Mobile, Page 11
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Tue, July 15th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Alcatel’s mBox set for Senegalese m-Diabetes mobile initiative
Alcatel-Lucent will provide the Senegalese Ministry of Health and partners with the MNC technological platform mBox as part of the m-Diabetes initiative, which seeks to create awareness among patients and train medical professionals. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Celltick to create Galaxy 11 default interface for Samsung Android phones in Nigeria
Celltick is to create a custom Galaxy 11 interface for Samsung Android phones in Nigeria, based on Celltick’s Start application. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Naspers to focus on mobile – report
South African media and e-commerce firm Naspers is looking to bring its offering of auction and e-commerce sites to tablets and smartphones as part of its “predominantly mobile” policy, according to a report. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Skype releases all-new Android app
Skype has announced the release of an all-new app that runs on the Android operating system, which it said is more beautiful and full of surprises. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCA lifts Vodafone Ghana ban, subscribers to be compensated
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has lifted the ban it placed on Vodafone Ghana acquiring new subscribers as a result of the network’s recent service suspension. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Windows apps now available through Safaricom airtime
Microsoft has partnered with leading Kenyan telecom Safaricom to make it possible for customers to download apps from the Windows Phone Store and make payments using their mobile phones, opening a reliable revenue channel for the developer community. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Samsung launches Galaxy K Zoom in Ghana with selfie competition
Samsung has launched the Galaxy K Zoom in Ghana with a selfie competition that will give participants a shot at fame. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Uber extends services to Cape Winelands
Taxing hailing service Uber is extending uberBLACK and uberX services to South Africa’s Cape Winelands this weekend, allowing travel between Cape Town and the wine growing areas of the Western Cape. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Naija Rescue Alert app launched to enhance security in Nigeria
Delgem Incorporation has launched the Naija Rescue Alert (9RA) app, a new security and personal safety app aimed at enhancing security in Nigeria, on Android. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Millicom launches mobile learning facilities in Rwanda
International telecommunications company Millicom has announced the launch of EduMe English in Rwanda, providing Tigo subscribers with an on demand or subscription service for learning the English language. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda strike deal on roaming charges
East African countries Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda have formalised a deal that will see roaming charges in Africa drop from September this year. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Google includes Afrikaans, Zulu in Gmail
Google has launched 13 new languages on its Gmail email platform, including two of South Africa’s official languages. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Fidelity Bank, Xpress Money in cash transfer deal
Kenya’s Fidelity Bank and UK-based Xpress Money Services have signed an agreement that will see the bank’s customers get more flexibility and access to Xpress Money’s 170,000 agents in over 150 countries worldwide. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom rolls out new phones
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has announced four new mobile devices will be available on its network as of July, three of which will be available exclusively to Vodacom customers for a limited period. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN set to launch music streaming app in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria is planning to launch music streaming app Music+ in a bid to redefine and revolutionise the entertainment industry in Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN Uganda launches mFaith
MTN Uganda has launched a service that will have their customers receive inspirational Bible or Quran messages directly to their phones. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyans to get tax feedback through mobile
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency have partnered to launch a messaging service that will allow taxpayers to request information about their tax obligations and receive instant answers through their mobiles. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda working on cross border mobile money platform
East Africa will soon have a common mobile money platform that will enable users to send money from one country to another without any difficulty under exchange rates approved by central banks. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
GSMA forms inter-industry mHealth partnership across Sub-Saharan Africa
A total of eight organisations have partnered with the GSMA through its Mobile for Development mHealth programme to launch a new cross-ecosystem partnership designed to provide a range of mobile services to women and children focusing on nutrition across Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Online broadcasting more substantial than traditional radio – Cliff
Online broadcasting allows for more substance than traditional radio, according to South African radio personality and CliffCentral founder Gareth Cliff. → Read more
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