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Mon, February 11th, 16:02 · Brandon Gregory

Equatorial Guinea praises Ghana ICT module

Serapio Sima Ntutumu, senior economic advisor to the President of Equatorial Guinea, has said the ICT module under the Ghana Youth Employment Development Agency (GYEEDA) is exciting. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:56 · Robin Okuthe

Kenya’s first Developers Day using deCarta slated for March

South African digital maps specialist mapIT is to host its first Developer’s Day in Kenya’s capital Nairobi as it expands its service across Africa. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:52 · Kamau Mbote

Safaricom in deal with Nokia to sell Lumia phones in Kenya

Kenyan telecom Safaricom has entered into an agreement with Nokia allowing it to retail the Lumia 820 and 920 phones in its outlets countrywide. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:47 · Kamau Mbote

REVIEW: Mi-Fone power bank emergency mobile charger

One of the greatest shortcomings of smartphones is the low battery charge-retention when used to full potential, particularly in activities that involve data connection. The Mi-Fone power bank emergency mobile charger is designed to ensure supply of emergency power, solving this problem. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:44 · Kamau Mbote

Self driving car could be available by 2018

Google plans to launch the self driving car in the next five years, according to Google product manager for autonomous driving Anthony Levandowski. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:36 · Brandon Gregory

Cosatu: drive slow protests will ensure scrapping of e-tolls

Dumisane Dakile, Gauteng provincial secretary for Cosatu, is of the opinion that a series of “drive-slow” protests will ensure the scrapping of the e-tolling system. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:30 · Elly Okutoyi

African ads giants Cheki and PrivateProperty merge into “one big force”

Two of Africa’s largest online classified ads companies have merged to form Africa’s largest online advertising group, One Media Africa. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 next month

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S4 smartphone model on March 15, with reports claiming the device will be available for purchase by early April. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 14:59 · Gabriella Mulligan

Apple iWatch under development, reports

Apple may be nearing completion of an iWatch, used for messaging, navigation, mobile payments and health monitoring, reports suggest. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 14:47 · Nanine Steenkamp

MiName steps into market niche

South African startup MiName is looking to protect users from marketing exploitation by rewarding them with cash for being connected to brands they are interested in hearing from. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 14:15 · Brandon Gregory

ICASA councillor faces criminal charge from telecom

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) councillor Joseph Lebooa is facing a criminal charge laid by Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) after he claimed he was hijacked and threatened by representatives of the firm. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:46 · Gabriella Mulligan

Twitter storm over Pope resignation

Twitter has seen an outpouring of responses to news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning due to “advanced age”. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:34 · Brandon Gregory

NCA announces standards for Ghana’s set-top boxes

The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has released the minimum specifications for receivers of free-to-air Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in the country. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:16 · Gabriella Mulligan

Pule drops e.tv appeal

South Africa’s Communications Minister Dina Pule will not appeal the High Court decision in favour of e.tv with respect to the control of set-top boxes, in a bid to facilitate the country’s digital migration. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 13:06 · Tom Jackson

Vodacom drops pay-once data promo

South African telecom Vodacom has ended its pay-once data promotion, pushing up the cost of data packages for customers. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 12:33 · Tom Jackson

SA Presidency dismisses Pule sack rumours

A spokesman for South African president Jacob Zuma has denied rumours Minister of Communications Dina Pule is to be fired in an imminent reshuffle. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 12:18 · Nanine Steenkamp

PANA TV to host M-Net programmes

Online television streaming platform Pan African TV (PANA TV) has acquired more than 1,000 hours of M-Net programmes to broadcast on the web. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 12:07 · Nanine Steenkamp

Media attempts to halt UCC cut-off

Reporters at the Human Rights Network for Journalists Uganda (HRNJ-U) have sued the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on the grounds of privacy and freedom of expression infringements as SIM card registration processes continue. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 11:39 · Gabriella Mulligan

Problems reported with iOS 6.1 update

The recently released iOS 6.1 update has been causing trouble for iPhone users, with complaints including diminished battery life and problems in network connectivity. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 11:14 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenyans still confused between BVR and electronic voting, IEBC says

Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed concerns over the large number of voters who still believe voting will be electronic, just three weeks before the March 4 polls. → Read more