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Mon, April 14th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN launches 79c prepaid calls tariff
South Africa’s second operator MTN has launched a ZAR0.79 flat rate calling tariff for its prepaid customers, saying the move will “stimulate the industry” and achieve lower prices for communications. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 14:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Kenya’s deputy president answers questions on Twitter
Kenya’s deputy president William Ruto spent two hours late last week interacting with Kenyans as he answered questions directed at him via Twitter. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA applauds SA Taxi Council on e-toll boycott
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) applauds the decision of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) to call upon its members to boycott the e-tolling system operating in the country’s Gauteng province. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 13:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Chap Chap enters Kenyan taxi app space
Taxi app Chap Chap has launched in Kenya with the aim of creating a niche in the market by providing local solutions and a product suited to Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
First iPad assembled in Nigeria
A group of young Nigerian ICT trainees have assembled an iPad device, the first of its kind, at the Calabar Phone and iPad Assembling Plant component of the Niger Delta Skill Acquisition Centre located in Cross Rivers state. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC protecting Zuma – Zille
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) purpose is protect President Zuma from accountability for his actions, according to Helen Zille, leader of opposition party the Democratic Alliance. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Viettel Cameroon asks government to extend 3G exclusivity
Cameroon‘s third largest telecoms company Viettel has asked the president of the country to extend the company’s 3G monopoly, which has been the subject of complaints by other telecoms operators. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Nashua Mobile to sell subscribers to MTN, Vodacom
South Africa’s Nashua Mobile has announced to its shareholders it will be selling off its MTN and Vodacom subscriber bases to the mobile operators, citing inadequate returns as the reason for the transactions. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 10:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Samsung Galaxy S5 unveiled in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has unveiled the its Galaxy S5 device in Kenya as it capitalises on consumers’ increasing demand for health apps. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Dimension Data opens office in Ghana
Dimension Data is deepening its presence in West Africa with the opening of its office in Ghana, with the company saying Ghana will play a key role in the its growth. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 09:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Zuku launches new channels in Uganda
Wananchi’s pay-TV provider Zuku has expanded its subscription satellite bouquet in Uganda by adding Bukedde 1 and TV West to its platform as a part of its ongoing efforts to broaden its consumer offering. → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria offers subscribers free USB modem, data SIM card
Etisalat has announced it is extending access to its Easyblaze HSPA data service by providing subscribers who purchase a 1.5GB data plan or more with a free USB modem and data SIM card loaded with a 12-month free internet → Read more
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Mon, April 14th, 08:30 · Chris Udemans
mydoorhandle redesigns site, releases API
Cape Town-based mapping startup mydoorhandle has redesigned its website and released an API, adding additional functionality and convenience to the platform. → Read more
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Sun, April 13th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 13/04/2014
African startup news this week has been all about competitions, from local businesses being recognised on the world stage to event entry criteria being released. → Read more
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Sat, April 12th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan Supreme Court bans pay-TV broadcast of free-to-air content
Kenya’s Supreme Court has ruled to block pay-TV providers in the country from broadcasting free-to-air content from Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group and the Standard Group without their consent until an appeal is heard over the controversial digital migration process. → Read more
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Sat, April 12th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Galaxy S5 on sale in Nigeria
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has gone on sale in Nigeria, even though an official event to introduce the flagship device in West Africa will not be held until April 16 in Lagos, according to Emmanouil Revmatas, Samsung’s director of information technology and mobile. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 18:30 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia Nigeria’s former heads launch Supermart
Gbolahan Fagbure, former director of operations at Jumia Nigeria, and Raphael Afaedor, co-founder and former managing director of Jumia Nigeria, have launched Supermart, an online grocery delivery service where individuals in Lagos can buy groceries from supermarkets. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Telecel Go launched in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean mobile operator Telecel has announced Telecel Go, a prepaid platform allowing for cheaper calls between networks in the country. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
SA’s Telkom warns customers over fraud
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has warned customers over a scam being run by fraudsters, saying they should be “on the alert” and report any suspicious activity. → Read more
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Fri, April 11th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos most popular city in Africa among online property searchers – Lamudi
Nigeria’s commercial capital city of Lagos is the most popular African city among online property searchers, new statistics by online real estate marketplace Lamudi have revealed. → Read more
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