Articles by Vincent Matinde

Articles by Vincent Matinde, Page 17

Fri, September 14th, 11:19 · Vincent Matinde

Forty groundbreaking ideas aim for ANIC’s US$1 million grand prize

Forty projects have made it to the finals of the Africa News Innovation Challenge to compete for the grand prize of US$1 million. → Read more
Thu, September 13th, 11:14 · Vincent Matinde

Johannesburg hosts 2nd Fleet Technology conference this November

This year’s annual Fleet Technology conference to discuss fleet management progress using technology is scheduled for Johannesburg, South Africa in November. → Read more
Thu, September 13th, 09:28 · Vincent Matinde

Google’s ‘chosen few’ students to map out African campuses

Google is assembling 90 students from 12 countries to participate in a 2-week conference through its initiative the Google Student Ambassador programme (GSA), to map out Africa’s campuses and the surrounding communities. → Read more
Wed, September 12th, 14:11 · Vincent Matinde

Spy drone goes on sale on SA’s e-commerce website

You can now buy a Wi-Fi controlled drone from an online store in South Africa and control it using any smartphone. → Read more
Wed, September 12th, 14:05 · Vincent Matinde

Iroking gives African artists distribution channel

Music streaming app Iroking has revealed its business model, showing how artists can benefit from its distribution channel and gain from music sales and revenues. → Read more
Wed, September 12th, 05:04 · Vincent Matinde

Farming phone service helps 1000s of potato farmers in Kenya

Some 2,000 potato farmers in Kenya reportedly use SokoShambani, an SMS-based service launched last year, to access market information which they say helps make them “more competitive.” → Read more
Wed, September 12th, 04:00 · Vincent Matinde

Google releases top search words in East Africa in the last quarter

Sports searches dominated the list of the most sought-after topics on the Net in the last 90 days, demonstrating the link between events and online searches. → Read more
Tue, September 11th, 08:24 · Vincent Matinde

Two technopreneurs release book capturing Africa’s innovative image

“Innovative Africa: The New Face of Africa” speaks of the innovative space and development in Africa. The book, digitally published in September 3, is written by Will Mutua and Mbwana Alliy. → Read more
Mon, September 10th, 13:44 · Vincent Matinde

Star Link unveils new content management system in SA

Ecommerce seems to be on the rise in South Africa with numerous trading sites such as UAfrica launching, and eShop.co.za offering ecommerce capabilities for businesses. → Read more
Mon, September 10th, 09:20 · Vincent Matinde

A chance for more map apps from Africa with Google Places Challenge

Quite some developments have been seen with Google maps in Africa. As the app becomes more Africa-relevant, there is a new opportunity for African developers to add more apps using Google maps through a recent challenge. → Read more
Mon, September 10th, 08:03 · Vincent Matinde

Google+ makes debut on mobile Web

Google has enhanced its mobile experience for its social network the Google Plus. Users can now engage on the platform with or without data phones. → Read more
Fri, September 7th, 07:49 · Vincent Matinde

Kenya has come a long way in ICT development

The Kenyan government can pride itself on the gains made in ICT development. Since the introduction of a policy to enhance internet as a tool, the government has done much to enhance the sector. → Read more
Fri, September 7th, 07:26 · Vincent Matinde

Civil societies and the Internet freedom question in Africa

Most civil rights activists have not taken the freedoms online, according to Beryl Aidi from the Kenya Human Rights Commission. → Read more
Wed, September 5th, 13:03 · Vincent Matinde

Our handsets are original, says Huawei

Let’s be honest. We all doubt the originality of China products. And we are not alone. Many people across Africa fear China made brands and with good reasons. → Read more
Wed, September 5th, 09:33 · Vincent Matinde

Jump Shopping rebrands to UAfrica

The makers of the shopping comparison site Jump.co.za have shifted their brand to a new look and a new name aimed to spread their wings across Africa. → Read more
Wed, September 5th, 07:22 · Vincent Matinde

Editing Google Maps in Lesotho now made possible

Residents of Lesotho can now engage Google Maps to edit the map of the country. Cartographers have also been called upon to represent the country. → Read more
Tue, September 4th, 12:18 · Vincent Matinde

No more paper trading at NSE

There would be no more paper trail at the Nairobi Securities Exchange given the new system slated for launch later today. → Read more
Tue, September 4th, 09:07 · Vincent Matinde

Fake phone owners promised compensation, but there’s a catch

Kenya’s government yesterday said it would compensate fake phone owners whose handsets will be switched off later this month. → Read more
Tue, September 4th, 07:41 · Vincent Matinde

Farming app opens its API for other developers

In a rare case witnessed in Kenya, a farming app has opened its API to invite other developers to build different applications. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 13:40 · Vincent Matinde

Africa gears up for 2012 AfricaCom Awards

The nominations for the AfricaCom Awards, which take place each year recognizing the finest of the African techs, are currently open. → Read more