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Thu, September 5th, 12:40 · Kamau Mbote
Twitter IPO could happen in 2014
Twitter could launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in 2014, with the company currently engaged in preliminary talks with various banks and investment advisors on how best to handle the process. → Read more
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Thu, September 5th, 10:20 · Brandon Gregory
SA government submitted 17 requests for Facebook, Google user information
The South African government submitted 14 requests to Facebook and three to Google to access certain users’ account information during the course of last year. → Read more
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Wed, September 4th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Building the app is the easy part, getting it noticed is much harder
Namibian software and web development company Omalaeti Technologies has produced a social media and news application, which aims to connect citizens to statistics, discussion and updates on what is happening in the southern African country. → Read more
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Mon, September 2nd, 07:00 · Kamau Mbote
Facebook may add profile pictures to face recognition database
Facebook is considering adding over one billion users’ database photos into its face recognition database in a move aimed at improving its tag suggest feature. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 14:30 · Kamau Mbote
Skype may offer 3D chats in future
Skype is carrying out research into developing 3D video calls, inspired by the increase in telecommuting and strong uptake of 3D screens. → Read more
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Thu, August 29th, 08:00 · Brandon Gregory
BI to “boom” in mobile Africa – Dlamini
Next generation business intelligence (BI) is fast being accepted as a critical tool for success in business, particularly in the mobile space, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of the international LGR Telecommunications. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Social media to help Kenyan government monitor views and make informed policies
The Kenyan government has announced plans are underway to develop a monitoring online portal that will monitor conversations, views and issues, allowing it to make informed policy decisions. → Read more
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Wed, August 28th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
African government requests ignored by Facebook
Not a single African government request for Facebook data was accepted by the social network, while the United States had 79 per cent of up to 12,000 requests accepted. → Read more
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Tue, August 27th, 16:30 · Jack Barton
Facebook launches shared albums
Facebook has released a new feature allowing users to contribute photos to a group album, allowing up to 50 users to contribute 200 photos to an album. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 14:00 · Brandon Gregory
Agang-SA warns against leader’s fake Facebook account
A fake Facebook account has been set up for Agang-SA leader Mamphela Ramphele and is reportedly asking for donations, the party has said through its Facebook page. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
LinkedIn redesigns Group pages
LinkedIn has announced the redesign of its more than two million groups, which are among the most popular products on the professional social networking site. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 15:30 · Brandon Gregory
DA refutes ANC accusations against Kohler Barnard
Stone Sizani, African National Congress (ANC) chief whip, has made false accusations against Dianne Kohler Barnard, according to South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
ANC wants DA MP off ethics committee over social media action
Stone Sizani, the African National Congress’ (ANC) new chief whip, has written to the South African parliamentary speaker’s office requesting Dianne Kohler Barnard, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister of police and member of parliament (MP), be investigated and removed from the ethics committee. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 11:20 · Kamau Mbote
Francis Kimemia testifies against blogger Alai
Kenya’s secretary to the cabinet Francis Kimemia yesterday took to the stand to testify against controversial blogger Robert Alai, who is facing criminal proceedings after posting allegedly defamatory comments on Twitter. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 08:30 · Brandon Gregory
Voice is evolving despite its decline – Reed
The handling and nature of voice calls are changing despite the communications technique remaining a critical part of a contact centre, believes Karl Reed, chief marketing and solutions officer at South African company Elingo. → Read more
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Wed, August 21st, 16:30 · Kamau Mbote
Facebook hacker could get $10,000 bounty
Khalil Shreateh could receive up to US$10,000 as a reward after exposing a Facebook flaw which allows strangers to access personal pages, despite him being denied the usual US$500 payment by the social network itself. → Read more
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Wed, August 21st, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote
AccessKenya shareholders approve delisting
Shareholders have approved the delisting of AccessKenya at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in Nairobi after the board received the required 76 per cent consent to leave the bourse. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
LinkedIn lowers age of use limit
LinkedIn will allow children as young as 13 to use its service, in a move to encourage and support youth in transitioning to university and employment. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 12:40 · Jack Barton
Mandela social media site made public
The Mandela.is social media site, which has been in beta phase since March, has gone public, intended as a space for users to share inspirational thoughts and articles. → Read more
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Tue, August 20th, 11:20 · Kamau Mbote
Microsoft merges Skype and outlook
Microsoft has merged its communication platforms Skype and Outlook in various countries, enabling users to call and send messages directly from their emails. → Read more
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