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Fri, July 26th, 09:32 · Paul Adepoju
Gidilounge iOS app available on Apple app store
The Gidilounge music app has been approved to be included on the Apple App Store, making it the first African music-on-demand application available on the iOS platform. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 09:23 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan documentary flops in bid to raise funds
The Unknown Runner documentary that has seeking funds through crowdfunding site kickstarter.com is headed for a flop having raised just 5 per cent of the required funds with only hours remaining of their deadline. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 09:20 · Nick Sato
Uganda on verge of digital switch on
Uganda is set to switch on its digital broadcasting signal in the next days after the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) announced its signal is being tested in Kololo. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory
Cash strapped SANRAL another reason to scrap e-tolling – Ollis
The financial woes of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is another reason to scrap e-tolling in Gauteng, according to Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 08:13 · Richard Cutcher
Huawei sign deal to double Ethiopia’s mobile subscribers
Huawei Technologies has signed a US$700 million deal with Ethiopia to increase mobile usage and roll out 4G and 3G services. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 06:39 · Nick Sato
Kenya Ports Authority implements full IT structure
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has implemented its anticipated full IT structure that seeks to capitalise on its growth through the port of Mombasa. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 06:28 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan unregistered SIM cards to be switch off next month
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is preparing to switch off all SIM cards not registered by August 31, months after the initial deadline which had been set for March 2013. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:58 · Kamau Mbote
Geeksphone announces first pre orders for Firefox smartphone
Geeksphone, which manufactured the first developer preview devices for Firefox, is now taking pre-orders of its Peak+ model. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:44 · Brandon Gregory
Desmond Tutu laughs at smart ID card
South Africa’s archbishop Desmond Tutu was presented with his new smart ID card outside the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy foundation in Cape Town yesterday. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:22 · Brandon Gregory
Laudable, bringing e-commerce platforms together
South African online shopping application Laudable went live on Monday after just two months in development. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:10 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telkom signs organised labour agreement
Part state-owned South African fixed line provider Telkom has signed a labour agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) today, addressing the annual general salary increase. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:09 · Mercy Makumi
Zimbabwe’s Econet disconnects from Telecel
Econet Wireless will no longer provide their subscribers with connection to those on the Telecel Zimbabwe network because the latter does not have a valid licence. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:08 · Kamau Mbote
Kenya’s Postal Corporation to focus on ICT in revenue boost
The Postal Corporation of Kenya has put ICT infrastructure upgrades at the centre of its 2013 to 2016 corporate strategic plan as it looks to triple its revenue. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 14:50 · Nanine Steenkamp
Twitter apologises for fake tweets
Twitter has apologised for fraudulent tweets after tweeting from personal accounts of users for marketing purposes. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 14:44 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan social media site for professionals set for September launch
A new Kenyan social network for professionals with integrity who want to deal with other honest and reliable professionals drawn from different fields for business, for hiring and for leadership, is set to be later this year. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Google announces app for social gaming service
Google has launched its new Google Play Games app to be used for the company’s social gaming service and also help users browse recently played games including those being played by friends on Google Plus. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Many Nigerian bloggers copy and paste – Myne Whitman
Nigeria-born US-based writer and blogger, Myne Whitman, has decried the shortage of bloggers that post original content in Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom and DoC to work closer together
Yunus Carrim, South Africa’s communications minister, has pledged to explore ways to create “a more enabling environment” for them to work with Telkom after meeting its Group CEO Sipho Maseko. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 12:52 · Brandon Gregory
SA’s internet is slow, expensive and a barrier to job creation – Shinn
South Africa’s internet connection speed has one of the lowest averages in the world, according to Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), referring to the first quarter Akamai report. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 12:48 · Paul Adepoju
Konga launches Nokia app
Nigeria's online megastore, Konga.com, has launched a Nokia app now available on the Windows store. → Read more
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