Mobile, Page 30
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Fri, March 14th, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
MTN Nigeria partners SAP Africa for managed mobility services
Nigeria’s MTN Business has chosen SAP as its technology partner to provide managed mobility services to enterprise customers across various industries. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 05:00 · Agatha Nduku
Vodafone launches SIM-based system for mobile communication encryption
Vodafone Germany is now offering a SIM card-based end-to-end encryption for mobile communication developed by Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), an international leader in mobile security solutions. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Android-powered Nokia X unveiled in Kenya
Nokia has unveiled its new Android-powered Nokia X device in Kenya, complete with signature Nokia experiences and the most popular features from Microsoft services. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Firstmonie secures $12m grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Firstmonie, the mobile payment solution from First Bank of Nigeria, has secured a US$12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Security weaknesses in WhatsApp Android app revealed
The privacy of WhatsApp’s Android application can be compromised by granting any Android application access to the smartphone’s SD card, according to technical consultant and chief technical officer (CTO) at Double Think, Bas Bosschert. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: yu, Orange exits will leave Safaricom in unassailable position
The impending exit from the Kenyan market of third operator yuMobile, and the likelihood it will be followed out of the East African country by Orange, looks set to leave market leader Safaricom in an unassailable position, but also poses a threat to service quality and competition. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA should focus on cutting data costs, not MTRs – ISPA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) should prioritise lowering the costs of mobile data, not focus on cutting the cost of voice calls, according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Apple releases iOS 7.1
Apple has released the latest update to its mobile operating system iOS, weeks after a security patch providing a fix for secure sockets layer (SSL) connection verification. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Airtel, Manchester United launch free app across Africa
English football club Manchester United has partnered with Airtel Africa to roll out a free mobile app across Africa, providing fans with news, match highlights, live in-game updates and player profiles. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Maximise use of applications – Tecno
3G networks being rolled out by mobile providers offer users an opportunity to employ more digital applications in their daily lives, according to Tecno head of marketing Gloria Amanpiu, who urged users and businesses to employ these applications to manage information. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms pay fines over service quality
Nigerian telecoms operators MTN, Globacom and Airtel have paid the fines imposed on them by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for poor service quality, putting an end to speculation they were set to challenge the regulatory body’s decision. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 14:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Mobile innovations key to development agenda – UNDP
Mobile innovations must be central to development efforts by governments and partners in the global South, while collaboration between innovators and policymakers must be encouraged, according to the participants at a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) event on mobile technologies in innovation. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Harare residents to pay rates through Telecash
Telecel Zimbabwe has announced an agreement with Harare City Council, allowing residents of the city to pay their rates using the company’s mobile money platform Telecash. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 09:40 · Chris Udemans
PC sales fall in MEA region
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market suffered losses during the fourth quarter of 2013 due to the increasing demand for tablet devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Mobile at heart of global disruption – Pau
The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of disruption with mobile being at the heart of the process, according to Amit Pau, director of Ariadne Capital. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
Privacy group urges investigation into Facebook WhatsApp purchase
The Electronic Privacy Information Centre (EPIC) has urged America’s Federal Trade Commision (FTC) to launch an investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp, saying the social media giant plans on incorporating personal information from the messaging service into its profiling business model. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN succeeds in complaint against Cell C advert
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against mobile operator Cell C in a complaint lodged by rival operator MTN regarding advertisements aired by Cell C claiming MTN is trying to keep mobile communications prices high. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Airtel Zambia hands out WINA BIG House prizes
Airtel Zambia has handed over the first of three houses to be given away to customers as part of the WINA BIG House promotion, aimed at thanking customers in Zambia for their loyalty. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Gautrain tracking app unveiled
Independent South African iOS developer Litha Soyizwapi has unveiled a tracking app for Gautrain train and bus services, providing real-time information on the Gauteng transport services. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju
VeriFone to widen mobile money services in Nigeria
Teasy Mobile has appointed VeriFone Mobile Money, a joint venture between VeriFone and Mobilis Networks Limited, to widen mobile money services in Nigeria. → Read more
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