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Fri, April 12th, 06:48 · Nanine Steenkamp

Shoe reflector tech enables bioterrorism and infection detection

Running trainer reflectors will be able to detect bioterrorism threats and diagnose infectious diseases, scientists revealed at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society this week in New Orleans. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 06:25 · Richard Cutcher

Telkom central to SA’s broadband rollout

South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has said part state-owned Telkom will form the “bulk” of the country’s nationwide broadband network after it finally outlined its policy for consultation. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

African tech still an oxymoron to international investors

Investment expert Andrea Böhmert, partner at Knife Capital, believes there is still confusion around the technology potential and its success when it comes to Africa and international investors. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 14:03 · Gabriella Mulligan

Samsung launches Galaxy Mega

Samsung today launched the Galaxy Mega, the largest handset available to date, hoping to combine the portability of a smartphone with the capabilities of a tablet. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 13:55 · Tom Jackson

Microsoft creative director quits

Adam Orth, a creative director at Microsoft, has resigned after a week of controversy following comments about the new next-generation Xbox. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 13:45 · Richard Cutcher

WEF calls on government to connect communities

A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has called on governments in developing countries to connect their communities through “digital development”. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 13:41 · Tom Jackson

Google introduces Glass Collective

Google has formed an investment syndicate with two venture capital (VC) firms named the “Glass Collective” to provide seed funding to startups building for the Google Glass platform. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 13:23 · Kamau Mbote

Orange Kenya slashes call rates in battle for market share

Orange Kenya has today slashed calling prices in what it says is a response to price elasticity in the market, which the company says could influence how customers call and send messages. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:57 · Tom Jackson

Tanzanian firms get innovation funding

Six Tanzanian firms have been awarded a total of TZS85 million (US$52,500) under the country’s Innovation Fund, designed to support innovation as a means of boosting the economy. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:47 · Richard Cutcher

African tech hubs rank low in WEF report

Africa’s tech hubs and economic powerhouses have been placed in the bottom half of a table listing countries readiness to adopt new technology compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF). → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:37 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pistorius family condemns social media “disrespect”

The family of Oscar Pistorius has condemned the disrespectful tone of commentary on social media surrounding Pistorius’ killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:08 · Tom Jackson

Malware risk from top porn sites

Advertisements displayed by the most popular pornography websites have been found to be installing harmful files on users’ computers. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 12:02 · Nanine Steenkamp

Microsoft working on new tablet series

Microsoft is in the process of developing a smaller-sized tablet series to keep up with competitors. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:45 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling to begin within two months

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has confirmed the controversial e-tolling in Gauteng province is to begin within the next two months. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:31 · Gabriella Mulligan

Innovate Kenya challenge launches for solutions to local challenges

Global Minimum has launched the Innovate Kenya 2013 challenge, inviting high school students to submit tech solutions to locally pressing issues. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:24 · Nanine Steenkamp

Pule responds to police investigations

South African communication minister Dina Pule has responded to the accusations of corruption against her by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), calling the allegations political point scoring. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 11:18 · Richard Cutcher

Bitcoin’s rollercoaster value continues

Digital currency Bitcoin reached its highest value yesterday (Wednesday) before plunging more than US$160, as the increasingly popular unit continues to fluctuate. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 10:54 · Vincent Matinde

Video link for Uhuru/Ruto ICC case would cost US$60,000

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Registry has told the court it would cost KSh5 million (US$60,000) to set up a video link facility to hear the cases against new Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 09:41 · Richard Cutcher

MTN eyeing up US$8 billion acquisitions, on Myanmar shortlist

The MTN Group, on the shortlist of 15 bidders to take one of Myanmar’s telecoms licences, is looking to spend up to US$8 billion on acquisitions. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 09:30 · Kamau Mbote

How terrorists could hijack planes using a smartphone

A security expert with N.Runs AG in Germany has revealed how a terrorist could take control of a plane using a smartphone. → Read more