleb, founder of Provok Developments, is set to launch the world’s first tablet computer with an embedded virtual laser keyboard device. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
SABLE Accelerator looks to connect SA startups with growth opportunities
The SABLE (South African Business Link to Experts) Accelerator, a global network of expat South African consultants, investors and domain experts based in Silicon Valley, has partnered with Powerlinx to allow South African companies to quickly identify and engage with local and global growth opportunities. → Read more
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