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Wed, April 23rd, 09:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian banks to install anti-scheming devices on ATMs
The chairman of Nigeria’s Committee of e-Banking Industry Heads (CeBIH) Chuks Iku has announced all banks in Nigeria are taking steps to install anti-scheming devices on their ATMs nationwide, in order to protect them against fraud. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook launches Nearby Friends
Facebook has announced the launch of Nearby Friends, an optional feature that allows users to locate people they know who are close to them. → Read more
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Wed, April 23rd, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
PCCW Global to provide telecom services to Modderfontein smart city
PCCW Global, the international operating division of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT), has signed an agreement with Chinese urban complex developer Shanghai Zendai to provide telecommunication and technology services to the development of the Modderfontein smart city initiative in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 19:00 · Agatha Nduku
Kenya’s Equity Bank targets retail business with 300,000 smartphones
Kenya’s Equity Bank will issue 300,000 smartphones to retailers to aid cashless transactions and deepen use of the lender’s new ATM cards that allow tap-and-go payments. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 18:20 · Chris Udemans
SABC refuses to air EFF advert, party complains
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has refused to air an advertisement by opposition political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that urges followers to inflict damage upon e-tolling infrastructure. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
OUTA warns motorists of SANRAL’s e-tolling “sweeteners”
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will shortly offer “sizeable discounts” on outstanding e-toll payments provided road users register and promptly pay outstanding discounted amounts. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
PublicVine secures $5m, targets YouTube challenge
PublicVine, a Nigerian-founded online social video marketplace that enables video vendors and their consumers to connect, transact, and get paid, has secured US$5 million in funding in the United States (US). → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 16:20 · Agatha Nduku
COFEK may sue GOtv, StarTimes over free-to-air channels
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has given pay-TV providers GoTV and StarTimes seven days to resume showing free-to-air (FTA) channels and compensate consumers or face legal action. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB Twitter jokes causes outrage
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has caused outrage after its social media personality Rbjacobs made a joke in bad taste on Twitter. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 14:20 · Chris Udemans
Investors launch Mt. Gox rescue attempt
A group of investors have launched an initiative to save the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange from liquidation, saying its shutdown would seriously damage the reputation of the cryptocurrency. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 13:40 · Agatha Nduku
Huawei begins Zambian base station project
Huawei has launched the first of a series of 169 base stations that will connect rural communities in Zambia to the mobile phone network. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
ASA dismisses Cell C complaint against MTN
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) has dismissed a complaint by Cell C which claimed an advertisement published by MTN in the Sunday Times last month misled readers into thinking they could acquire “significant earnings”. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft to complete Nokia acquisition this week
Technology giant Microsoft has announced its acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services division will be completed this week, ending months of approval processes and negotiations. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s first digital pirate prosecuted
The prosecution of South Africa’s first digital pirate has been concluded at the Bellville Commercial Crimes Court in Cape Town, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Emergency line launched in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched its emergency line, accessible from all mobile devices by dialling 112. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 09:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Customers want affordable, quality networks – MTN
South African operator MTN has reviewed its strategy, concluding affordability is central to consumer demands and acknowledging a need to revamp infrastructure for heightened network usage if the operator is to remain strong as market competition increases. → Read more
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Tue, April 22nd, 08:00 · Agatha Nduku
Adgraft.com offers East African businesses direct access to markets
Adgraft.com, a next generation mobile site for online classifieds and auctions in East Africa, is allowing its users unlimited and direct contact to their potential markets. → Read more
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Sun, April 20th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 20/04/2014
This week’s startup news centred around South Africa, with local businesses pitching to investors and a storytelling application being launched by a digital tour guide provider. → Read more
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Sat, April 19th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Orange Money hits 10m subscribers
Orange Money has hit the 10 million subscriber mark, with the company celebrating the potential of the service as a “growth engine” for Africa and the Middle East. → Read more
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Fri, April 18th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
OPSSON enters Nigerian smartphone market
OPSSON has become the latest entrant into the Nigerian smartphone market, with the Asian company looking to establish its presence with the introduction of its affordable and user-friendly smartphones. → Read more
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