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Mon, May 27th, 08:10 · Kamau Mbote
Connected Kenya conference kickoff
The Connected Kenya conference is set to officially kick off tomorrow, with the Kenya ICT Board updating delegates on developments on the National ICT Master Plan. → Read more
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Mon, May 27th, 07:59 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana’s Hope City project relocated
Ghana’s multi-billion dollar ICT enclave Hope City has been relocated by its developers to satisfy the interests of investors and facilitate easier land acquisition. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:35 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA online sphere perfect startup environment
South Africa “desperately needs” entrepreneurs, and the online sphere is the perfect environment for new startups to thrive, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:27 · Martin Cheruiyot
ICT will transform Liberia – minister
Information Communication Technology (ICT) will change Liberia, according to a minister, with new graduates set to provide technical administrative competencies to the country. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:24 · Nanine Steenkamp
ICASA’s iBurst interdict extended
The expiration date of the interdict preventing the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) from confiscating iBurst equipment has been extended by a month. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:20 · Brandon Gregory
COSATU threatens “Marikana” over e-tolls
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said today they were growing impatient with authorities thwarting their protests plans and will continue to fight against e-tolling. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:15 · Gabriella Mulligan
Credit cards remain future of online payments – Hammerschmidt
Credit cards will be the future of online payments, although various wallets will be consolidated and may be incorporated onto mobile phones, according to Karl Hammerschmidt, co-founder of RunwaySale. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 15:07 · Kamau Mbote
Small and fragmented markets remain challenge to innovation
Small market size and low buying power are just two of the challenges facing innovators in Africa, with the market not big enough to consume innovations. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:57 · Susan Mwenesi
Amnesty app nominated for technology award
A mobile application by Amnesty International designed to protect human rights activists has been nominated for the Global Impact award. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:49 · Kamau Mbote
Internews named finalist in data journalism awards
Kenyan firm Internews’ Data Dredger, which provides journalists with data on health and related topics online, has been named a finalist in the global 2013 Data Journalism awards. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:17 · Martin Cheruiyot
Zinox to build ICT product mall in Nigeria
Zinox Group is to launch Africa’s largest Information Communications Technology (ICT) products mall in 2016, providing software and hardware products under one roof. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:14 · Martin Cheruiyot
Information technology to enhance security in Nigeria
Terrorism and other security issues will only be addressed through providing information technology, education and employment opportunities, according to Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) president Demola Aladekomo. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:10 · Nanine Steenkamp
Launch48 to expand its startup events
Launch48 is to extend its startup events for aspirant entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and Australia, after successfully hosting its first weekend in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 14:05 · Nanine Steenkamp
Q&A: Social startup focus a South African trend
British entrepreneur Simon McCann, also commercial director at Launch48, spoke to HumanIPO about the startup scene in South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) and what it takes to become a successful startup entrepreneur. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 13:55 · Brandon Gregory
Now Novel – an online platform for writers
An online platform has been established provide aspiring novelists with the latest techniques, mentorship and “constant motivation”. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 13:44 · Nick Sato
Ory Okolloh departs Google for Omidyar Network
Philanthropic investment firm Omidyar Network has announced Google’s policy manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Ory Okolloh as its new director of investments within its government transparency initiative. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 13:39 · Brandon Gregory
Vodacom drops international call rates significantly
Vodacom has launched International Calling Plus, cutting the cost of international calls to 118 countries by 88 per cent. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 13:18 · Nick Sato
Galaxy S4 named world’s top smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been named the top-rated smartphone in the world just a month after its release, dethroning the LG Optimus G. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 12:53 · Gabriella Mulligan
Lack of broadband, high data costs obstacles to African startups
The biggest obstacles to startups across Africa are the lack of broadband and the oppressive price of data, according Andre de Wet, chief executive officer (CEO) of PriceCheck. → Read more
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Fri, May 24th, 12:16 · Mercy Makumi
Windhoek to host e-learning conference
The 8th annual eLearning Africa conference is to be held in Windhoek, Namibia, from May 29 to 31, with Microsoft as the leading sponsor. → Read more
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