Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 6
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Fri, June 20th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
Egypt to pilot smart ID cards
The Egyptian government will roll out one million smart ID cards as a pilot project during the next few weeks in order to spread the idea nationally. → Read more
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Fri, June 20th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Tigo, UN sign MoU to spur Rwanda’s economic growth
Mobile operator Tigo and One United Nations (UN) Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spur inclusive economic growth in the country through corporate responsibility programmes. → Read more
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Thu, June 19th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Graduate interns help SMEs drive innovation
Graduate interns are a valuable asset to growing a small business, providing innovation and simplicity to an already existing enterprise, according to Chantal de Kock, project manager at development firm Fetola. → Read more
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Thu, June 19th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Think about how your business will cope after you’ve gone, startup CEOs told
Small businesses leaders should start thinking about how their business will function without them, according to Anton Ressel, senior consultant at development firm Fetola. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Limpopo white spaces implementation begins
The implementation phase of the TV white spaces pilot project at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, has officially begun, giving the university and surrounding schools access to 21st century teaching technology. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
JPSA publishes e-toll roadblock information page
The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has published a webpage to battle both “rumours and acts of intimidation” and disseminate factual information relating to e-toll roadblocks on Gauteng’s highways. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
Barclays Africa considers Bytes acquisition
Barclays Africa Group is in talks to buy the automatic teller machine (ATM) business of Allied Electronics (Altron)-owned Bytes Technology, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
MWEB in “high street” Wi-Fi deployment in Durban
South African internet service provider (ISP) MWEB has announced a “high street” deployment of free Wi-Fi services along Florida Road in Durban, South Africa. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
US court approves Mt. Gox bankruptcy proceedings
A United States (US) court has approved the bankruptcy proceedings for the defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox amidst a settlement with American customers, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Capitec launches banking app
South African retail bank Capitec has launched its mobile banking app, allowing users of both smartphones and feature phones to access the service. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
ZimStocks adds discussion feature
Zimbabwean startup ZimStocks has announced an update to its stock performance-monitoring platform, allowing users to discuss the companies listed on the country’s stock exchange. → Read more
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Wed, June 18th, 07:00 · Chris Udemans
Individuals will not give up privacy for convenience – study
Individuals want the benefits of technology without sacrificing their privacy despite taking little or no precautions in order to protect themselves online, according to a study. → Read more
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Tue, June 17th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan government e-registry ready in 2 weeks
The Kenyan government e-registry will be ready in two weeks time, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi, who added it is projected the register will provide huge amounts of data. → Read more
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Tue, June 17th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Seedstars World to host events in 4 African countries
Global startup competition Seedstars World will be hosting four local events in Africa over the next four weeks, giving startups from Eastern and Southern Africa the opportunity to pitch for entry into the global event at the beginning of next year. → Read more
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Tue, June 17th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
StarTimes denies hijacking KBC World Cup broadcasts
Pay-TV provider StarTimes has defended its move to air the FIFA World Cup amidst accusations it hijacked the signal of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), which has rights to televise the sporting event. → Read more
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Tue, June 17th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Internet Solutions acquires ContinuitySA
South African internet service provider (ISP) Internet Solutions (IS) has announced the acquisition of business continuity management company ContinuitySA (CSA) for an undisclosed sum. → Read more
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Tue, June 17th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
OUTA welcomes e-toll rethink
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has welcomed the proposed rethink of the e-toll system by Gauteng transport MEC Ismail Vadi, saying the system comes at excessive administrative costs and will never achieve high compliance. → Read more
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Mon, June 16th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Cameroon’s Kiro’o Games raises $115k in funding
Cameroonian game development studio Kiro’o Games has raised US$115,000 in funding since October last year, hoping to double the amount before the release of its first game. → Read more
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Sun, June 15th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 15/06/2014
From funding to low cost taxi launches, South Africa has seen an abundance of action in the tech startup space this week. → Read more
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Fri, June 13th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
GCIS launches app on Mxit
South Africa’s Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched an application on mobile social network Mxit, enabling the country’s youth to engage in a “chat-centric” way with the government. → Read more
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