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Tue, July 15th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Carmudi launches global app for Android devices
Online car classifieds platform Carmudi, which operates in several African markets, has launched a global app for Android devices to allows users to browse thousands of cars on the go. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Innovators win $160k in Rwanda’s creative hub competition
Nine innovators in the fields of TV production, digital media, mobile applications, animation, educational content and business magazines have won RWF109 million (US$160,000) between them in the first round of Rwanda Creative Hub's competition. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Online marketplaces creating jobs, unlocking innovations for Nigerian SMEs – Kaymu
Online marketplaces and e-commerce in general are helping in the creation of jobs and unlocking innovations for SMEs in Nigeria, according to Evangeline Wiles, deputy managing director of Kaymu Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Airways offers check-in via mobile
Kenya Airways has rolled a mobile check-in service, providing passengers with the ability to select flights and seats, obtain frequent flyer updates and customer notifications, and check-in for their flights via mobile. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Open data not trusted by officials – study
Officials’ worries about the integrity of data are a barrier to machine-readable data in open data initiatives becoming available, according a study the World Wide Web Foundation (WWWF). → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms blame rainfall for poor service
Telecoms in Nigeria have blamed excessive rainfall in some parts of the country for poor quality of service on various networks. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya digital media bootcamp to be held next week
Kenya’s United States International University (USIU) will on July 24 and 25 host a conference on the effective use of digital media, focusing on online technology. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
NPA to begin e-toll prosecutions – report
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed two senior prosecutors have been assigned with initiating prosecution of individuals who have not paid e-tolls, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Alcatel’s mBox set for Senegalese m-Diabetes mobile initiative
Alcatel-Lucent will provide the Senegalese Ministry of Health and partners with the MNC technological platform mBox as part of the m-Diabetes initiative, which seeks to create awareness among patients and train medical professionals. → Read more
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Tue, July 15th, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Uganda included in Mozilla digital literacy programme
The Mozilla Foundation will in the next two months have more than 100,000 people participate in learning basic internet use and other digital skills, the Ugandan capital Kampala earmarked as one of the starting points followed by New York, San Francisco and cities in India, Indonesia and several other African countries. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria Stock Exchange to delist Starcomms, Mtech, Daar Communications
The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced plans to delist 21 companies including some tech companies. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
StarTimes Media unveils $78.8m investment in Kenya
StarTimes Media has sunk KSh6.9 million (US$78.8 million) into a project that will see the company establish its Africa Headquarters and Dubbing Centre for Film and Broadcast Television in Kenya by the end of 2015. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
DA to take legal action against Motsoeneng appointment
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) will be taking legal action against the permanent appointment of South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
More Nigerian cities to go digital by October 31 – minister
Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s minister of information, has announced more Nigerian cities will be switched over from analogue to digital transmission, with state governments to be prepared for full digital migration on October 31. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
YouTube enters into premium content talks
YouTube has entered into a round of discussions with Hollywood and independent producers to provide the platform with premium content, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Pistorius Tweets not in contempt of court
South African murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ latest Tweets are not in contempt of court, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Mugabe highlights need to bridge digital divide
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has highlighted the need to bridge the digital divide in rural areas of the country, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel launches new roaming package in Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria has launched a new roaming package called Roam and Home, which it said will empower subscribers to connect with business associates, friends and family members at discounted rates. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
SA Internet Governance Forum takes place this week
South Africa’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Johannesburg this week, with the public invited to participate in the event. → Read more
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Mon, July 14th, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju
Celltick to create Galaxy 11 default interface for Samsung Android phones in Nigeria
Celltick is to create a custom Galaxy 11 interface for Samsung Android phones in Nigeria, based on Celltick’s Start application. → Read more
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