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Wed, January 2nd, 09:10 · Elly Okutoyi

Tanzania begins analogue switch-off ahead of other East African countries

Tanzania became East Africa’s first country to begin analogue TV signal switch-off after the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology announced that Dar es Salaam would be the first city in the nation to enter into the digital broadcasting system. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 08:54 · Elly Okutoyi

Nokia Nigeria promises better e-waste management

Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia has admitted that its e-waste management initiative in Nigeria, dubbed the ‘Take Back Initiative’, has not done as well as expected and promised to come up with better methods to curb the amount of electronic waste in the West African country. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 07:30 · Paul Adepoju

Liberia’s Cellcom’s 4G network now 100 times faster thanks to ACE

Liberia's major telecommunications company, Cellcom, has become the first in Liberia to deploy the ultrafast fibre optic network in the West African country. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 06:45 · Gythan Munga

Major African Startup Events to Watch for in 2013

Last year, HumanIPO set out to bring you a series of upcoming African startup events as they happened. To commit to the same spirit this year, we begin with a look at major tech events that are set to be held in Africa in 2013. → Read more
Wed, January 2nd, 04:54 · Richard Cutcher

African Tech Review: Digital Migration progress is vital in 2013

For African politicians and officials involved in the increasingly protracted Digital Migration, 2012 has been a year they would rather forget, but how realistic is significant progress over the next 12 months? → Read more
Tue, January 1st, 08:26 · Vincent Matinde

Opinion: Content provision to be the next big thing in Africa’s Web industry

Web content generation will be the next big business in Africa as the continent’s Internet penetration peaks, and in due time, local content will be preferred to foreign production. → Read more
Tue, January 1st, 08:18 · Brandon Gregory

FEATURE: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and 8ta making provisions for faster internet for 2013

With the roll-out of multiple Long Term Evolution (LTE) projects and trials, South Africans can expect improved wireless communication of high-speed data for their mobile phones. → Read more
Sun, December 30th, 16:23 · Gabriella Mulligan

The Most Quirky Mobile Apps of 2012

2012 saw mobile developers outdo themselves, producing a range of innovative and quirky applications to assist mobile users in their professional endeavours and provide ample entertainment via mobile devices. HumanIPO picks out a few favourites. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 08:11 · Vincent Matinde

FEATURE: Africa’s telecom growth projection vs the world

2013 looks set to be the year where Africa’s telecom industry becomes the latest hotbed of innovation and growth, with the rapidly increasing number of mobile subscribers standing in stark contrast to the plateauing figures elsewhere in the world. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 08:04 · HumanIPO

African Tech Personality of the Year

In an industry which often depends on the motivation and energy of decisions-makers, one person has the ability to make a significant impact. HumanIPO picks out some of the most important players of 2012. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:52 · HumanIPO

African Tech Company of the Year

Technology in Africa is constantly evolving and companies face unique challenges on the continent as they try to keep up with international competitors while providing suitable services to the African consumer. The HumanIPO team pick out which companies they believe have performed best. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:43 · Elly Okutoyi

2012 Kenyan Tech Scene review: Tech/Incubation hubs

This year has seen a number of ICT incubation hubs and international investors set up base in Kenya, with Nairobi in particular catching the eye of the likes of IBM and private seed fund 88mph, just the latest entrants into the rapidly growing Kenyan tech scene. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:31 · HumanIPO

African Startup of the Year

Africa has seen a surge in technology startups in the past year and HumanIPO has tried to bring news on as many as possible. From those in their infancy to others making an impact across the continent and beyond, here is the HumanIPO team’s pick of the startups of the year. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:24 · Elly Okutoyi

2012 Kenyan Tech Scene review: Social Media

Increased activity on social networking sites coupled with the dramatic rise in the number of blogs in 2012 made the year an interesting experience for Kenyans and the social media platform a force to reckon with. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:18 · HumanIPO

African Tech Flop of the Year

In an ever growing and innovative industry such as technology, there is little room for errors, and the sector is unforgiving. The HumanIPO team pick their biggest red face moments. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Politics: social media a key to success?

It has been an eventful year on the South African political ground. The tug of war between the African National Congress (ANC) and Democratic Alliance (DA), personified by leaders Jacob Zuma and Helen Zille, monopolised the attention of the country. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 07:04 · HumanIPO

African Tech Story of the Year

Technology is increasingly touching people’s lives and the workplace in different ways, meaning even the most subtle changes or developments can have big impacts on millions of people. The HumanIPO team pick their stand-out stories of 2012. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 06:52 · HumanIPO

African Tech Quote of the Year

In an industry usually dominated by technicalities and ‘tech jargon’, finding meaningful and inspirational comments from innovators and politicians can prove a rare occurrence. The HumanIPO team has trawled through the archives to compile the stand-out sound-bites of 2012. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 06:32 · HumanIPO

African Tech Villain of the Year

Rising cyber-crime and the increasing number of credit card fraud cases make the technology industry appealing for undesirables, but government and companies also have the ability to let the electorate or their customers down. HumanIPO reporters pick out their top baddies. → Read more
Mon, December 24th, 06:22 · Elly Okutoyi

2012 Kenyan Tech Scene review: Major Tech Events

2012 has seen Kenya buzz with activities in the technology scene, with some of the most important technology events held in the country. → Read more