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Tue, May 13th, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OpenWeb launches uncapped, unlimited broadband in SA
South African internet service provider (ISP) OpenWeb has launched an uncapped, unlimited fixed line broadband offering, promising internet access without shaping or throttling measures. → 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, 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, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CBN, NigComSat partner on effective internet service for cashless policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with NigComSat to fast-track the bank’s cashless policy through effective and efficient internet services, with the latter to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to local government bodies. → 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, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian Internet Group asks government for access subsidy
The Nigerian Internet Group (NIG) has asked the Nigerian government to subsidise the cost of internet access, which it believes would enhance broadband penetration in Nigeria. → 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, 19:00 · Agatha Nduku
Content nodes to accelerate Africa’s internet – SEACOM
African telecoms providers have stepped up the rollout of content delivery networks (CDNs), allowing faster access to key web resources as well as lower latencies, according to infrastructure firm SEACOM. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Carmudi records 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria
Car classifieds platform Carmudi has announced it has more than 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria, having only in March reached 10,000 listings. → 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, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Rockefeller Foundation partners Intel to close Africa’s digital gender gap
The Rockefeller Foundation has partnered with Intel on the latter’s She Will Connect programme at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, as efforts continue to close the digital gender gap. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan cloud firm Angani appoints COO
Kenyan public cloud computing firm Angani has appointed iHub board member Riyaz Bachani as chief operating officer (COO), to help the company scale its operations across East Africa. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zambian internet penetration too low – MTN
Internet penetration in Zambia is too low, due to a pervading perception that connectivity is for the privileged in society, according to operator MTN Zambia. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
African broadband slowest, most expensive in world – study
Africa has some of the slowest and most expensive fixed broadband operators in the world, with only four countries on the continent offering broadband at a cost lower than that of the global average, according to a study. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 08:00 · Agatha Nduku
Microsoft reveals shift in cybercriminal tactics
Microsoft has released new data indicating an increase in deceptive tactics by cybercriminals as attacks against software become more difficult to deal with and expensive. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Samsung launches Solar Powered Internet School in Rwanda
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched a Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) at GS Kamabare School in Bugesera District, Rwanda, and a Smart School at GS Gashaki in Musanze, a move geared towards helping school going children get easy access to modern technology. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Social Media, internet best tools for tourism adverts – E-Tourism Frontiers
The internet and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are the best tools for building growth in challenging markets and making the tourism industry more sustainable, according to E-Tourism Frontiers chief executive officer (CEO) Damian Cook. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Google Doodle marks SA election
Google is running a special election-based Doodle on its South African domain as the country goes to the polls today. → Read more
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