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Mon, March 25th, 12:53 · Nanine Steenkamp

Apple acquires indoor GPS startup

Apple has bought indoor GPS startup WifiSLAM for US$20 million, but is remaining secretive about its strategy. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 12:22 · Brandon Gregory

Vodacom extends its LTE service to all customers

Vodacom, South Africa’s leading mobile network operator, has extended its long-term evolution (LTE) services providing high-speed access to the internet beyond its contract customers. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 12:13 · Vincent Matinde

Buni TV launches customised content for the platform

One of Africa’s video on demand services, Buni TV, has launched customized content for its platform by unveiling its own commissioned comedy series. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:51 · Paul Adepoju

Experts blame NCC for the dwindling fortunes of CDMA companies in Nigeria

An expert has blamed bad government policies and an unfavorable operating environment as the reasons why Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operating companies are not thriving in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

South African scientist to build digital brain

A South African scientist is working on the development of a digital brain as part of a project to detect the procession of mental disorders. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:19 · Paul Adepoju

Google partners with journalists in Ghana on local contents and revenue generation

The country manager of Google Ghana, Estelle Akofio-Sowah, has expressed their commitment to help media houses to increase their revenues and improve their online presence. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:12 · Brandon Gregory

Second phase for SA’s Gauteng e-tolls plan denied

Claims by Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng caucus leader, indicating motorists in the province will face more tolled highways as the second phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) were given the greenlight, have been denied. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:03 · Elly Okutoyi

We are not to blame for hacked sites, says Safaricom

Kenyan network operator Safaricom has denied its servers have been hacked and said the vulnerabilities experienced on several accounts are on the affected sites and not their servers. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 10:59 · Nanine Steenkamp

Techy traffic jam notice service to launch in Ghana

Ghanaian mobile app Jamless will be launching in Accra in April, aiming to provide a solution by supplying direct traffic information to drivers on mobile devices. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju

NCC postpones MNP launch until April

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced it will not be able to launch Mobile Number Portability (MNP) today (Monday), and is now aiming for April 4. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 09:37 · Kamau Mbote

Assange leading in nomination for human rights awards in the US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reported to be leading the vote for the US Human Rights Awards despite being pursued by the US government for publishing classified documents that allegedly showed human rights abuses. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 09:15 · Kamau Mbote

Seacom congestion persists as repairs continue following cable cut

Seacom users continue to experience congestion following a cut of the cable in the Mediterranean Sea with the company saying work to restore transmission to customers was ongoing. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 08:46 · Elly Okutoyi

Microsoft Office 2013 now available in Nigeria

Nigeria is the first African country to have Office 2013 available in its market, barely two months after it was officially made public. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 08:05 · Vincent Matinde

Ethiopia to begin construction of Ethio ICT park

Ethiopia has begun the construction of an ICT park that will cost ETB5 billion (US$270 million) and is funded by the government. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 07:04 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile and social media greatly influence retail in Africa

A study by Jana Research suggests social media and the mobile phone greatly influence the retail choices of customers in Africa. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 06:43 · Richard Cutcher

Dell bidding war begins

Michael Dell’s proposed buyout of the personal computer company he founded almost 30 years ago and shares his name with has been rocked by two rival bids. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 05:51 · Richard Cutcher

iPhone is outdated says BlackBerry chief

Apple lacks innovation and its iPhone is “still the same”, according to BlackBerry’s chief executive Thorsten Heins who has finally launched the BB Z10 in the United States. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 05:30 · Richard Cutcher

Pressure on Pule and boyfriend builds

Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, has been accused of nepotism after allegations emerged her boyfriend was behind appointments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
Sat, March 23rd, 17:47 · Richard Cutcher

SA venture capitalists invest in 88mph

Cape Town-based venture capital firm 4Di Capital has invested in African seed accelerator 88mph, a first for the continent’s accelerator scene. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 16:10 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zamtel chair to lead SATA

The chairman of Zambian telecommunications operator Zamtel will step in as chairman of the South African Telecommunication Association (SATA) from April to address challenges in the telecommunications industry. → Read more