Articles by Gabriella Mulligan

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Thu, February 14th, 15:08 · Gabriella Mulligan

Startup crowdmapping site launched at Strathmore University

A startup crowdmapping website, Startup Kenya, has been launched by a Strathmore University student in a bid to improve the visibility of startups and attract investors. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 11:21 · Gabriella Mulligan

Indigo Telecom develops solar-powered Wi-Fi in Kenya

Indigo Telecom is developing a solar-powered wireless broadband network which will capitalise on television band white spaces, in order to provide affordable Internet to unconnected regions in Kenya. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 10:15 · Gabriella Mulligan

First bionic eye set to be approved in US

The world’s first bionic eye is soon to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the culmination of years of research. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 15:45 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA courts to enjoy free Wi-Fi

South Africa’s Labour Courts will enjoy free Wi-Fi connections thanks to a partnership between electronic information provider Sabinet and G-Connect. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 15:19 · Gabriella Mulligan

Blind SA students receive e-braille computers and MP3 players

Two schools in the Western Cape have received portable computers and MP3 players designed for blind users, in a R1 million (US$113 million) investment push by the Western Cape Education Department to improve education for blind students. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 13:39 · Gabriella Mulligan

Egypt bans YouTube for offensive film

Egyptian courts have banned YouTube for 30 days for hosting the infamous “Innocence of Muslims” film, sparking claims of media censorship and the curtailing of freedom of expression. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 10:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

More MTN Uganda employees charged with fraud

Four MTN Uganda employees have been charged with defrauding their employer of USh3.1 billion (US$ 1.2 million), in the latest in a string of claims of internal fraudulent behaviour employees. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 15:04 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN Uganda commissions fibre network to link to Rwanda

MTN Uganda has commissioned a fibre network to be the first terrestrial link to Rwanda, an investment intended to improve infrastructure and further progress on the country’s ICT Roadmap. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 14:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

Mobile devices to outnumber humans this year

The number of mobile devices will exceed the global population for the first time in 2013 as worldwide mobile use grows significantly, according to the latest research by Cisco. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 10:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

YouTube to launch television channel

YouTube will be available on television as of March after the video-sharing site concluded a deal with UK satellite television operator Freesat. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 07:42 · Gabriella Mulligan

Game raises Kenyan malaria awareness

Kenya-based Momentum Core has released a malaria awareness game, Mosquito Hood, with the aim of educating the population and reducing malaria deaths in the region. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 next month

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S4 smartphone model on March 15, with reports claiming the device will be available for purchase by early April. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 14:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple iWatch under development, reports

Apple may be nearing completion of an iWatch, used for messaging, navigation, mobile payments and health monitoring, reports suggest. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

Twitter storm over Pope resignation

Twitter has seen an outpouring of responses to news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning due to “advanced age”. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:16 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pule drops e.tv appeal

South Africa’s Communications Minister Dina Pule will not appeal the High Court decision in favour of e.tv with respect to the control of set-top boxes, in a bid to facilitate the country’s digital migration. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 11:39 · Gabriella Mulligan

Problems reported with iOS 6.1 update

The recently released iOS 6.1 update has been causing trouble for iPhone users, with complaints including diminished battery life and problems in network connectivity. → Read more
Sun, February 10th, 14:45 · Gabriella Mulligan

Mandela family reality show airs in US

A reality television show starring two of Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters aired for the first time in the United States yesterday, with the pair insisting the former President loves the show. → Read more
Sun, February 10th, 14:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Experts push biotechnological solutions to food security

Speakers at the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) have urged African governments and industry players to concentrate efforts on biotechnological solutions to food security in Africa. → Read more
Fri, February 8th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

World’s first digital laser built in SA

Physicists at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have created the world’s first laser whose beam can be manipulated digitally. → Read more
Fri, February 8th, 14:21 · Gabriella Mulligan

UK scientists to launch first “smartphone satellite”

Scientists in the United Kingdom are ready to launch the world’s first “smartphone satellite” into orbit, partly produced by 3D printer. → Read more