Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 13
-
Tue, May 13th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
dotAfrica launch further delayed by DotConnectAfrica injunction
The launch of the generic top-level domain (gTLD) dotAfrica will be delayed further due to an injunction awarded to Kenyan-based DotConnectAfrica (DCA) Trust. → Read more
-
Tue, May 13th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Net1 Mobile to launch solar powered mobile charging lamps
Net1 Mobile Solutions plans to release a solar powered lamp with mobile phone charging facilities in the next two months, followed by a second phase of lamps with the ability to function as Wi-Fi hotspots. → Read more
-
Tue, May 13th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Assange headlining Net Prophet 2014 in Cape Town
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange will headline this year’s Net Prophet conference in Cape Town on May 21, sharing his insights on the future of the internet. → Read more
-
Tue, May 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Former FNB, Vodacom CEOs join Invenfin board
South African venture capital (VC) firm Invenfin has announced the appointment of former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Jordaan and former Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys to its board as executive directors. → Read more
-
Tue, May 13th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data acquires UK-based cloud video firm Teliris
South African information technology firm Dimension Data has acquired a 100 per cent stake in London-based cloud video managed services provider Teliris for an undisclosed amount in an effort to expand its Video Conferencing as a Service (VCaaS) facilities. → Read more
-
Tue, May 13th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
SEACOM upgrades cable network capacity
Submarine cable operator SEACOM has announced the deployment of Infinera’s Intelligent Transport system across its terrestrial network, boosting the capacity of its infrastructure to 12 terabits per second. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
East Africa PC shipments decline 32%
PC shipments in East Africa have seen a year-on-year decline of 31.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s loss of support due to e-tolls – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has attributed the decline in popularity of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) to the launch of e-tolling. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
5 African startups to pitch at U-Start Milan
Five African startups will pitch at the U-Start Conference in Milan this week, competing against fourteen young companies from around the world. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Telecel launches video calling facility
Zimbabwean mobile operator Telecel has launched video calling facilities for prepaid customers in the country. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Convergence Partners receives $40m Nedbank funding facility
African technology investment firm Convergence Partners has received a ZAR400 million (US$38.6 million) long-term funding facility provided by Nedbank Capital. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL warns road users of hoax e-toll emails
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has warned road users about hoax emails and messages claiming e-toll payments would be taken directly out of their accounts. → Read more
-
Mon, May 12th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Altron subsidiary Bytes SA buys back minority stake
Allied Electronics (Altron) subsidiary Bytes SA has announced it is buying back 27 per cent of its stock from a consortium headed by Kagiso Strategic Investments (KSI). → Read more
-
Sun, May 11th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 11/05/2014
Kenya dominated the startup headlines this week, with 37 of 50 PIVOT East semi-finalists coming from the East African country and another reporting a major round of funding. → Read more
-
Sat, May 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Mxit chair Jordaan joins WOSA
Mxit chairman, former chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB) and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan has been appointed as industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA) chairperson. → Read more
-
Fri, May 9th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JRA launches fault-reporting app
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has launched its Find&Fix mobile application after a testing phase, allowing road users to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and storm water drains. → Read more
-
Fri, May 9th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
MTN considers Millicom, Reliance acquisitions
Mobile operator MTN is considering acquisitions of Millicom International Cellular and Reliance Communications to expand its reach beyond Africa, according to a report. → Read more
-
Fri, May 9th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA
The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
-
Fri, May 9th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
SABLE Accelerator looks to connect SA startups with growth opportunities
The SABLE (South African Business Link to Experts) Accelerator, a global network of expat South African consultants, investors and domain experts based in Silicon Valley, has partnered with Powerlinx to allow South African companies to quickly identify and engage with local and global growth opportunities. → Read more
-
Thu, May 8th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL denies issuing final demands over e-tolls
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has denied issuing final demands and summonses to road users who have not yet paid outstanding e-toll balances. → Read more
Follow African Tech Scene
Advertisement
Most read
-
GOtv says no monthly subscriptions for free-to-air channels
Mon, January 13th
-
HumanIPO shutting down on January 15
Tue, January 6th
-
-
BBC partners BlackBerry to deliver Hausa news via BBM in Nigeria
Mon, April 28th
-
Online company registration website now live in Kenya
Thu, February 28th
Latest by Category
-
Broadcasting
-
-
#ISurvivedEbola multimedia campaign launched
Tue, December 2nd
-
Events
-
Ghana to upgrade to chip embedded passports
Fri, December 19th
-
-
Features
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
The startup community in Mozambique is very weak – Kande
Tue, December 23rd
-
Gadgets
-
MTN launches subscription-based video service in South Africa
Mon, January 5th
-
-
Internet
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Mobile
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th
-
-
Policy
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Social Media
-
Mobile app on Nigeria’s heritage launched
Fri, December 19th
-
Prayerbox.co allows Christians to share prayer points, testimonies – founder
Fri, December 12th
-
Startups
-
-
-
Telecoms
-
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th