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Fri, April 12th, 13:50 · Nanine Steenkamp

Wabona online subscription launched

Online video streaming startup Wabona has begun paid-for subscriptions, which will ultimately make 2,500 hours of African content available across Africa and to the diaspora. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 12:58 · Tom Jackson

SA mobile and internet banking fraud increases

Mobile and internet banking fraud in South Africa is on the rise, according to a new report, with the growth of innovative banking options providing opportunities for cybercriminals. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 12:07 · Gabriella Mulligan

SAA launches two mobile travel info apps

South African Airways (SAA) has launched two mobile applications which provide passengers with access to a range of travel information. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 08:59 · HumanIPO

Guest Post: Best practices for social media marketing for SMEs

In an exclusive guest post for HumanIPO, David Ingram discusses the way social media has changed marketing strategies of businesses. A writer for My Social Agency, Ingram believes power is now in the hands of the consumer, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) must make social media central to their marketing plans. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 08:05 · Richard Cutcher

U-Start picks six SA startups to take to Milan

The U-Start Bloom competition last night (Thursday) chose the final six South African startups who will travel to Milan next month to pitch a European investors. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 07:02 · Nanine Steenkamp

More patience, infrastructure needed for tech investment growth in Africa

Infrastructure development and time are considered essential to investment interest on the African tech scene, investors told HumanIPO at the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Alpha conference in Cape Town. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 06:25 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom central to SA’s broadband rollout

South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has said part state-owned Telkom will form the “bulk” of the country’s nationwide broadband network after it finally outlined its policy for consultation. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

African tech still an oxymoron to international investors

Investment expert Andrea Böhmert, partner at Knife Capital, believes there is still confusion around the technology potential and its success when it comes to Africa and international investors. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 13:45 · Richard Cutcher

WEF calls on government to connect communities

A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has called on governments in developing countries to connect their communities through “digital development”. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:37 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pistorius family condemns social media “disrespect”

The family of Oscar Pistorius has condemned the disrespectful tone of commentary on social media surrounding Pistorius’ killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:45 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling to begin within two months

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has confirmed the controversial e-tolling in Gauteng province is to begin within the next two months. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:24 · Nanine Steenkamp

Pule responds to police investigations

South African communication minister Dina Pule has responded to the accusations of corruption against her by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), calling the allegations political point scoring. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher

MTN eyeing up US$8 billion acquisitions, on Myanmar shortlist

The MTN Group, on the shortlist of 15 bidders to take one of Myanmar’s telecoms licences, is looking to spend up to US$8 billion on acquisitions. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 09:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

DA pressures SA parliament to reveal new broadband plan

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) is putting pressure on the government to complete the National Development Plan, following its failure marked by the return request of public funds. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:37 · Igor Hobotov

More people relying on mobile for shopping – report

A new report sampling shoppers globally has concluded more people are relying on their mobile devices to make shopping decisions. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 07:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

Telecoms better chance for African investment than startups

Telecoms, rather than tech startups, are prioritised for investments in Africa because of the concrete factor, Gunnar Stork, director of equity and mezzanine in African and Latin America at Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), believes. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:56 · Richard Cutcher

Cape Town mapping startup launches mydoorhandle

A unique mapping device for all web enabled phones has been launched in Africa with the potential to aid couriers, take-away deliverers and businesses. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

Overseas investor confidence in Africa grows, tech to follow

Overseas investment interest is slowly picking up confidence as African telecommunication success stories grow, panel contributors at the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Alpha conference in South Africa revealed. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:19 · Brandon Gregory

SABC’s new interim board aims for stability

Ellen Zandile Tshabalala, chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board, says the board’s immediate responsibility is to bring stability to the SABC after she was introduced to SABC staff. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 14:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

Lack of venture capital the obstacle to more tech investments in Africa

Graham Stokoe, of Ernst & Young South Africa, has highlighted a lack of venture capital to support tech startups as a hurdle to entering the African investment market. → Read more