African Technology News, Startups, Mobile and Social Media

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Thu, August 30th, 07:05 · Vincent Matinde

eShop offers free software for online merchants

DiaMatrix, a South African e-commerce and IT company, has launched a new service that will see online traders access e-commerce tools at almost no cost. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 07:00 · HumanIPO

Ghana’s mNotify developer targeting corporate firms

mNotify, a startup specialising in mobile applications and bulk SMS notification services, is shifting its focus and now centering on customising some of its offerings for the corporate firms. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 05:04 · Robin Okuthe

ITC Global bent on acquiring Spidersat to cement African footprint

Global provider of enterprise grade satellite communication services ITC Global has confirmed its entry into an agreement to acquire privately-owned Spidersat Communications, an integrator of global satellite-based communication services. → Read more
Thu, August 30th, 04:00 · HumanIPO

Nigeria plans on how to attract investors during ITU summit

As the International Telecommunications Union’s telecoms world conference to be held in Dubai from October 14 to18 approaches, the Nigerian government has promised to display its unsurpassed investment potentials. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 14:45 · Elly Okutoyi

Knight Foundation Mobile challenge now open for applications

The 2012 Knight News challenge on Mobile, a challenge seeking to accelerate media innovation by funding breakthrough ideas in news and information, is now officially open for applications. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 14:10 · Vincent Matinde

First crowd-sourced journalism award in Africa launched

Applications are open for the first ever crowd-sourced journalism awards that will reward innovations deploying technology to help in social journalism. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 13:44 · HumanIPO

Huawei foresees smartphone sales in Nigeria growing by 35 percent

Huawei reports that by 2015, there will be nearly a 35 percent increase in smartphone uptake in Nigeria. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 13:40 · Dan Sudi

FNB and Cell C introduces purchase of mobile broadband bundles

South Africa’s leading financial institution the First National Banking (FNB) has partnered with Cell C, a mobile service provider, to offer data bundle purchases and SMS to its customers. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 13:37 · HumanIPO

Dropbox working with LAGbook to gain African market

LAGbook, Africa-founded social network with a global user base, is working with Dropbox to draw more subscribers in Africa. The firm is using Dropbox for teams which it says is good for firms as allows collaboration by team members working on a similar project. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 12:17 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenya’s president suspends slashing of call rates

Mobile users in Kenya will once again have to wait longer to have the call rates reduced after President Mwai Kibaki intervened and stopped the planned slashing of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR). → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 10:17 · Vincent Matinde

Agency calls for forum for kids’ sensitisation on Internet use

Women In Technology in Nigeria (WITIN), non-profit organisation using ICT to empower women economically in Nigeria, is calling for a sensitisation forum to discuss on issues concerning the Internet’s influence on children. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 09:55 · Dan Sudi

Orange introduces handset promotion ahead of CCK’s fake phone switch off plans

Mobile service provider Orange Kenya yesterday launched a promotional offer branded “Chagua Original” (Choose Original) to provide subscribers with genuine 3G handsets at a discount rate of up to 60 percent. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 09:15 · Dan Sudi

CCK changes policy for digital TV converters for affordability reasons

Set-top box prices are set to drop by at least 40 percent after the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) changed the minimum specification that allows importation of the equipment supporting free-to-air channels. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 08:57 · HumanIPO

Econet’s 10 million subscriber base plans afoot

Zimbabwe-based cellular network operator Econet has confirmed it has acquired equipment for an expansion drive that will raise its subscriber base to around 10 million. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 08:57 · Elly Okutoyi

Tanzania targets investors with online investment portal

Tanzania’s government has introduced an online tool to help investors and entrepreneurs have an easy access to information on investment procedures, and investment opportunities in the country. This is seen as a step forward in wooing foreign investors into the country. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 08:35 · Vincent Matinde

SA’s deal site, CitySlicker gets a new coat of paint

CitySlickers, one of South Africa’s biggest deal sites, has redesigned and now has a fresh new look for its clientele. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 07:38 · HumanIPO

SA’s Nedbank app for Android goes live

Nedbank unveiled its App for Android on Monday gaining a step further into the bank's digital pursuits to serve clients remotely. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 07:18 · HumanIPO

Nigeria’s LAGbook launches “Sponsored Results” search ads

One of Africa’s largest and fastest growing social network LAGbook on Monday launched a new advertising service brand-named Sponsored Results. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 05:41 · HumanIPO

Binary Science launches The Phonebook

Binary Science, the startup behind a phone backup solution dubbed 6ix Degrees, on Monday launched The Phonebook, a cloud application service for contact storage that features events calendar and free automatic SMS reminders. → Read more
Wed, August 29th, 04:04 · HumanIPO

Pastel the computerised payroll in Zimbabwe

Pastel, a developer of Payroll and HR software that offer comprehensive payroll solutions, recently held a forum to train companies on the use of its product, the Pastel Payroll. → Read more