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Wed, November 13th, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Safaricom could be Kenya’s biggest bank – Osiakwan
Safaricom only requires a licence to become Kenya’s biggest bank based on the success of its M-Pesa mobile money platform and mobile money’s disruptive influence in the technology sector, according to Eric Osiakwan, co-founder of Angel Africa. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 09:30 · Nick Sato
MTN selects Etisalat SmartHub to extend network’s regional reach
Telecommunications company Etisalat has partnered with MTN Group to extend its regional network reach through Etisalat SmartHub, expanding its advanced data network capabilities. → Read more
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Wed, November 13th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
OnMobile, Airtel Africa partner to offer subscribers Live match alerts of EPL
OnMobile, a global telecom value-added services (VAS) company, has partnered with Airtel Africa to offer subscribers live match alerts and updates on games of their favourite English Premier League teams. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 18:00 · Richard Cutcher
Bitcoin to connect the mobile money islands – Kipochi
Pelle Braendgaard, co-founder of the Kipochi Bitcoin wallet and transfer service, believes the controversial digital currency could act as a facilitator between mobile money platforms. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi
UNDP, Motorola launch initiative promoting ICT in Rwanda
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Motorola Solutions, has launched an initiative in Rwanda, which aims to link innovators from around the world with ongoing development programmes using mobile technologies. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Partnerships key to achieving mobile profitability in rural Africa
Partnerships are key to advancing internet penetration in rural Africa and achieving profitability, according to panelists at AfricaCom 2013. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 15:30 · Richard Cutcher
Nigerian operators need to be given more freedom in mobile money
Mobile networks in Nigeria need to be allowed to get more involved in the rollout of mobile money in the West African country. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
Africa to near 1b mobile subscribers by 2019 – Ericsson
Ericsson has released the fifth edition of its mobility report, which predicts Africa will reach around 940 million subscriptions by 2019. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 13:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Airtel Money customers to withdraw using ATMs in Rwanda
Airtel Rwanda has partnered with I&M Bank and RSwitch, the country’s e-payment solutions provider to introduce a new system allowing mobile money users to access services at ATMs. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Tanzanian deals website goes live
Online special deals website dealzipo.com has launched in Tanzania, in a bid to support local merchants and provide discounts on fun experiences for consumers, while encouraging the e-commerce ecosystem in the country. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
Solarway launches latest solar powered charger
Solarway has launched a solar powered mobile charging kiosk, adding further competition to the sector. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
MTN Nigeria raises alarm over new SIM swap fraud
MTN Nigeria has warned its customers of a new scam which sees fraudsters mislead subscribers into providing personal information and then carrying out a SIM swap. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 09:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Entertainment apps have big future in Africa – Djoss.tv
Mobile entertainment apps have a big future in Africa, as demand is rife among young people on the continent for round-the-clock portable entertainment, according to the founders of Cameroonian television-based social networking site Djoss.tv. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 07:30 · Richard Cutcher
Mxit adds offline messaging and Voicechat in Version 7
Mxit, a South African mobile social network, has launched its latest version designed for feature phones, the iPhone and iPad, with compatibility for other smartphones expected to follow shortly. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 07:00 · Kamau Mbote
New Trojan targets credit and debit cards
Cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab has warned Android users of a new malware, which is a variation of the Sypeng Trojan said to be targeting debit and credit cards as well as online banking credentials. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 06:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Tecno Tanzania sponsors students in higher education
Tecno Tanzania is providing more than TZS9 million (US$5,600) in sponsorship for four students from disadvantaged backgrounds for their higher education as part of its efforts to maintain corporate social responsibility. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 19:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cash remittance service set up between UK and Nigeria
United Kingdom (UK)-based Transferbee has launched an online money transfer website which allows users to send money to Nigeria direct to recipients’ mobile phones, responding to the popularity of mobile money in the country. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Phonefinder looking to simplify purchase of phone plans
Johannesburg startup Phonefinder has set up a comprehensive listings service for cell phone packages, seeking to allow consumers to make the best decision about a package that suits their budget. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
AccessKenya, IBM partner for mobile traffic solution
AccessKenya Group and IBM have announced a new road traffic awareness solution, designed to ease congestion in the East African country. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Zantel introduces new campaign to attract subscribers
Zantel, the Tanzanian mobile network controlled by Etisalat, has launched a new campaign called ‘Why Pay More’ in a bid to lure new subscribers with a TZS1 per minute tariff. → Read more
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