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Wed, February 27th, 14:24 · Nanine Steenkamp

Global smartphone orders to hit 1.3 billion mark in 2016

Shipments of smartphones are set to double, making up half of all mobile device orders by 2016, according to research by Canalys. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:57 · Richard Cutcher

iROKING partners with 2go in Nigeria

More than nine million Nigerians on the 2go mobile messaging service now have access to popular West African free music streaming service iROKING. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:52 · Kamau Mbote

Nokia Life to launch in Kenya in April

Nokia will launch Nokia Life in Kenya next month, delivering tailored, locally relevant content in local languages for users who may not necessarily have a data plan. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:35 · Brandon Gregory

DA wants answers regarding SABC’s removal of Motsoeneng

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been “rocked by crises of mismanagement, corruption and an unstable board for 15 years” according to the country’s main opposition party. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:08 · Kamau Mbote

Sony launches 4K TV in Africa

Sony has unveiled the 4K 84-inch LED TV in Nairobi in a ceremony replicated in three other African cities in South Africa and Morocco. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 12:53 · Richard Cutcher

Instagram reaches 100 million users

Instagram now has one million people using the photo sharing service each month, despite a January crisis which saw it rapidly lose daily visitors. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 12:50 · Vincent Matinde

Electricity payment app Powertime unveils BlackBerry app

BlackBerry 10 owners can now use the new Powertime application to pay their electricity bills in South Africa. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 12:50 · Elly Okutoyi

BlackBerry pilots mobile money transfer on BBM

BlackBerry is in the pilot stages of launching its mobile money transfer service that will see users send money to each other via BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), in a bid to safeguard its market share. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 12:27 · Nanine Steenkamp

Google collaborates for Sub-Saharan internet expansions

Google has announced its collaboration with two network-driven companies in an attempt to make internet more accessible and effective in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 11:23 · Babongile Matyila

iPhone to launch new urine testing app

iPhone users will be able to analyse their urine using an app on their mobile expected to launch on March 25. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 11:05 · Brandon Gregory

Ugandan court refuses to block SIM card registration

The Ugandan High Court has refused to block the country’s SIM card registration process, in spite of claims the March 01 deadline was in violation of people’s right to communication. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 10:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA will not probe Vodacom Free4Sho price plan

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will not investigate Vodacom’s Free4Sho price plan amidst suggestions that it is anti-competitive. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 10:41 · Richard Cutcher

350 youths and women to be part of new SA entrepreneurship programme

Telkom has launched an entrepreneurship programme for women and young people, aimed at encouraging young business-minded individuals to start and grow their own businesses. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 10:17 · Paul Adepoju

University of Lagos could host SMWLagos2014 Youth Hub – Obi Asika

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) could be set to feature at the next Social Media Week Lagos in February 2014, which the organiser has told HumanIPO will be bigger and better. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 10:04 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA rejects MTR delay proposal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has rejected Cell C’s proposed delay the mobile termination rate (MTR) cuts, although the regulator will carry out the suggested market review. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 09:52 · Elly Okutoyi

31,000 names missing from IEBC register 4 days before election

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revealed around 31,000 names are missing from its Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system just four days before the election. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 09:51 · Vincent Matinde

13-year-old Kenyan speaks on his invention to keep cattle safe at TED

Richard Turere, 13, was the youngest speaker at the ongoing TED conference in California, highlighting how he uses flashlights to keep his cattle safe from lions in his rural village in Kenya. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 09:39 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA conflict of interest app set for overseas markets

Middle East and Europe expansion is the next move for a South African-created conflict of interest app. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 09:05 · Vincent Matinde

US$4.6 billion processed on mobile money platforms in one month

A GSMA report has revealed that over 224 million mobile money transactions totalling US$4.6 billion were made in June of last year alone, with Sub-Saharan Africa leading the pack. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 07:50 · Tefo Mohapi

BlackBerry launch “Set The World On Fire” tour through Alicia Keys

Singer Alicia Keys, BlackBerry’s new global creative director, is hoping to engage with fans through the BlackBerry Keep Moving Project during her “Set The World On Fire” Tour. → Read more