Articles by Vincent Matinde

Mon, April 29th, 13:45 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia unveils LINE messaging app

Nokia has launched LINE messaging applications for its Lumia and Asha phone brands, providing another alternative to popular chat apps such as WhatsApp. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 09:27 · Vincent Matinde

YooMee launches 3-in-1 modem in Cameroon

Internet service provider YooMee has launched a premium internet modem in Cameroon providing a more powerful connection, Wi-Fi and enhanced VoIP performance. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 08:26 · Vincent Matinde

The Red Cross launches mobile survey app

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a mobile application enabling the organisation to gather crucial information from the countries it operates in. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 10:54 · Vincent Matinde

Video link for Uhuru/Ruto ICC case would cost US$60,000

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has told the court it would cost KSh5 million (US$60,000) to set up a video link facility to hear the cases against new Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 12:06 · Vincent Matinde

GSMA introduces Mobile Enabled Community Services programme

The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) has launched the Mobile Enabled Community Service programme, backed by £4.1 million from the British government, to leverage on the power of the mobile to enhance basic services around the world. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:35 · Vincent Matinde

New portal to bring African Diaspora ICT experts back home

A new portal, ICTAfrica, has been launched to enable African ICT experts in the Diaspora to get jobs in the continent. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 07:13 · Vincent Matinde

Internet firm looks to launch 4G network in Zimbabwe

Aquiva Wireless has made public plans to roll out a 4G network in Zimbabwe, making interconnectivity in the country on a par with the latest technology. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 07:20 · Vincent Matinde

East Africa science and technology boot camp slated for May

Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) will be holding a boot camp for technology entrepreneurs, slated for May 6 to 8 in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 14:31 · Vincent Matinde

Northern Tanzania to switch off analogue signals

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has stated it will switch off the analogue signal in Kilimanjaro and Arusha on March 31. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 12:41 · Vincent Matinde

Women in Rwanda challenged to embrace male dominated ICT field

The dominance of men in the ICT field in Rwanda has been challenged by Ann Mei Chang, the senior advisor for Women and Technology in the US Department of State, saying girls can make a difference. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 07:33 · Vincent Matinde

Nigeria Ondo state spent US$6 million on smartcard project

Ondo State in Nigeria has spent NGN950 million (US$6 million) to deploy a smartcard for the Welfare Services Management named Kaaddi Igbe-Ayo. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 12:42 · Vincent Matinde

Vernacular radio stations put on notice for hate speech

Vernacular radio stations in Kenya have been warned over propagating hate speech and broadcasts that could encourage negative tribal discussions. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 11:22 · Vincent Matinde

Safaricom, Standard Group ranked most active companies on social media

Safaricom and Standard Group are among the most active users of social media among companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 08:12 · Vincent Matinde

Boom Wireless Media player launched in the African market

Canadian based technology company, Digifon, has launched its Boom Wireless Media player in Nigeria and is targeting the wider African market. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 07:26 · Vincent Matinde

Malawi Telecommunications expands internet access to three cities

Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) has spread its internet network across the country by offering Wimax connections in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Zomba. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 12:13 · Vincent Matinde

Buni TV launches customised content for the platform

One of Africa’s video on demand services, Buni TV, has launched customized content for its platform by unveiling its own commissioned comedy series. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 08:05 · Vincent Matinde

Ethiopia to begin construction of Ethio ICT park

Ethiopia has begun the construction of an ICT park that will cost ETB5 billion (US$270 million) and is funded by the government. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 07:04 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile and social media greatly influence retail in Africa

A study by Jana Research suggests social media and the mobile phone greatly influence the retail choices of customers in Africa. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 08:14 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile Money Awards slated for May in SA

The first Mobile Money Awards will be unveiled at this year’s fifth annual Mobile Money Africa conference and Expo to be held in Johannesburg in May this year. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 07:47 · Vincent Matinde

Blogger warned over hate speech

Kenyan blogger Dennis Itumbi has come out to fight accusations by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over his alleged hate speech on social media. → Read more