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Tue, October 29th, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos airport gets next generation threat identification technology
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has installed the Advance Threat Identification X-ray at Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos, in a bid to improve security at the country’s busiest airport. → Read more
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Tue, October 29th, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory
Ghana-based team the first in Africa to begin SKA training
A Ghanaian team of seven have arrived in South Africa to start their training in the independent operation and maintenance of radio telescopes on the continent, and are the first in Africa to begin this training. → Read more
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Mon, October 28th, 09:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Rwanda to launch LTE network at Transform Africa
The government of Rwanda is planning to launch a high speed 4G LTE mobile broadband network in the country at this year’s Transform Africa summit, which begins on October 28. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Wabona partners with Cinemo
African online streaming startup Wabona has partnered with video app distributor Cinemo, buying a stake in the company with the aim of becoming a majority shareholder. → Read more
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Fri, October 25th, 07:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
YouTube to launch subscription service
Google is reportedly working on the release of a YouTube subscription service, supplying on demand videos and offering unlimited access to albums and artists. → Read more
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Thu, October 24th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Airtel Tanzania, Postal Bank partner for mobile banking services
Airtel Tanzania has partnered with Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) to allow clients to send and withdraw money from their bank accounts at no cost as well as enjoy other mobile financial services offered by the mobile provider. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 06:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
FID opens board applications
The Foundation for Internet Development (FID) is calling for five volunteers to join its board for further promotion of its entrepreneur development mandate to a more enhanced level. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 20:00 · Kamau Mbote
Nakumatt to launch prepaid EMV cards
Kenyan retail giant Nakumatt will tomorrow launch the Nakumatt Global MasterCard prepaid card, that will allow customers to preload their cards before making purchases. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 12:20 · Selipha Kihagi
Tanzania Telecommunications Company vows to fight cybercrime
The Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) through its chief technical officer (CTO) has said it will ensure that all ICT services offered to customers within Tanzania and across the region will be free from fraud and crime. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 05:00 · Paul Adepoju
Rlg launches Fusion Ignite II smartphone
Ghanaian mobile manufacturers Rlg Communications has launched Fusion Ignite II smartphone in Kumasi, which the company says will ignite the passion for excellence among African users. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 08:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
ISPA raises funds for IT training
South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has raised ZAR150,000 (US$15,209) for IT training, planning on equipping an additional 50 educators. → Read more
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Thu, October 17th, 16:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Africans should develop their own solutions – AIF
Africans should focus on developing rather than importing solutions for local challenges, according to the African Innovation Foundation (AIF). → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 14:30 · Richard Cutcher
Datatec takes hit on North American operations
Datatec, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed ICT company, has reported a US$4 million loss in operating profit for the six months ending August 2013, attributing it to a slowdown in its United States operations. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian company boosts merchant capabilities with new mobile PoS terminal
A new mobile point of sale (PoS) terminal has been introduced in Nigeria by Global Accelerex Limited with the goal of boosting merchants by facilitating electronic card payments. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Ultrasound chip offers gesture control
Norwegian startup Elliptic Labs is working with Asian handset manufacturers to enable control of devices, mobiles and tablets by gesture. → Read more
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Tue, October 15th, 15:00 · Richard Cutcher
New payment products introduced for Ghana’s banks
Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) will introduce four new products in 2014 in a bid to provide more convenient banking. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 16:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zim minister calls for tech innovation
The Zimbabwean deputy minister of higher and tertiary education, science and technology development has called for more innovation amongst scientific and technological innovations for value-enhanced processes. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 05:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Namibia schools receive computer donations
The Namibia San Development Organisation (NSDO) has donated computers and solar panels to seven schools in Namibia’s Khomas region as part of its efforts to improve the education sector. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
Microsoft aims for new CEO this year – report
Microsoft’s board is in the process of narrowing a list of candidates to succeed outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) Steve Ballmer, and hopes to make an appointment by the end of the year. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 11:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
New 2go releases underway
African social mobile network 2go released its 3.71. Java version yesterday (Thursday), as part of a series of updates underway. → Read more
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