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Wed, April 3rd, 09:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

Proposals for pre-construction phase of SKA telescope underway

A request for proposals (RfP) for the pre-construction phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope to be built in South Africa has been issued to attract international companies’ collaboration. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 09:15 · Kamau Mbote

Telkom Kenya confirms new communications manager

Integrated telecommunications services provider Telkom Kenya has confirmed the appointment of Maureen Sande as its new chief corporate communications officer. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:57 · Nanine Steenkamp

Kytetime controls teenage mobile internet surfing

Canadian-developed app Kytetime has been released to assist parents in monitoring teen access to the internet through smartphones. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:35 · Vincent Matinde

New portal to bring African Diaspora ICT experts back home

A new portal, ICTAfrica, has been launched to enable African ICT experts in the Diaspora to get jobs in the continent. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:34 · Brandon Gregory

MultiChoice increases subscription price in Zambia

MultiChoice has increased its subscriber price in Zambia by three to four per cent, depending on the bouquet, due to increasing infrastructure and operating costs. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:25 · Elly Okutoyi

Ethiopian government spying on political activists

A report released by the Citizen Lab has indicated the Ethiopian government is using spyware to monitor political activists and opposition groups in the country. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 08:10 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel Nigeria wins best telecoms company and CEO awards

Airtel has bagged the 2012 Nigerian telecommunications company of the year award from City People Magazine. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 07:42 · Kamau Mbote

Securities and Exchange Commission rules on companies use of social media

American companies can now make announcements through Facebook, Twitter and other social media so long as they notify investors in the sites. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 07:13 · Vincent Matinde

Internet firm looks to launch 4G network in Zimbabwe

Aquiva Wireless has made public plans to roll out a 4G network in Zimbabwe, making interconnectivity in the country on a par with the latest technology. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd, 05:27 · Nanine Steenkamp

Invisible cloak more than a Harry Potter fantasy

An invisible cloak is no longer a fantasy item after American scientists succeeded in creating the first concealed-to-the-naked-eye garment in a microwave light laboratory. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

Mxlish suggested as official SA language

South African news site News24 reported on Monday on the national government decision to establish Mxit language, a shortened social mobile style used in texting, as the twelfth official language, as an April fool’s joke. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel repositions itself for MNP launch with new campaign

Airtel has launched a new advertising campaign through which it is seeking to take advantage of the forthcoming Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:24 · Tefo Mohapi

Java enabled browsers still vulnerable

Security experts report millions of computers are still at risk of being compromised due to Java vulnerabilities, despite Oracle having released multiple emergency patches in recent months. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:15 · Nanine Steenkamp

Android hint re-sparks Facebook phone rumours

A pre-event phrase inviting attendees of the Facebook conference on Thursday, April 4 to “come and see [its] new home on Android” restarted rumours a Facebook phone is on its way. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:09 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom SA to provide unemployed youth with ICT skills

Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Cisco and MICT-Seta as it looks to alleviate skills development and job creation problems in South Africa within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 16:02 · Tefo Mohapi

Desan Naidoo appointed by SAS as MD for Southern Africa

Desan Naidoo has been announced by SAS, the business analytics and software services provider, as being appointed as managing director (MD) for Southern Africa. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 14:21 · Brandon Gregory

#CARMemorial trending at number one on SA Twitter

A memorial for the 13 fallen South African soldiers sent to the Central African Republic (CAR) to fight the Seleka rebels took place today, causing many Tweets by both media companies and the public using #CARMemorial. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 14:10 · Elly Okutoyi

Facebook Timeline suit goes to trial

Facebook has lost the first round of its bid to stop the trademark infringement case filed against it by Timelines Inc, with the court ordering the social networking site should face trial. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 14:01 · Tefo Mohapi

Google improves its Maps service for Africa

Google has announced improvements to its Google Maps service specifically aimed at Africa, which include many more detailed maps for more countries on the continent and inclusion of some popular business locations. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd, 13:49 · Paul Adepoju

Glo celebrates tenth birthday with network expansion and upgrade

Globacom Nigeria is expanding its coverage across Nigeria and upgrading its network, in celebration of its tenth birthday. → Read more