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Tue, March 12th, 11:05 · Elly Okutoyi

Google Student Ambassadors 2013 now open

University students from across sub-Saharan Africa can now apply for the third annual Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) programme, in which they would liaise between Google and campuses with a mission to use technology in making a difference. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 11:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Mobile number payments an imminent reality through Ching Payments

South African mobile transaction solution Ching Payments will enable South Africans to do cardless payment transactions via their mobile number, with a launch expected by the end of June 2013. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher

Guaranty Trust Bank reaches 90,000 mobile money subscribers in two months

Dare Adeyeri, chief information officer at Guaranty Trust Bank, Nigeria, believes now mobile money has begun in the West African country it will explode in usage. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 10:23 · Tom Jackson

Zuma must accept SABC resignations – DA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says President Zuma should accept the resignations of South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chairman Ben Ngubane and his deputy Thami ka Plaatjie. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 09:56 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cardinals tweet farewell to followers

Cardinals heading into the papal conclave to elect a new Pope have tweeted goodbye to their followers, as signal jamming devices will prevent communication throughout the voting. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 09:33 · Elly Okutoyi

iPhones can be used in detecting intestinal worms in Africa

Scientists have invented a novel way of using iPhones as conventional light microscopes that can be used in detecting intestinal worms in remote parts of Africa, with an accuracy level of 70 per cent. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 09:11 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel Nigeria launches BB10 data plans

Airtel, the first telecoms company in Nigeria to introduce BlackBerry 10 in its outlets nationwide, has introduced unique bundled data plans for the device. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 09:05 · Tom Jackson

Hacker exposes Hollywood stars and politicians

An anonymous hacker has published financial and personal information and Hollywood stars and US politicians, with Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, Jay-Z and Beyonce among those targeted. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:52 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA partners with IBM and ASTRON in DOME project

Square Kilometre Array (SKA) South Africa has partnered with IBM and the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) in the €34 million (US$44 million) DOME project, for the development of fast, low-power exascale computing systems to support the SKA telescope. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:31 · Richard Cutcher

Botswana biometric food coupon company in line for UN award

A biometric technology company which has changed the way Batswanans cash in their food coupons is into the third and final round of the United Nations Public Service Awards 2013. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:17 · Vincent Matinde

Ghana government put on spot over Hope City project

The Ghanaian government has been asked to clarify the public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the Hope City project, set to house the country’s ICT sector. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:06 · Vincent Matinde

ICASA warns on the use of unapproved cordless phones

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has warned against the use of unapproved cordless phones, as most cause interference with local networks. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 07:48 · Richard Cutcher

Nigerian banking expert optimistic for Africa success

A former Nigerian banking chief believes mobile money is where Africa can lead the world of science and technology the first time. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 15:31 · Gabriella Mulligan

Bug found in Kaspersky Internet Security 2013

A security researcher has uncovered a bug in Kaspersky’s Internet Security 2013 product which leaves users’ computers open for remote exploitation, which can result in a total operating system freeze. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 15:23 · Gabriella Mulligan

Online robot brain launched

An online “brain” for robots, Rapyuta, has been launched in a bid to standardise robotic behaviour and improve robot mobility. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 15:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA conflict of interest a trust issue

Director multi-representation in South Africa, which many believe poses a serious risk of fraud, is a question of trust, a credit bureau specialist believes. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 14:46 · Tom Jackson

SEACOM announces network upgrade

SEACOM is to upgrade its submarine network on the Southern and Eastern African coastlines in order to meet growing capacity demands and enable affordable internet access in East Africa. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 14:43 · Richard Cutcher

Kenyan I&M Bank looking at ATM biometric registration

I&M Bank, in Kenya, is investigating biometric devices to install into ATMs to tackle credit card fraud. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 14:30 · Tom Jackson

Telkom looks to cut jobs

South African part state-owned operator Telkom is to offer its employees voluntary severance packages as it looks to cut costs, warning that further retrenchments may be necessary if not enough take up the offer. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 14:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony chairman to retire

Sony chairman Sir Howard Stringer is to retire, he has announced, citing “new opportunities”. → Read more