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Tue, May 7th, 15:05 · Mercy Makumi

Adobe starts subscriptions for its desktop apps

Adobe’s desktop apps, including Photoshop, previously known as Creative Suite (CS), will now be branded CC to reflect their integral part of Creative Cloud. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:43 · Richard Cutcher

E-toll debate an utter disgrace – DA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has slammed the manner in which today’s South African e-tolling bill discussion was managed and said the proper legislative process was not followed. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:39 · Susan Mwenesi

Vodacom Tanzania and GNLD in M-Pesa deal

Nutritions company GNLD will now allow its Tanzania customers to pay for products through M-Pesa thanks to a deal with Vodacom Tanzania and GNLD. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:26 · Susan Mwenesi

Motorola’s injunction abused its position – EU

European Union (EU) officials have slammed Google-owned Motorola Mobility for filing a patent injunction against Apple, saying the company abused its position → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:20 · Nanine Steenkamp

Telkom Gauteng services to be restored soon

Telkom’s suspended services in selected residential areas of Gauteng will be restored on Friday, May 10, as the South African telecommunications company progressively repairs damages caused by cable theft. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:05 · Martin Cheruiyot

Cybercrime threatening Rwanda’s IT development

Internet fraudsters and an absence of suitable cyber security could cripple Rwanda’s efforts to become a major regional IT hub in Africa. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 13:47 · Kamau Mbote

Report projects bright future for innovation hubs in Africa

The future of African innovation hubs remains bright, according to the iHub 'Comparative Study On Innovation Hubs Across Africa', pointing to rapid progress in a short time span. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 13:24 · Martin Cheruiyot

Reporters discuss impact of technology in Sudan

Around 100 Sudanese journalists, bloggers, editors and publishers attended a forum on journalism’s digital revolution at the weekend to discuss how media can capitalise on new technology and social networks. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 13:02 · Paul Adepoju

Bad mobile experience reflects badly on brand – Google

Honey Ogundeyi, industry manager at Google Nigeria, has said companies and brands that do not have mobile optimised websites stand the risk of creating a bad image for their brands. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 12:45 · Mercy Makumi

East Africa single tourist visa held back by poor tech infrastructure

The plan to have a single East Africa Community (EAC) tourist visa has been delayed because of a lack of sophisticated ICT equipments. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 12:37 · Susan Mwenesi

US Senate Approves Online Sales Tax Plan

Online retailers could soon have to pay sales duties in the United States after the Senate passed a bill to impose the tax. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 12:15 · Nanine Steenkamp

BD’s paywall roll-out anticipated

BusinessDay’s digital paywall platform is expected to launch today (Tuesday), after its planned release on Monday, May 6, failed as a result of technical problems. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 11:11 · Martin Cheruiyot

Health APP, an answer to many

Avallain, a health information application developed by medical practitioners, has moved to fill a market gap by adding two sections to their iAfya app. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 11:06 · Paul Adepoju

Mobile web is catching up with SMS advertising – Elo Umeh

Elo Umeh, chief executive officer (CEO) of Twinpine, has described SMS as the most efficient advertising platform in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 11:03 · Kamau Mbote

Food startup Hellofood secures US$20 million in funding

Hellofood, which owns food delivery service foodpanda, has secured more than US$20 million in funding from a group including Investment AB Kinnvik and Phenomen Ventures. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 10:31 · Nanine Steenkamp

Windows update underway, hits 100 million sales

Windows has announced an update of Windows 8 as it crossed the 100 million count in license sales within a semester of release. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 10:30 · Tom Jackson

Ivory Coast telecoms risk losing licences

Telecommunications companies in Ivory Coast risk losing their licences due to poor service, while the government is also seeking to ensure part local ownership. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 10:16 · Paul Adepoju

Mobile Web West Africa 2013 underway in Lagos

The 2013 edition of Mobile Web West Africa 2013 is officially underway in Lagos, beginning with its first ever Focus Day. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 10:15 · Kamau Mbote

Samsung S4 unveiled in Nairobi

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has launched in Kenya, two weeks after it was unveiled in South Africa. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 09:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

CBN’s iTeller speeds up cheque truncation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a cheque truncation system on its iTeller platform in order to meet national cheque deadlines effectively. → Read more