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Tue, October 14th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nendo launches “A-TO-Z of Kenyan Twitter” online
In a move which is the first on the Kenyan social media scene, African social media strategy & digital storytelling consultancy, Nendo has published The A-to-Z of Kenyan Twitter (http://AtoZTwitter.nendo.coke). → Read more
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Tue, October 14th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
1% crowdfunding beneficiary to raise sickle cell awareness through photo documentary and online tools
Lea Kilenga Masamo who is one of the beneficiaries of the just concluded crowdfunding initiative by 1% ‘s Cheetah Fund is well on her way to raise awareness for the sickle cell condition through a photo documentary that will be posted on her blog, social media and eventually website. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
OPINION: Is Kenya’s digital switch on course?
What will happen on June 17, 2015? This will be the last day for the switch off of the analogue television signals worldwide. In 2006, Kenya and other countries across the Globe signed a treaty agreement at the conclusion of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Regional Radio Communication Conference in Geneva, a treaty that signaled the development of all digital terrestrial broadcast services. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Orange bags 12 AfricaCom Awards nominations
Organisers of AfricaCom Awards 2014 have announced nominees for the awards event scheduled to hold on November 12 at The Waterfront Lookout, Cape Town, South Africa. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Airtel joins UN global compact
Bharti Airtel, has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact a voluntary initiative that relies on public accountability, transparency and disclosure to complement regulations and to provide space for innovation and collective action. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
KCB Bank Group selects NetGuardians to enhance data security and mitigate risk
KCB Bank Group has selected NetGuardians, a Swiss -based firm, to further enhance its capacity to ensure data security and mitigate risk. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Minister advocates support for Tanzania’s tech entrepreneurs
Stakeholders in Tanzania have been urged to provide support for the country's creative tech entrepreneurs. Minister for Communication, Science and Technology, Prof Makame Mbarawa, said this at the official launch of the Document Management System (DMS). → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Startups will drive IoT in South Africa through creation of niche apps – Gartner
Leasing technology research firm Gartner has predicted that startups in South Africa will drive acceptance, use and growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) through the creation of a multitude of niche applications. Other stakeholders expected to play critical roles include consumer goods companies and enterprises. → Read more
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Mon, October 13th, 10:49 · Paul Adepoju
MainOne sponsors high-speed internet to Lagos Garage and 440.ng startups Lagos
Mainone, the leading provider of telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa, has signed a deal with Lagos Garage, ensuring that the 440.ng startups will have all the high-speed internet they need to build and ship their products. → Read more
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Fri, October 10th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN to integrate mobile money systems in Rwanda, Uganda
MTN has announced it will be integrating its mobile money systems in Rwanda and Uganda as part of cross-border mobile money initiative. The integration will become effective from next month. → Read more
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Fri, October 10th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Wikipedia launches Wiki Loves Africa photo contest
Wikipedia has launched a photo contest in Africa with the aim of showcasing the continent's diversity via pictures. The contest is launched by WikiAfrica, an international collaborative project between Africa Centre and Lettera27. They are partnering with Fondation Orange to launch Wiki Loves Africa. → Read more
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Fri, October 10th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Investments in Nigeria’s telecoms sector hit $40bn
Nigeria's Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has revealed investments in the nation's telecoms sector has reached US$40 billion (about NGN6.4 trillion). This was announced by BPE's Director-General Benjamin Dikki. → Read more
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Fri, October 10th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Orange Botswana partners Ericsson for enhanced efficiency and quality of service
Orange Botswana has entered into a multi-year managed services agreement with Ericsson that will have the latter manage network operations for Orange Botswana. → Read more
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Fri, October 10th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Ushahidi launches app to help users check in on loved ones
Kenyan startup Ushahidi has launched an app that lets users check in on their loved ones especially in times of disasters such as the one experienced at Westgate a year ago. → Read more
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Thu, October 9th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Microsoft Mobile Device Sales appoints new GM for East Africa
Mariam Abdullahi is the new Microsoft mobile device sales general manager for East Africa, taking over from Bruce Howe who moved on to another post within Microsoft based in Malaysia. → Read more
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Thu, October 9th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Q&A: Jamlick Maina CEO Hisa Play
Many people are often lost when it comes to investing in stock with the concept being too intense and difficult to understand. A Kenyan game is seeking to simplify it for them with its new online game Hisa Play . HumanIPO caught up with its CEO Jamlick Maina to shed more light on this. → Read more
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Thu, October 9th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
IT-Intensive Future Steers MEA’s Manufacturing Sector along Growth Curve
IT spending by manufacturers in the three core manufacturing countries of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) – Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa – is set to grow almost 40% over the next five years, according to newly released data from IDC Manufacturing Insights. → Read more
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Thu, October 9th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Ethiopia to host eLearning Africa 2015
Ethiopia will host this year’s eLearning Africa which is also the tenth anniversary edition and which will be held under the patronage of the Ethiopian government. → Read more
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Thu, October 9th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN leads the pack as top social media brand as NTV ranks as best media brand
South African –based telecommunications company MTN is social media’s most popular brand a report by Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) has revealed. → Read more
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Wed, October 8th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nedbank deploys Gemalto’s plug-and-play solution to secure online banking for corporate clients
Gemalto , the world leader in digital security, announces that Nedbank Ltd, a leading commercial bank in South Africa, is deploying its Ezio eBanking solution to provide their wholesale customers with unmatched online transaction security and superior convenience. → Read more
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