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Thu, February 28th, 09:37 · Nanine Steenkamp

Mxit Launch, a content management community tool revealed

South African social chat app Mxit revealed a new content management page, similar to Wordpress, expected to launch tomorrow, March 1, at the 27dinner in Cape Town last night (Wednesday). → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson

Great things ahead, says Apple boss

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has promised the company has “great stuff” on the way, seeking to reassure shareholders over falling share prices. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 09:19 · Gabriella Mulligan

Kenya ICT Board partners in Sing and Unite initiative

The Kenya ICT Board is one of a number of partners spearheading an initiative that will see Kenyans uniting at 1pm today to sing the national anthem in support of a peaceful and transparent presidential election. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 08:45 · Richard Cutcher

Google Glass appears on eBay for US$16,000

An ultimately wasted bidding war began on eBay last week when a man from Ohio, United States, claimed to have a pair of the sought-after Google Glass for sale. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 08:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Election Thief game app launches in Kenya

Kenyan developers University of Games (UoG) have created election-themed game app Election Thief in a bid to prompt consideration of peace and leadership ahead of the March 4 polls. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 08:13 · Kamau Mbote

CCK stands ground on advert for consumer representative

The Communications Commission of Kenya has refused to take down an advert posted by Ministry of Information and Communication permanent secretary Bitange Ndemo seeking individuals to sit on its board as consumer representatives. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 08:02 · Paul Adepoju

MTN Nigeria reveals new data plans for BB Z10, lowers cost of device

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest operator, is promoting the sale of the latest BlackBerry device, BB Z10, by slashing its price. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 07:27 · Tefo Mohapi

Mxit in partnership with Junk Mail

Mxit has entered into a partnership with Junk Mail classifieds which will see the latter take over and re-launch the Mxit classified platform. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 06:53 · Babongile Matyila

Google+ now more social

Google has altered its Google+ social network so users can sign into apps and websites through it when browsing. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 16:06 · Brandon Gregory

FNB, the best bank in South Africa

First National Bank (FNB) has enjoyed much success lately, being rated best bank in South Africa and the most innovative in the world. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 16:04 · Nanine Steenkamp

Cape Town Science Centre re-launched in Observatory

The Cape Town Science Centre has officially re-launched officially on Tuesday after moving from its previous location in the Canal Walk shopping centre to the suburb Observatory. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:57 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria using social media for disaster management – NEMA

Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is using social media in facilitating swift responses to disasters and other emergency situations. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:57 · Gabriella Mulligan

First satellite smartphone launched

The world’s first “smartphone satellite” has been launched into space, where it will orbit the Earth for the next six months. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:52 · Richard Cutcher

Google music streaming service would boost industry

A Universal Music Group digital executive has said Google would have “a very positive impact” on the industry were it to launch a music-streaming service. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:49 · Tom Jackson

CWG, Symantec partner on cyber security in Uganda

The Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has partnered with Symantec to provide Ugandan security, storage and systems management solutions. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:45 · Richard Cutcher

Increased satellite broadband coming to Angola

A partnership between pan-African satellite and wireless internet provider Q-KON and Angolan Startel is set to bolster broadband services in the southern African country. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:36 · Tom Jackson

Adobe brings Photoshop Touch to iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

Adobe has brought the Photoshop Touch app to iPhone, iPod Touch and Android phones, almost a year after it launched on iPad and Android tablets. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:25 · Tom Jackson

Piracy costs SA businesses ZAR5.7 million in 2012

New figures released by the BSA show unlicenced software costs South African businesses more than ZAR5.7 million (US$676,000) in 2012, a six-fold increase from the previous year. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 14:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

Q&A: Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore

The regional vote-transmitting system provided by Safaricom for the Kenyan elections will be secure, and will reduce the possibility of electoral fraud, according to the company’s chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Collymore. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 14:24 · Elly Okutoyi

iHub and Intel partner to mature local tech scene

iHub has today announced a partnership with chipmaker Intel that will see the two organisations train developers in Kenya while scaling mobile apps in a bid to nurture the tech community. → Read more