Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 34
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Tue, February 4th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Translators without Borders expands in Africa through Wikimedia
Translators without Borders (TwB) has expanded its humanitarian-related programmes in Africa through a Wikimedia project that focuses on translating medical articles into local languages. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Tourism Radio expands to Canada
Cape Town-based digital tour guide creator Tourism Radio is expanding its services to Canada, hoping to emulate the recent success experienced by the company in New Zealand. → Read more
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Tue, February 4th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
TomTom launches MySport app
Navigation systems provider TomTom has announced the launch of its MySport app for iPhone and iPad, allowing the user to monitor physical performance resulting from exercise. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
SABC CEO quits
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced group chief executive officer (CEO) Lulama Mokhobo is resigning effective February 28. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Bandwidth Barn partners InnovateBiz for entrepreneurial training
Cape Town’s government-funded technology incubator Bandwidth Barn has teamed up with InnovateBiz to provide unemployed school leavers with entrepreneurship training, hoping to provide individuals with the means to secure their own employment. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
SA presidency hotline increases case resolutions
The South African Presidential hotline has boosted its case resolution to 94 per cent from 39 per cent in five years, according to a government statement. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft 4Afrika provides grants to 5 startups
Microsoft has announced five African startups that will receive grants as part of the company’s 4Afrika initiative, aiming to provide financial support to the next generation of African entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
dotAfrica launch delayed
The Sunrise and Land Rush periods of the dotAfrica generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) will now commence in May rather than this month, with general availability expected in September. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 09:40 · Chris Udemans
ICTAK challenges Kenya ICT Authority board appointments
The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) has challenged the appointment of board members of the country’s ICT Authority. → Read more
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Mon, February 3rd, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
Rubyfuza developer conference in Cape Town next month
The fourth annual Rubyfuza Ruby developer’s conference will be held in Cape Town from February 6, with a keynote address focusing on software development in Africa. → Read more
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Sun, February 2nd, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 02/02/2014
Nigeria has dominated HumanIPO startup headlines this week with the country’s e-commerce platforms gaining local and international recognition, while a new startup competition saw its prize money doubled. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Shamu praises Telecel for boosting competition
Zimbabwe’s minister of information communication technology, postal and courier services Webster Shamu has praised local mobile operator Telecel for its contributions to promoting competition in the industry. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Dataminr partners CNN, Twitter for journalism tool
Social analytics company Dataminr has announced a partnership with CNN and Twitter to provide journalists with a tool to quickly access emerging information. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Times Media buys Vuma FM stake
South Africa’s Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired a 60 per cent stake in KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station Vuma FM, adding to their recently diversified offering. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
Swedish delegation visits Kenya over ICT support
A Swedish delegation is in Kenya at the moment to investigate opportunities in the country’s ICT sector in the hope of providing support through expertise and experience. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
FNB’s eWallet KZN users grow 89%
South African financial services provider First National Bank (FNB) has seen its eWallet user base in KwaZulu-Natal province (KZN) grow by 89 per cent, showing an increasing interest in mobile money in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
Facebook launches Paper app
Facebook has launched Paper, a new app for the iPhone, hoping to create a distraction-free, interactive and visually appealing way to browse the social network. → Read more
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Fri, January 31st, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Lenovo to purchase Motorola Mobility from Google
Lenovo has agreed to purchase Motorola Mobility from Google, marking its entrance into the smartphone industry currently dominated by Samsung and Apple. → Read more
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Thu, January 30th, 20:00 · Chris Udemans
Facebook ad revenue up 76%
Facebook has announced its fourth quarter advertising revenue was up 76 per cent from last year, with 53 per cent of that coming from mobile advertising. → Read more
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Thu, January 30th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN considering options over new MTRs
South African mobile operator MTN has said it is “considering all its options” after the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announced its new mobile termination rates (MTR). → Read more
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