Mobile, Page 75
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Sat, August 24th, 08:00 · Richard Cutcher
Ubuntu Edge misses fundraising target
Mark Shuttleworth’s bid to finance Canonical’s Ubuntu Edge through crowdfunding has ended in failure, despite raising a record amount of money. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 17:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia SA voted top mobile brand
Nokia South Africa has been voted the best mobile phone brand, making it one of the most highly rated brands in the country. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria introduces Easyblaze multi-device service
Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new package, allowing users of its Easyblaze internet service to buy one data plan and use it on four devices. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:20 · Kamau Mbote
Google trains Kenyan students on app store optimisation
Google has organised a training session for programmers and app developers in Nairobi with the aim of teaching them how to benefit more from the Android app store. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Nokia Lumia update awaited
Nokia is planning to release an Amber update on its Windows 8 phones for improved functionality of the devices. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN upgrades Virtual Top Up platform to support more services
MTN Nigeria has upgraded its Virtual Top Up (VTU) to allow subscribers to enjoy more services via the VTU platform. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 08:00 · Jack Barton
Boost Communications partners with mapIT for mobile advertising services
Norwegian mobile marketing company Boost Communications and South African digital mapping firm mapIT have announced a partnership to deliver targeted advertising to Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 07:00 · Kamau Mbote
Africans invited to name Lenovo’s first Android statue
Lenovo will be constructing a special statue in a campaign to mark the launch of its Android tablets A1000, A3000 and S6000 in Africa. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 06:00 · Brandon Gregory
Four small cell backhaul points for mobile operators – Nelwamondo
Mobile network operators together with solutions providers are engaging in a continuous discussion regarding small cell networking as an architectural paradigm shift aimed at boosting network coverage and capacity, says Siphiwe Nelwamondo, technical marketer for Aviat Networks South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 05:00 · Paul Adepoju
RACE smartphones launched in Nigeria with free internet access on Airtel
Airtel has announced it is offering its Nigerian subscribers the Infinix Mobility’s RACE Max Q and RACE Bolt Q with 500MB free data for six months on its 3.75G network. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Econet resists reversing rate reduction
Zimbabwe-based Econet Wireless has spoken out against demands by the country’s regulator to withdraw its lower tariff offering, accusing it of being over-involved. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 19:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Vumi hack to happen at Jozihub
Johannesburg-based tech hub Jozihub will host a Vumi hack in September, allowing participants to experiment with solutions. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Snappcab ready to take on Africa
South African metered taxi app Snappcab is preparing to launch its solution next week, aiming for cross-continental releases after its anticipated success in Johannesburg. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 14:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Potraz explains its Econet threats
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has explained regulations on lowering mobile rates and offering promotions, following demands local operator Econet stop its promotions. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 13:40 · Susan Mwenesi
New electronic tax payment platform for Rwanda
A new electronic tax payment system will launch in Rwanda next week, aiming to reduce the problems small business owners face when failing to declare their taxes on time. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 13:20 · Paul Adepoju
Tecno denies involvement in feud with phone dealers
Tecno Mobile has told HumanIPO it is in no way involved in any feud with phone dealers at the popular Computer Village in Lagos, as the phone dealers’ association is claiming. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 12:40 · Kamau Mbote
“Safaricom stole my idea,” claims ManyattaRent founder
A Nairobi startup, which has been developing a mobile money solution for rental payments since 2010, has accused Safaricom of stealing its idea, having already proposed a partnership with the giant operator. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 12:00 · Kamau Mbote
Smartwatch startup raises record amount in one day of crowdfunding
Omate, the startup behind a water resistant smartwatch that will work independently from other smartphones, raised US$133,000 by midday (EAT) today, surpassing its target of US$100,000 in hours. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 10:40 · Tom Jackson
Vodacom Tanzania to invest $124m in network expansion
Vodacom Tanzania is planning to spend TZS200 billion (US$124 million) on network expansion in the country as it seeks growth in subscriber numbers. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
Ghana’s mobile tax will have a “direct repercussion”
The Association of Independent Mobile Phone and Credit Dealers (ASIMODE) has added its voice to those calling for a review of the suggested 20 per cent tax on imported devices. → Read more
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