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Fri, March 7th, 09:00 · Guest Post
Guest post: David Silverstein, president, BMGI
David Silverstein, president of South African advisory firm BMGI, discusses the importance of developing a sound business strategy, and making sure it is well implemented to yield robust results. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 08:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Safaricom Marathon 2014 set for June
The 15th edition of the Safaricom Marathon will take place on June 28 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, including the traditional 42 kilometre full marathon, 21 kilometre half marathon and a five kilometre children’s fun race. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 07:00 · Agatha Nduku
Huawei appeals for more corporate philanthropy
Huawei Technologies has urged more companies to follow their lead and take their corporate social responsibility (CSR) seriously. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Commonwealth ICT ministers adopt cybergovernance model
ICT ministers from 35 Commonwealth nations have adopted a cybergovernance model that will guide national policy development of their national cyberspaces. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian university gets $600k IT resource centre
An NGN100 million (US$600,000) IT resource centre has been opened at Landmark University in Nigeria’s Kwara state, designed to equip students with IT skills and professional certifications. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 18:20 · Agatha Nduku
Zimbabwe DStv subscribers can use Telecash to pay subscriptions
Telecel and MultiChoice Zimbabwe have signed an agreement allowing DStv subscribers to use Telecash to pay for their subscriptions through their mobile phones. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 17:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Kampala to digitise revenue collection
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed an agreement with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) that will see the authority collect revenue online from its residents. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Gauteng Broadband Network to roll out at cost of $48m
South Africa’s Gauteng provincial government has allocated ZAR510 million (US$47.8 million) for the immediate rollout of the Gauteng Broadband Network (GBN), highlighting the job creation potential of the project. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 16:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzania set for $6m telecoms upgrade
The Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited in partnership with the Universal Communication Service Access Fund is seeking to upgrade basic telecoms services in rural Tanzania. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 15:40 · HumanIPO
REVIEW: Alcatel One Touch 2000
The Alcatel One Touch 2000 provides newcomers to the world of mobile phones as well as the elderly with an exciting alternative to the complexity so often found in the realm of smartphones. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Pocketplan events app launches in Cape Town
Events mobile application Pocketplan has launched in Cape Town, South Africa, providing a platform for browsing a handpicked list of events and purchase tickets, streamlining the navigation of the city’s social scene. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 14:20 · Chris Udemans
Telkom confirms MTN network sharing plans
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has confirmed plans to share its network with mobile operator MTN in order to cut wireless costs. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 13:40 · Chris Udemans
Study reveals lack of basic tech knowledge
A recent study by voucher and coupon website Vouchercloud has brought to light a lack of knowledge about commonplace technology terms. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL told to stop lying by JPSA
Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has told South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) representatives to stop lying about the number of registered e-toll users, saying its advertising campaigns do not align with the truth. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 12:20 · Agatha Nduku
Vodafone concerned over Egypt unified licence plans – report
Vodafone has said it could consider international arbitration should the Egyptian government approve legislation under which fixed line incumbent Telecom Egypt (TE) will gain access to the country’s mobile networks. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 11:40 · Chris Udemans
ANC Western Cape Twitter account hacked
The Western Cape African National Congress’ (ANC) Twitter account was hacked yesterday, resulting in the political party apologising for the comments. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom warns shareholders over yuMobile buyout
Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom has warned its shareholders to be cautious of reports over its planned buyout of rival yuMobile as they could have an effect on the company’s price → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
FNB banking app uptake greatest among youth
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has revealed the youth market, aged 18 to 25, has shown the greatest growth in the uptake of its mobile banking app. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 09:40 · Chris Udemans
Tablet sales up 68% last year – Gartner
Tablet sales grew by 68 per cent in 2013, adding to the ever-expanding global mobile market, according to Gartner, with the number of tablets sold globally exceeding 195 million units. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Barclays Africa acquires stake in P2P lending service RainFin
Barclays Africa has acquired 49 per cent of South African peer-to-peer lending service RainFin, boosting the emerging social lending sector in South Africa. → Read more
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