Articles by Vincent Matinde

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Wed, July 4th, 07:45 · Vincent Matinde

Virtual shopping mall spreads out online shoppers’ options in Nigeria

A new player has entered Nigeria’s ecommerce scene promising to change the way shoppers splash out on merchandise online. → Read more
Tue, July 3rd, 14:40 · Vincent Matinde

Nigeria’s mobile payment system, Paga, gets new investors

Paga, one of Nigeria’s leading mobile money transfers says it has processed over 276,000 transaction since its inception in September 2011. → Read more
Tue, July 3rd, 13:24 · Vincent Matinde

Aitec to host media pitching session at African Media Business Exchange

Media startups have an exclusive session to pitch their ideas at the upcoming African Media Business exchange slotted for July 11 and 12. → Read more
Tue, July 3rd, 09:37 · Vincent Matinde

Mint cash on app stores, like a Kenyan developer does

With numerous app challenges around, many would wonder if the future for apps is anything to bank on. For Stephen Maingi however, earning from his apps is now the trend. → Read more
Tue, July 3rd, 07:16 · Vincent Matinde

Symantec to bring cloud security in Kenya

Internet Solutions has announced a partnership with Symantec to bring security in cloud storage. → Read more
Mon, July 2nd, 09:37 · Vincent Matinde

SharePoint Saturday meetup set up for Nairobi

The SharePoint meeting is scheduled for Nairobi on September 15. This will be a good opportunity for updates on how the Microsoft server works. → Read more
Fri, June 29th, 13:18 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia introduces business capabilities for its Asha brand

Nokia Asha owners can now push email, calendar and contact data synchronization between compatible Microsoft Exchange email servers, making the phone business friendly. → Read more
Fri, June 29th, 08:43 · Vincent Matinde

Android OS favoured in Africa

In a report by VisionMobile, the Android operating system is most favored by developers and users around Africa. → Read more
Thu, June 28th, 14:34 · Vincent Matinde

More Huawei handsets on their way to Kenya

Safaricom has revealed that it is negotiating to bring more Huawei gadgets in the country. → Read more
Thu, June 28th, 08:17 · Vincent Matinde

Testing of Wi-Fi Passpoint devices starts

The Wi-Fi Alliance has said the testing of a seamless Wi-Fi experience called the Passpoint will start soon. The technology helps mobile devices to access Wi-Fi from any hotspots while on the go. → Read more
Thu, June 28th, 07:36 · Vincent Matinde

Google unveils own branded tablet

Google finally unveiled its own tablet during the recently held Google I/O developers conference. → Read more
Tue, June 26th, 11:35 · Vincent Matinde

Kenyan developer wins Nokia codefest’s top prize

Skinswap, an app that lets you create wallpapers on your phone bagged the ultimate prize of KSh1 million ($US11,800) at a 2-day hackfest hosted at Nairobi’s Startup Garage last weekend. → Read more
Tue, June 26th, 08:51 · Vincent Matinde

A math app wins ZeTXT challenge in Zimbabwe

mTutor is an app that helps students and parents to perfect their math skills via SMS. → Read more
Tue, June 26th, 07:27 · Vincent Matinde

Are Apple computers now susceptible to virus?

It has been well known that Apple computers are safe, in terms of virus infections. But in a change of wordings on their site, it seems the computers are susceptible. → Read more
Mon, June 25th, 10:20 · Vincent Matinde

Airtel to embark on a $25million 3G investment in Malawi

Bharti Airtel has announced its intentions to invest in a 3G network and to introduce Airtel money in Malawi. → Read more
Mon, June 25th, 10:05 · Vincent Matinde

Third round of Tandaa Grants to be announced soon

If you missed on the first and the second round of the Tandaa Grants, your last opportunity might just be around the corner. → Read more
Sat, June 23rd, 05:14 · Vincent Matinde

Tandaa Grants work, says Kenya ICT Board

Several assertions have been leveled against the Kenya ICT Board’s Tandaa Grants mostly speculating favoritism in the selection process and a “quick death” of the funded projects. → Read more
Fri, June 22nd, 09:13 · Vincent Matinde

GSMA begins a data roaming initiative

GSMA, short for Global System Mobile Association, has announced its new initiative to have mobile users know how much they spend whenever they move across regions. → Read more
Thu, June 21st, 14:17 · Vincent Matinde

South Africa’s FNB, the best in online Banking

A recent survey by All Media and Products Survey (AMPS) showed First National Bank South Africa as leading in online banking. → Read more
Thu, June 21st, 12:15 · Vincent Matinde

Wi-Fi to be used to deploy health care devices

Soon, manufacturers will unveil wearable devices to measure your blood pressure, illness and register findings via Wi-Fi. → Read more