Articles by Vincent Matinde

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Mon, September 3rd, 11:48 · Vincent Matinde

How a Nigerian blogger mints millions

It comes as a huge task bloggers face translating hard work into well-merited profits. Few bloggers have however found ways to monetise their efforts and have either become full time bloggers or Web content writers. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 09:02 · Vincent Matinde

Iroko Partners to bank on growth of mobile broadband

Trends notable from Iroko Partners, arguably the biggest online entertainment company across the continent, could be hinting on the company’ sudden reliance on mobile broadband in making strides toward becoming of African online content distributor. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 07:37 · Vincent Matinde

Bluekey SA scoops Gold at SAP partner award

The South African software company Bluekey has emerged the proud owner of a gold certification for becoming the partner of the year from SAP Solutions. → Read more
Sat, September 1st, 06:03 · Vincent Matinde

Kenya’s consumer body criticises government “meddling” in call tariffs

Kenya’s consumer-watcher the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has come out to express disapproval of President Kibaki’s interference in the slashing of mobile termination rates (MTR) claiming he is “distorting market forces at the expense of consumer interest.” → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 13:36 · Vincent Matinde

DSTV to start Video on Demand service in Kenya

Following its recent announcement of new channels on DSTv, the pay TV company has plunged into the Video on Demand market (VOD). → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 12:55 · Vincent Matinde

Apps using Google maps can now monetize

Google had earlier introduced AdSense in 2009 for maps but now has made much improvements on the ads appearing on partner sites that use the Google Map API. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 09:18 · Vincent Matinde

Technology Innovation Agency starts a new fund for entrepreneurs in SA

South Africa innovators have an opportunity to get funding for their ideas and startups through the launched Technology Innovation Agency. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 08:39 · Vincent Matinde

African telecom firms to be part of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013

Vodacom and Airtel, two of Africa’s most influential telecoms, will be part of the next GSMA Mobile World Congress to slated for February 25 to 28 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 13:06 · Vincent Matinde

Three farming apps you need to know about

The Wireless Wednesday hosted by the MLab in Kenya’s capital Nairobi seeks to expose emerging startups with mobile solutions for the economy. The past event was held on August 29 and the theme revolved around past harvest mobile apps. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 08:38 · Vincent Matinde

Online Retailing Conference 2012 goes to Cape Town

Online developers, online retail shops, innovators and technology gurus are invited to the biannual Online Retailing Conference to be held in Cape Town on October 10 and 11. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 07:05 · Vincent Matinde

eShop offers free software for online merchants

DiaMatrix, a South African e-commerce and IT company, has launched a new service that will see online traders access e-commerce tools at almost no cost. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 14:10 · Vincent Matinde

First crowd-sourced journalism award in Africa launched

Applications are open for the first ever crowd-sourced journalism awards that will reward innovations deploying technology to help in social journalism. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 10:17 · Vincent Matinde

Agency calls for forum for kids’ sensitisation on Internet use

Women In Technology in Nigeria (WITIN), non-profit organisation using ICT to empower women economically in Nigeria, is calling for a sensitisation forum to discuss on issues concerning the Internet’s influence on children. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 08:35 · Vincent Matinde

SA’s deal site, CitySlicker gets a new coat of paint

CitySlickers, one of South Africa’s biggest deal sites, has redesigned and now has a fresh new look for its clientele. → Read more
Tue, August 28th, 13:38 · Vincent Matinde

Kenyan university to host tech expo in November

Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has scheduled this year’s Tech Expo for November 1 and 2 at the college’s main campus in the capital Nairobi. → Read more
Tue, August 28th, 09:15 · Vincent Matinde

Lagos Innovation Hotspots maps out business areas in Nigeria

A startup in Nigeria called Lagos Innovation Hotspots hopes to map out business regions in Lagos, in a bid to show the business side of the city → Read more
Tue, August 28th, 09:08 · Vincent Matinde

Kenya, South Africa part of the M2Work Hackathon

Kenya is part of the global M2Work hackathon slated for September 15 to 16 this year. The code-fest will take place in conjunction with MLab East Africa. → Read more
Mon, August 27th, 12:21 · Vincent Matinde

Cnectd opts to disrupt the traditional SMS market

With more phones becoming app-based, a number of telecom companies have cried foul in the past few months claiming that SMS apps are eating into their profits. → Read more
Mon, August 27th, 09:19 · Vincent Matinde

TechTrust ships more Apple products in Nigeria

TechTrust Integrated Services Limited is expanding its gadget stock by incorporating large shipment of Apple products in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, August 27th, 07:13 · Vincent Matinde

Time management company unveils new site in South Africa

Time and Attendance, a time management company in South Africa has unveiled a new looking website to market its products. → Read more