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Wed, February 20th, 17:25 · Tom Jackson

Angry Birds Trilogy passes one million sales

The Angry Birds Trilogy has sold over one million units worldwide and is set to launch on Wii U and Wii later this year. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 17:17 · Tefo Mohapi

Ubuntu unveil tablet interface

Ubuntu has unveiled its tablet interface one day before the first Ubuntu for Smartphones image for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 is made available. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 15:09 · Richard Cutcher

Plans for world’s first robot teacher revealed in UK

A hi-tech classroom revolution could be imminent after plans for the world’s first robot teacher were revealed by scientists at the University of Birmingham, in England. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 15:07 · Richard Cutcher

MTN deny plan to cut BlackBerry Internet Service

The popular BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) will not be discontinued in South Africa for those on the MTN network. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 14:48 · Nanine Steenkamp

Billion dollar lagging AU project to improve African infrastructure

The African Union (AU) project Programme for Infrastructure Development for Africa (Pida) is seeking private funding in order to commence with developments, including ICT improvements continent-wide. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 14:33 · Tom Jackson

Google’s shares hit all time high

Google’s share price passed US$800 for the first yesterday, pushing the company’s market valuation to US$266 billion. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 14:07 · Richard Cutcher

Middle East-based Etisalat suffers Asian knock to profits

Etisalat, a network operator with a rapidly growing market share in Nigeria, has had to reduce the value of its bussinesses in Pakistan and Sudan. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 13:26 · Kamau Mbote

Lenovo seeks more say in Africa and Middle East

Lenovo, the world's second-biggest maker of personal computers, will be launching its newest products, the Lenovo Yoga, Lenovo Thinkpad Twist and Lenovo Tablet 2, in Kenya within the next three weeks. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 12:57 · Nanine Steenkamp

More consolidation needed among operators, reveals global Telecom report

The latest Telecoms.com Intelligence Industry Survey reveals 65 percent of respondents believe more consolidation is needed among mobile operators. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 12:36 · Paul Adepoju

Africans in diaspora can help push for technological advancements – Professor George Ayitteh

The roles of Africans in the diaspora promoting technological advancements in various sectors of the continent's affairs have been highlighted by Professor George Ayitteh of the Free Africa Foundation. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 12:07 · Kamau Mbote

Google supports university students in creating election-based apps

Application developers from various universities in Kenya have showcased election-related apps created in partnership with the Google Developer group. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 12:03 · Paul Adepoju

Africans in diaspora have edge over others in job search

The impact of Africans in the diaspora has been described as having positive and negative effects on the continent’s economy. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 11:05 · Richard Cutcher

Africa and Middle East is France Telecom-Orange’s fastest growing market

France Telecom-Orange increased its users in Africa and the Middle East by 9.4 percent in 2012, making it the operator’s fastest growing market. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 10:26 · Richard Cutcher

SA ISPA calls on Telkom to reduce its broadband fees

Telkom has been implored to reduce charges on Internet service providers using its fixed-line broadband network to keep the market competitive. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 10:12 · Robin Okuthe

FEATURE: Cable theft crippling Kenya’s communications infrastructure

Power and telephone cable vandalism continues to interrupt Kenya’s infrastructural development, with companies like Telkom Kenya and Kenya Power claiming to be losing millions of shillings each year. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 10:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Cameroon declines proposed MTN and Orange rates

Cameroon regulator Agence de Regulation des Telecommunications (ART) has refused to accept proposed mobile tariffs pitched by operators MTN and Orange for authorisation based on dissatisfaction over suggested off-peak discounts. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 09:54 · Paul Adepoju

Healthcare takes centre stage at SMWLagos2013

The third day of the ongoing Social Media Week Lagos 2013 commenced with experts calling on participants to become more conscious of their health. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 09:39 · Vincent Matinde

ICT experts advise African brands to embrace mobile Web

Brands are yet to realise the true value of mobile Web, according to experts, even though Africa’s Internet users primarily go online via mobile phones. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 09:07 · Tom Jackson

Apple latest high profile hacking victim

Apple has admitted it has been the victim of hacking attacks, joining Facebook and Twitter as high profile victims of cyberattacks. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 09:06 · Paul Adepoju

Social media can reduce cost of healthcare – Dr Nkiruka Orajiaka

Nigerians have been advised to use social media to gather information on how to prevent diseases and live with certain medical conditions. → Read more