African Technology News, Startups, Mobile and Social Media

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Tue, November 27th, 07:35 · Paul Adepoju

Bharti Airtel recommits to making telecom affordable in Africa after receiving award

Telecommunications company Bharti Airtel will not stand still after winning the Best Cost Efficiency Initiative Award with network solutions business ZTE Corporation at AfricaCom 2012. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 07:34 · Nanine Steenkamp

Angry Birds makes investors flock to Finland

With the Angry Birds mobile game’s popularity and revenue flying high, more investors are turning to Finland to find the next trend. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 07:01 · Robin Okuthe

OPINION: ITU’s December meeting will threaten Internet freedom, promote censorship

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a UN agency responsible for international information and communication technologies regulations, is scheduled to meet in Dubai, UAE from December 3 to 14 to revise the International Telecommunications Regulations treaty for the first time since 1988. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 06:29 · Tefo Mohapi

SA IT distribution company expecting tablets to be popular this festive season

Esquire Technologies, a South African distributor of IT components, desktops, notebooks, peripherals and digital lifestyle products, believes tablets will be what most people will be looking for as gifts during the festive season. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 06:25 · Nanine Steenkamp

Facebook poses career threat

More than 50 percent of recruiters employ Facebook in determining final candidates for job applications, the Edinburgh Business School Facebook survey revealed on Monday. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 04:34 · Kamau Mbote

Nokia launches new data sharing service and devices

Nokia users will now be able to share photos and videos almost instantly using Bluetooth-enabled devices without pairing, through the Slam feature. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 15:49 · Richard Cutcher

South Africa’s e-tolling bill put on hold

The proposed e-tolling system for South Africa’s roads has suffered a setback after the African National Congress (ANC) postponed a parliamentary debate. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

CCK lowers Kenyan mobile termination rates

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) today announced a cut in mobile termination rates (MTR) following months of uncertainty about the move, flying in the face of protests from market leaders Safaricom and Orange. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 15:14 · Nanine Steenkamp

Libon from Orange new free communication tool

French mobile operator Orange has released the Libon app, offering free worldwide texting and calling, as well as ‘funny’ voices. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 15:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

“Target young jobseekers with mobile content,” say Viadeo

Online content providers must use mobile to supply content to the under 25 population in Africa and target the job seeking section of society, according to social networking website Viadeo. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 14:34 · Tefo Mohapi

SA’s sustainableIT nominated for two Tech Trailblazers awards

South African information technology company sustainableIT has been nominated in two categories for the Tech Trailblazers awards. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 14:04 · Tefo Mohapi

Kaspersky lab wins Best IT Security Company at Kenya ICT Pinnacle Awards 2012

Kaspersky Lab has been awarded the Best IT Security Company with the Best IT Security Solution at the 17th Annual Kenya ICT Pinnacle Awards. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:54 · Nanine Steenkamp

Black Friday shows a billion plus online shopping

American online shopping hit a record high on Black Friday (23 November), the traditional US shopping binge that follows Thanksgiving, though African numbers still lag behind. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:50 · Elly Okutoyi

Cellphones fighting cervical cancer in Tanzania

A group of Tanzanian and Canadian health innovators have created a mobile technology used for the screening of cervical cancer. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:29 · Kamau Mbote

Smartphone sales double at expense of feature phones

Smartphone sales accounted for 39.6 percent of the total mobile phones sold as sales peaked at 46.9 percent in the third quarter, according to IT research leader Gartner. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:18 · Vincent Matinde

Q&A: Establishing data mining company, Doban Africa

Doban Africa was established by Elvis Bando to help companies and corporations manage data that comes in various channels. The company has also come up with medical products like Zahanati, which have been featured in big news outlets such as Aljazeera and Reuters. The founder spoke with HumanIPO on the start, challenges and future of Doban Africa. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:16 · Kamau Mbote

Mobile advertising on Android platforms threatened by new software

Advertisements on the mobile browser and other phone-based applications that use the Android platform are projected to face serious rivalry from mobile AdBlock software set for launch by software manufacturers Eyeo tomorrow. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 12:34 · Tefo Mohapi

MTN South Africa undergoes restructuring of business, focus on innovation

MTN has revealed its new business structure, the vision for the company going forward and how the company aims to change the traditional business landscape by focusing on innovation. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 12:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Nokia chief resigns over Finnish relocation demands

Finnish mobile giant Nokia has lost its Imaging Chief because he will not relocate to Finland. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 11:11 · Tefo Mohapi

LaserCom announces new divisional Managing Director

LaserCom has announced the appointment of Mario Pereira as the new Divisional Managing Director of the personalised communications solutions company, as it adapts to the digital revolution. → Read more