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Thu, April 11th, 09:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

DA pressures SA parliament to reveal new broadband plan

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) is putting pressure on the government to complete the National Development Plan, following its failure marked by the return request of public funds. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 09:08 · Tom Jackson

Unprecedented declines in PC sales

Two reports have painted a bleak picture for the desktop and laptop industry, with the first three months of the year seeing unprecedented declines in sales. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:53 · Paul Adepoju

MTN clears air on BIS data usage confusion

MTN Nigeria has told HumanIPO it does not have fixed data sizes for its BlackBerry packages but is constantly reviewing its data offerings as it looks to clear up confusion around the Blackberry Internet Service (BIS). → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:37 · Tom Jackson

New Xbox to take over TV – report

Microsoft’s new Xbox will include a feature which allows the next-generation console to take over a television and set-top box, according to a report. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:37 · Igor Hobotov

More people relying on mobile for shopping – report

A new report sampling shoppers globally has concluded more people are relying on their mobile devices to make shopping decisions. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian govt service portal set to be launched next week

The Federal Government of Nigeria’s service portal will be launched next week in a bid to get government online and increase transparency. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 08:21 · Paul Adepoju

Konga.com set to launch Konga Mall

Nigeria’s online shopping website Konga.com has launched Konga Mall, hoping the innovation will revolutionise e-commerce in the West African country. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 07:41 · Kamau Mbote

Ericsson investing in energy efficient technology for 3G coverage

Ericsson says it is investing in new technology such as Antenna Integrated Radio and Psi coverage which will reduce power consumption on 3G base stations by up to 40 per cent. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 07:28 · Igor Hobotov

Google launches voice navigation for Android and iOS in Kenya

Google has officially unveiled the voice navigation for Android and iOS platforms in Kenya, taking the map experience to another level. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 07:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

Telecoms better chance for African investment than startups

Telecoms, rather than tech startups, are prioritised for investments in Africa because of the concrete factor, Gunnar Stork, director of equity and mezzanine in African and Latin America at Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), believes. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:56 · Richard Cutcher

Cape Town mapping startup launches mydoorhandle

A unique mapping device for all web enabled phones has been launched in Africa with the potential to aid couriers, take-away deliverers and businesses. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

Overseas investor confidence in Africa grows, tech to follow

Overseas investment interest is slowly picking up confidence as African telecommunication success stories grow, panel contributors at the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Alpha conference in South Africa revealed. → Read more
Thu, April 11th, 06:19 · Brandon Gregory

SABC’s new interim board aims for stability

Ellen Zandile Tshabalala, chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board, says the board’s immediate responsibility is to bring stability to the SABC after she was introduced to SABC staff. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 14:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

Lack of venture capital the obstacle to more tech investments in Africa

Graham Stokoe, of Ernst & Young South Africa, has highlighted a lack of venture capital to support tech startups as a hurdle to entering the African investment market. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 14:06 · Kamau Mbote

Unpatched vulnerabilities to increase risk on data – Kaspersky

Companies with haphazard patch management systems are more likely to be penetrated by cyber criminals, anti-malware giant Kaspersky Lab has warned. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 14:02 · Gabriella Mulligan

OPINION: Lack of transparency at DoC damaging

South African communications minister Dina Pule, along with her Department of Communications (DoC), shows complete disdain for transparency in her refusal to answer requests for information and pays little more than lip-service to ICT sector priorities. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 13:57 · Richard Cutcher

Blog hosts tumble out editorial staff

Blogging platform tumblr has ditched its dedicated editorial team, but will continue to look for “new ways to shine light on our creators”. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 13:29 · Brandon Gregory

DA lays criminal charges against Dina Pule

Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for the Democratic Alliance (DA), laid criminal charges against Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, today. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 13:19 · Tom Jackson

Pule invites public comment on broadband strategy

Minister of communications Dina Pule has invited all South Africans to contribute to the development of the National Broadband Policy (NBP) as the country targets 100 per cent broadband coverage by 2020. → Read more
Wed, April 10th, 13:03 · Tom Jackson

Nintendo launches eShop in SA

Nintendo launched its digital store in South Africa yesterday, allowing users to purchase games and download apps and demos. → Read more