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Mon, April 29th, 08:45 · HumanIPO

Guest post: Tackling SA’s lack of coding education

Lyndsay Lawrence, developer at BrandsEye and co-founder of non-profit code educational organisation Umonya, wrote to HumanIPO about her love for coding, female stereotypes and the start of the project. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 08:34 · Kamau Mbote

Orange rewards internet users

Orange Kenya for the next two months will reward customers for purchasing mobile internet bundles through bonus voice and SMS airtime, in a move to increase internet usage. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 08:26 · Vincent Matinde

The Red Cross launches mobile survey app

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a mobile application enabling the organisation to gather crucial information from the countries it operates in. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 07:57 · Richard Cutcher

Sunday Times reporters ridicule Pule in print

The three Sunday Times journalists accused by South African communications minister Dina Pule of acting on personal motives and “blackmailing” her have hit back in print. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 07:52 · Paul Adepoju

First Nigerian Bloggers Fair held in Lagos

Fifty top writers selected from across Nigeria attended the first Nigerian Bloggers Fair at the weekend, discussing the theme ‘Blogging Profitability’. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 07:09 · Tom Jackson

Zuckerberg reaped $2.3 billion windfall pre-IPO

Facebook chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg exercised 60 million stock options shortly before the company’s initial public offering (IPO) last year, reaping a gain of nearly US$2.3 billion. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 06:38 · Kamau Mbote

“Innocence of Muslims” movie tops removal requests

The “Innocence of Muslims” movie trailer was amongst the videos with the most removal requests from different countries around the world, according to the Google Transparency Report. → Read more
Mon, April 29th, 05:56 · Tom Jackson

SA soccer boss at centre of Pule blackmail campaign – report

Jomo Sono, the owner of the Jomo Cosmos soccer team, has been accused by a newspaper of being at the centre of the alleged blackmail campaign against South African communications minister Dina Pule. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 17:00 · Kamau Mbote

Zain remains without licence in South Sudan

Zain has yet to granted a licence to operate in South Sudan, in spite of being the largest operator by market share in the young country. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 15:57 · Nanine Steenkamp

iTunes reaches $6.5bn by 10th birthday

Apple’s iTunes celebrates its birthday today after declaring a sale income of US$6.5 billion generated by media, app and service sales. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 15:48 · Nanine Steenkamp

ApexPeak to launch in Singapore

Online financing startup ApexPeak is planning to move into the Singaporean market as it completes the 88mph startup programme in Cape Town. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 15:45 · Brandon Gregory

Microsoft and Toyota team up to create smart cars

Microsoft and Toyota have teamed up to bring about an internet service linking home computers and smartphones to cars, allowing users to connect with social networks and locate tourist areas. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 15:02 · Richard Cutcher

Samsung remains on top in smartphone race

Statistics released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) have revealed Samsung has maintained its position as the “undisputed leader” in the global smartphone market. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 14:19 · Nanine Steenkamp

Google Trends an investor advisor, study says

Google’s pattern trending feature Google Trends shows great potential to direct stock movement information, according to Warwick Business School. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 14:15 · Gabriella Mulligan

Faster typing with KALQ keyboard

Researchers have created a keyboard for touchscreen devices, dubbed KALQ, which allows users to type up to 34 per cent faster than when using the QWERTY layout. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 14:08 · Brandon Gregory

Airport.tv celebrates one year of operation

Airport.tv remains the only digital television network operating in all nine of South Africa’s Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) airports and is “surpassing expectations” following its launch a year ago. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 14:08 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA celebrities check out startups for partnerships

South African television presenter Jeannie D and her partner, entrepreneur Brennan Wright, attended the 88mph Demo Day yesterday evening to get in touch with the tech startup market as they prepare to launch their own. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 13:57 · Tom Jackson

EA announces layoffs, numbers unclear

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced another round of layoffs, with rumours circulating up to 10 per cent of workforce may be leaving the company. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 13:47 · Tom Jackson

Kalahari SA’s leading online retail brand

Kalahari has been ranked as South Africa’s leading online brand, as a result of its brand awareness and its strong brand positioning. → Read more
Fri, April 26th, 13:35 · Brandon Gregory

FNB offers new Samsung Galaxy S4 deal

First National Bank (FNB) has added the Samsung Galaxy S4 to its range of smartphones in a deal worth more than ZAR6,000 (US$656), valid until June 30. → Read more