Page 253
-
Thu, October 3rd, 20:00 · Richard Cutcher
New Zimbabwe law an attempt to spy on us – Nigel Mugamu
Zimbabwe’s new spying law was “rushed in” and is possibly a reaction to the Kenyan Westgate Mall attack, according to Nigel Mugamu, creator of the 263Chat social media crowdsourcing platform. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: African MVNO reality check is needed
Cape Town hosted the second Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Industry Summit Africa conference this week, with the full extent of challenges and obstacles facing prospective MVNOs on the continent made clear. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 19:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Byte Orbit reopens Startup Knight
South African software company Byte Orbit has opened applications for its second Startup Knight competition to award startups and assist with ongoing support. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 18:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyans to sit final national exams online, get results immediately
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced plans to have final year candidates sit the national exams online and have their results as soon as they complete the exercise. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Value key to worthwhile online launch
Having empathy in order to provide value is essential when developing an online venture, Mike Jones, developer and online entrepreneur and lead at Western Cape Labs, believes. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
Ellis Park becomes first Wi-Fi enabled stadium in SA
G-Connect has partnered with the Golden Lions Rugby Union to make Johannesburg’s Ellis Park South Africa’s first Wi-Fi enabled stadium ahead of this weekend’s rugby test between South Africa and New Zealand. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Social media activist held by Sudan government forces amidst protests
A social media activist has been arrested in Sudan following recent protests over fuel hikes in the country as a result of lifted fuel subsidies. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Frotcom East Africa and Airtel Kenya implement vehicle tracking system
Airtel Kenya and Frotcom East Africa, in conjunction with the police, are seeking to implement a road safety initiative by rewarding responsible drivers from 2NK Matatu Saving and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) identified by Frotcom’s computerised tracking system. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 16:00 · Brandon Gregory
Predictive maintenance technology could save millions – Shenker
Maintenance technology is vital for technology-reliant industries and governments for whom a simple software flaw could cause serious problems, according to Nadine Shenker, director of business intelligence and advanced analytics at BITanium. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Econet accused of SMS sabotage
Econet Wireless subscribers have lodged complaints of sabotage following disruptions in bulk SMS services on the Zimbabwean network. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 15:20 · Richard Cutcher
WAPA wary of Vodacom acquisition of Neotel
The Wireless Access Providers’ Associations (WAPA) has slammed Vodacom’s proposed buyout of Neotel, saying it will stifle competition in South Africa’s telecommunications sector. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN Rwanda appoints new CEO
Sifiso Dabengwa, MTN Group president, has appointed Ebenezer Asante as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN Rwanda, replacing Khaled Mikkawi. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 14:40 · Kamau Mbote
Huawei partners Angola’s Unitel for E-net phase two
Huawei has partnered with Angola’s Unitel and the Education Ministry to launch E-net phase two, a project aiming to transform the country into a knowledge-based economy. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 14:20 · Brandon Gregory
E-tolling not ready for launch – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) believes the controversial e-tolling system is still not ready for launch, despite South African president Jacob Zuma signing it into law and the government insisting it is ready for implementation. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Conduct begins open-access network expansion in Cape Town
Conduct Telecommunications has launched its first open-access fibre network in Cape Town, with southern suburb Claremont now active. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 13:40 · Brandon Gregory
FastCashier ready to take on its global rivals
A Ghanaian web and mobile software startup wants to take on the likes of PayPal and QuickBooks to ease financial management for African businesses and is hoping its endorsement by VC4Africa will accelerate its growth. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 13:20 · Nanine Steenkamp
Development time biggest SKA cost
Development time is the biggest cost in the execution of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope project, due to the importance of data handling and coding processes. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Student hacker arrested for stealing exam answers
Officers of the Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a graduate accused of hacking websites of the State Security Service (SSS), NSCDC, National Examination Council (NECO), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 12:40 · Nick Sato
Kenyan tech firms fear multinational favouritism by governments
Kenya’s local technology firms have expressed fears of being overlooked in favour of multinationals by newly formed county governments in tenders and contracts for revenue collection. → Read more
-
Thu, October 3rd, 12:20 · Tom Jackson
Tech innovation contest launching in Madagascar
The Habaka Madagascar Innovation Hub will launch the HARIASA National Technology Innovation Contest tomorrow, looking to stimulate the creation of a startup ecosystem within the country. → Read more
Follow African Tech Scene
Advertisement
Most read
-
GOtv says no monthly subscriptions for free-to-air channels
Mon, January 13th
-
HumanIPO shutting down on January 15
Tue, January 6th
-
-
BBC partners BlackBerry to deliver Hausa news via BBM in Nigeria
Mon, April 28th
-
Online company registration website now live in Kenya
Thu, February 28th
Latest by Category
-
Broadcasting
-
-
#ISurvivedEbola multimedia campaign launched
Tue, December 2nd
-
Events
-
Ghana to upgrade to chip embedded passports
Fri, December 19th
-
-
Features
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
The startup community in Mozambique is very weak – Kande
Tue, December 23rd
-
Gadgets
-
MTN launches subscription-based video service in South Africa
Mon, January 5th
-
-
Internet
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Mobile
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th
-
-
Policy
-
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda – retailers
Thu, January 8th
-
-
Social Media
-
Mobile app on Nigeria’s heritage launched
Fri, December 19th
-
Prayerbox.co allows Christians to share prayer points, testimonies – founder
Fri, December 12th
-
Startups
-
-
-
Telecoms
-
-
Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries
Fri, January 9th