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Fri, August 31st, 13:36 · Vincent Matinde

DSTV to start Video on Demand service in Kenya

Following its recent announcement of new channels on DSTv, the pay TV company has plunged into the Video on Demand market (VOD). → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 13:24 · Elly Okutoyi

HTC Desire X to be unveiled in SA next after world launch

HTC Corporation, a leading Taiwanese smartphone-maker, has said it is planning to launch its new HTC Desire X into the South African market in October. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 13:00 · HumanIPO

Fears of scratch card’s potential to cause cancer calmed

Nigeria Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (Natcom) has come to the fore to contest claims that the silver seal used to coat scratch cards can cause skin-related complications including cancer. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 12:55 · Vincent Matinde

Apps using Google maps can now monetize

Google had earlier introduced AdSense in 2009 for maps but now has made much improvements on the ads appearing on partner sites that use the Google Map API. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 12:37 · Dan Sudi

Cell C introduces new international calling rates

South Africa’s mobile service provider Cell C has introduced international calling rates targeted at ensuring subscribers enjoy talking with their families, friends and business partners overseas, at reduced rates. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 10:43 · Elly Okutoyi

Chad’s fibre-optic connection to the world now in progress

Chad is finally inching closer to getting its first-ever fibre-optic connection. This comes after the Company Sitcom-Chad, and Cameroonian national operator Camtel signed a fibre-optic interconnection agreement. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 09:33 · HumanIPO

Mobile game to discredit gender-based violence up for appraisal

Moraba, a new mobile game, has the potential to help nearly 1 million vulnerable youth in Africa fight against gender-based violence, according to iDISC, a global network of incubators. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 09:18 · Vincent Matinde

Technology Innovation Agency starts a new fund for entrepreneurs in SA

South Africa innovators have an opportunity to get funding for their ideas and startups through the launched Technology Innovation Agency. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 08:39 · Vincent Matinde

African telecom firms to be part of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013

Vodacom and Airtel, two of Africa’s most influential telecoms, will be part of the next GSMA Mobile World Congress to slated for February 25 to 28 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 07:52 · Dan Sudi

Zambians to have digitised national identification cards by 2014

The Zambian government is planning to complete the national identification cards’ digitisation process, tagged National Registrations Cards (NRC), before the end of next year. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 07:29 · Dan Sudi

Orange’s startup challenge, African Social Venture Prize, deadline set for Sept

Orange, top telecom operator with operations across Africa, is running a challenge dubbed African Social Venture Prize that will have the winners offered startup capitals of up to US$31,200. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 05:26 · HumanIPO

Kenya tries out mobile parking payment system in Nairobi’s Koinange St

A pilot project for testing a mobile car parking payment system in Kenya by Nairobi City Council is on track in the capital Nairobi's Koinange Street. → Read more
Fri, August 31st, 05:12 · Robin Okuthe

Africa’s server market revenue slumping, huge economic challenges to blame

Server market in Africa continues to struggle with the second quarter of 2012 marking the third consecutive quarter of decline in shipments, and the fourth in revenue slump. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 14:19 · HumanIPO

US$15M venture fund to be launched by Nigeria’s government

Nigeria’s ICT sector is set for a boom after the government announced plans to launch a $15-million venture fund, CP Africa reports. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 13:06 · Vincent Matinde

Three farming apps you need to know about

The Wireless Wednesday hosted by the MLab in Kenya’s capital Nairobi seeks to expose emerging startups with mobile solutions for the economy. The past event was held on August 29 and the theme revolved around past harvest mobile apps. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 12:45 · Dan Sudi

Accesskenya pumps in US$1.3M in fibre-optic expansion

Kenya’s giant corporate data and Internet solutions provider AccessKenya Group has announced plans to spread its fibre-optic network to more than 20 major towns across the country by the end of next year. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 12:08 · HumanIPO

HP stamps down on counterfeits with its new technology

HP’s new online mobile authentication technology will help curb the increased imitations of its Inkjet and Laser Jet toner cartridges, the technology juggernaut says. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 12:00 · Dan Sudi

Finally, Presentation 2GO is launched in Kenya

Software solutions leader Technology Partners Limited in partnership with Netherlands-based University Wellington today unveiled a solution that captures presentations and lectures on video brand-marked Presentation 2go in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 11:32 · HumanIPO

Kenyan-founded Scrobber pursues Russians and Chinese for wider user base

Scrobber, a one-month old virtual pinboard and online merchandise store, has come up with a new strategy that would render it a global stretch. The developers behind the app are now extending it to the Russian and Chinese speakers. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 08:38 · Vincent Matinde

Online Retailing Conference 2012 goes to Cape Town

Online developers, online retail shops, innovators and technology gurus are invited to the biannual Online Retailing Conference to be held in Cape Town on October 10 and 11. → Read more