MTN partners with UN-backed mobile virus tracker set to reach over 600 million in Africa
The United Nations is partnering with Africa-focused wireless carriers including MTN Group and Orange SA on a mobile-data platform that delivers coronavirus-related information around the
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Source: https://www.news24.com
DStv launches first original Pan-African lifestyle channel, HONEY
HONEY's line-up includes lifestyle, food and cooking, relationships and weddings, along with reality shows throughout the African continent.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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Good tidings for Loga
BY FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS' strikers plying their trade across the globe put up good performances over the weekend, bringing good news for coach Zdravko Logarusic ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations clashes against Algeria next month. Skipper Knowledge Musona was on target in his side KAS
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Super Rugby Unlocked log standings – Round 3 – 2020
Super Rugby Unlocked log standings: The competition is being played between seven top sides from 10 October to 21 November 2020.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Vodacom zero-rates What3words for emergencies
Vodacom South Africa has zero-rated access to What3words, the technology service that’s mapped the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares — with each location given three unique dictionary words — in an effort to make it easier for people to get access to emergency
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Source: TechCentral
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Africa: United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Individual Action to Combat Misinformation
[Africa Renewal] United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will launch a groundbreaking global online action tomorrow (21 October), calling on people around the world to #PledgetoPause before they share content online. The activation is part of a wider behavior change campaign that aims to
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa sets up joint tech front in pandemic war
African countries have rolled out a groundbreaking mobile-based public communications platform that takes advantage of big data analytics.
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Source: Business Daily
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Super Rugby Unlocked log standings – Round 3 – 2020
Super Rugby Unlocked log standings: The competition is being played between seven top sides from 10 October to 21 November 2020.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro available in South Africa from 9 November
The Watch GT 2 Pro sits at the cutting edge of smartwatch technology, providing access to useful tools and relevant data that everyone needs.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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Vodafone weighs options for Ghana in Africa restructure | Fin24
Vodafone Group is considering options for its Ghana business as the British telecommunications giant focuses on reorganising and paying down debt.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
More than 110 000 South Africans against proposed TV licence regulations
110 000+ South Africans voiced opposition against plans that will force users of laptops, tablets and streaming accounts to pay TV licences.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Tanzania: Multichoice Tanzania Unveils New Promo for DStv Customers
[Citizen] MultiChoice Tanzania has launched a mouthwatering upgrade offer dubbed "Panda Tukupandishe". This offer gives all active and disconnected DStv Bomba, Family and Compact customers a chance to pay and get to view programming on higher package within 48 hours at no extra cost.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Icasa moves to get broadcasters out of 'digital dividend' bands
This process will enable the permanent release and awarding of the IMT (mobile telecoms) radio frequency spectrum
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Source: TechCentral
Warriors on target
BY FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS striker Knox Mutizwa has finally found his scoring touch after netting the winner as his South African side Golden Arrows rolled 2-1 past Maritzburg United in a league match on Friday. Mutizwa, who is battling to attract attention of Warriors gaffer Zdravko
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Competition Commission reaches agreement with MTN
The mobile operator has since decided to reduce the price of 30-day prepaid bundles up to 1GB, with the 1GB monthly bundle being reduced to R99
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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Learn How to Invest in A Trillion-Dollar Industry With This $40 Fintech Bootcamp
If you've been keeping up with the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the term 'blockchain' is likely familiar to you. Yet, blockchains are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to the world of fintech or financial technology.  For everyone looking for a refresher when it comes to the...
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SA Rugby announce 2021 'Preparation series' fixtures
SA Rugby have announced the kick-off of a so-called Preparation Series giving us our first look at rugby fixtures for 2021.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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World ready to watch 'behind-closed-doors' Vodacom Durban July
The 2020 Vodacom Durban July takes place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 25 July.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
South Africa: National Broadcaster Wants DStv, Netflix Users To Pay TV Licence Fee
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Is the South African Broadcasting Corporation scared of competition?
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Vodacom to launch Alipay fintech 'super app' in South Africa - TechCentral
Four years after pulling the plug on its M-Pesa platform in South Africa, Vodacom is having another go at fintech and mobile payments in its biggest market, this time in partnership with Chinese's Ant Financial.
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Source: TechCentral
Ethiopia moves to open phone industry to investors
Ethiopia is pushing ahead with plans to sell two new telecommunications licences following delays due to the coronavirus outbreak and postponed
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Source: TechCentral
Cellphone towers 'burnt' in KwaZulu-Natal amid rumours linking 5G to Covid-19 | News24
The infrastructure of three cellphone network towers have apparently been burnt and destroyed this week in KwaZulu-Natal, following conspiracy theories which link the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic to 5G technology.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
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Icasa denies erring in assigning '111' service code - TechCentral
Communications regulator Icasa has slammed a report in the consumer media this week that suggested it made a mistake when it assigned the “111” service code to government for dealing with Covid-19-related calls from citizens.
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Source: TechCentral
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Changes to Vodacom Durban July fashion programme
The Durban July has had to adapt to conform with the prevailing lockdown regulations, and attendance at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse has been stripped right down to core racing staff and the television crew.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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High data prices? Don't blame Vodacom and MTN
Why, with so many burdensome regulations and compliance requirements that drive up costs in the mobile data sector, does the narrative remain that some “duopoly” between Vodacom and MTN is the source of South Africa’s relatively high data
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Source: TechCentral
Cyril Ramaphosa vs SA's top CEOs: What are their yearly salaries?
The yearly salaries of South Africa's most prominent CEOs have been revealed. If you thought Cyril Ramaphosa was 'in the money', you might need a rethink.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Vodacom hires Balesh Sharma as South Africa MD in major restructuring
Vodacom Group has moved to simplify its structure, creating a standalone South African operation and appointing an MD, a newly created role that will be filled by Vodafone executive Balesh
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Source: TechCentral
AmaMeme: New meme generator launched in South Africa
The new meme generator AmaMeme is taking Mzansi’s obsession with memes and gifs up a massive notch.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Zim needs a new ZBC
THE awarding of licences to six national free-to-air commercial television broadcasting stations last week was received with mixed feelings by Zimbabweans. Many hailed the momentous occasion as unparalled developed since 1890, some simply as an incremental gain and a significant group remained
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
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Huawei launches Africa Cloud & AI Innovation Centre - TechCentral
Huawei has launched a South African-based Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Centre to drive innovation, knowledge transfer and economic growth through app development in the AI industry.
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Source: TechCentral

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