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Sat, September 14th, 08:00 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan underwriter launches phone insurance
A Kenyan underwriter has launched the country’s first standalone insurance product that allows phone owners to insure their devices. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Twitter files for IPO
Twitter has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while emphasising no securities are yet for sale. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 13:20 · Tom Jackson
Fibre to home creates new revenue opportunities for ISPs – SEACOM
The growth of fibre to the home and office in South Africa is likely to provide internet service providers (ISPs) new revenue opportunities, according to Mark Tinka, head of engineering at SEACOM. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 13:00 · Winfred Kuria
Liquid Telecom Group merges with Kenya Data Networks
Liquid Telecom Group has announced the completed integration of Kenya Data Networks and its relaunch as Liquid Telecom Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 12:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
DMMA adds new brand portfolio
The Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) has added a branding portfolio to expand digital base offerings. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 09:30 · Nick Sato
Safaricom cautions counties over high levies on laying fibre optic cables
Kenya’s leading mobile service provider Safaricom has cautioned county governments that charging high levy fees on the laying of fibre optics cables risked slowly the rollout of broadband services. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bank M migrates to cloud
Tanzania’s Bank M has completed cloud migration, seeking to enhance customer experience and security through Google Apps, BlackBerry and Outlook interoperability. → Read more
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Fri, September 13th, 05:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Cyber security addressed in Gambia
A forum to discuss the operation guidelines and registration of internet cafes in Gambia was convened by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Tuesday. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 17:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Yahoo! reveals growing database
Yahoo! has revealed an active user growth of 20 per cent, indicating success of changes made since the appointment of chief executive officer (CEO) Marissa Mayer. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
FNB expands eBucks offerings
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has collaborated with supermarket group Shoprite Holdings, expanding its eBucks rewards programme to a wider group. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 15:20 · Richard Cutcher
Rwanda rolling out e-government services with South Korea
The Rwandan government has partnered with the National IT Promotion Agency (NIPA) of South Korea to develop e-government services. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 14:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Tanzania sharpening cyber security
Tanzanian banks are partnering with the government in order to improve cyber security in the country, securing details provided to ATMs, social networking sites and online flight bookings. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 12:40 · Kamau Mbote
SatADSL to unveil satellite for ATMs in East Africa
SatADSL has launched a new satellite solution to support the nationwide deployment of ATM networks in areas of East Africa lacking communications infrastructure. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 11:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Credit cards top form of online fraud in SA – PayFast
The majority of online fraud occurs on credit card level, posing a challenge to the expanding e-commerce industry in South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Rethink Education launches online platform
South African education company Rethink Education has launched an online learning platform, supplying learning material for Grade 10, 11 and selected Grade 12 syllabuses. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan startup offering alternative audio distribution in Africa
A Kenyan startup is aiming to solve problems associated with audio delivery and discovery by ensuring that people get their content quickly, easily and painlessly on its online platform known as Waabeh - Sheng for “awesome”. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 08:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Caring for customers key to e-commerce success – Yuppiechef
Attending to customer service with a caring perspective rather than primarily focusing on generating revenue is the secret to building a reputable brand in e-commerce, Yuppiechef believes. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 08:00 · Kamau Mbote
ICT connecting people to global job market – World Bank
ICT platforms connecting people to work will help create a global market of employers and opportunities with proper guidelines that facilitate the creation of right ICT infrastructure, social safety nets and a working financial system, according to the World Bank. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 07:00 · Selipha Kihagi
CORE banking system to be installed in Ethiopia
Polaris Financial Technology Limited is set to complete installation of a centralised, online, real-time, electronic (CORE) banking solution at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) by end of September. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 20:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya to be EMV-compliant by 2014
Kenyan banks are expected to move from magnetic strip credit and debit cards to the new Visa and MasterCard EMV chip and PIN standard by March 31, 2014, meaning clients will be shielded from fraudsters and experience more secure banking. → Read more
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