Page 357
-
Fri, June 28th, 09:21 · Paul Adepoju
Burundi to get broadband connectivity in a month
Landlocked Burundi will have its own broadband connectivity in one month, allowing Burundians to access all the ICT benefits of broadband. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 09:07 · Tom Jackson
Percentage of South Africans shopping online falls
The number of South Africans shopping online has fallen by four per cent in the last year, according to the latest MasterCard Online Shopping Survey, though more are reportedly highly satisfied with their overall experience. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 09:02 · Brandon Gregory
Zambian Watchdog accuses government of blocking their site
The Zambian Watchdog, a private online publication which exposes alleged government corruption, has been blocked by the government. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 08:26 · Richard Cutcher
Turkey hints at Twitter ban
Turkey has requested Twitter set up a “representative office” in the country because of the role social media played in the large scale protests against the government. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 08:20 · Tom Jackson
Rapid test device to improve HIV testing in Africa
An Australian healthcare company has launched AtomoRapid, an all-in-one rapid HIV test, in order to improve ease of use and reliability of testing in African countries where the disease is prevalent. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 08:11 · Kamau Mbote
Huawei partners with UCC to promote innovation
Huawei will partner with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in the annual UCC ACIA awards, aimed at promoting socio-economic growth, to be held today under the theme ICT innovation for National Development. → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 07:47 · Richard Cutcher
SEACOM network back up after backhaul problems
Terrestrial backhaul issues between Mtunzini and Johannesburg were to blame for service disruptions on the SEACOM networks in South Africa yesterday (Thursday). → Read more
-
Fri, June 28th, 07:08 · Nanine Steenkamp
Q&A: Digitisation will push government trust “through the roof”
Nicholas Okoye, president and chief executive officer at the Anabel Leadership Academy in Nigeria, spoke to HumanIPO about the role of governments in the digitisation of Africa. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 19:48 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzania heavily investing in broadband backbone
Tanzania is investing heavily in broadband, in an attempt to enable the country to become a hub of ICT infrastructure and solutions. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 19:37 · Brandon Gregory
FNB Online recognised by PwC survey
First National Bank’s (FNB) online banking platform was honoured as the best for internet banking at the thirteenth PwC survey on South African banking this year. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 15:57 · Nanine Steenkamp
Mobile money should be simple to reach unbanked – Standard Bank
Mobile money will be a solution for the unbanked it if is simple and relevant enough to reach them, a South African representative from Standard Bank has said. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 15:34 · Richard Cutcher
Office 365 expands African footprint
Microsoft’s Office 365 software has been launched in nine more markets across Africa, including Cameroon, Rwanda and Senegal. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 15:25 · Brandon Gregory
SABC and e.tv quit SAARF
Both the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and e.tv have stated their reasons for supporting the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in resigning from South African Audience Research Foundation (SAARF). → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 15:17 · Susan Mwenesi
Digital migration will boost Kenyan content providers – Signet
The amount of opportunities for local content providers will be increased once Kenya officially switches off from analogue transmission to digital transmission. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 14:55 · Kamau Mbote
Buni TV hopes to bring content through airtime
Buni TV is looking to take advantage of Africa’s unique attraction to mobile entertainment, rather than cinema and DVDs, and is almost ready to begin monetising mobile content. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 14:46 · Brandon Gregory
Social Estate – the new online platform connecting community members
A residential complex trustee has launched a new type of social network, called Social Estate, aiming to connect neighbours and streamline daily management tasks within an estate. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 14:28 · Martin Cheruiyot
Sony excites Kenyan market with new products
Sony has introduced two new products to the Kenyan market, including a home cinema system, the BDV-N9900SH, which features a ‘Football Mode’. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 14:19 · Mercy Makumi
Anti-money laundering takes high priority for banks
The level of interest by African banks in anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives has risen, according to the KPMG Africa Anti-Money Laundering Survey 2012. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 14:09 · Nick Sato
IEBC admits technology failure in March election
Kenya’s Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Isaac Hassan has admitted there were severe challenges during the country’s general elections in March, but said “we did our best”. → Read more
-
Thu, June 27th, 13:38 · Richard Cutcher
MTN misses chance to enter Myanmar
The MTN Group has missed out in its bid to become one of two new operators in the state of Myanmar, losing out to Norway’s Telenor and the Qatari Ooredoo. → 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