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Mon, July 9th, 07:07 · Robin Okuthe

Internet lose looms over to 300,000 worldwide today as FBI shuts servers

Some 300,000 people worldwide could lose access to the Internet today as a US-led investigative operation seeks to shut down servers reportedly used by cyber criminals. → Read more
Mon, July 9th, 06:12 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom SA introduces new smartphone packages

Vodacom SA announced the introduction of new smartphone packages called "all-in-one Smart Plans" on Saturday. The package is said to include a smartphone, data, talk time and SMS. → Read more
Mon, July 9th, 04:00 · HumanIPO

Goal.com goes live in Ghana

Goal.com, the world’s biggest football website, believes that Africa loves football, a sport it is also passionate about. It is hence expanding to populations in love with soccer and this time round, it is launching in Ghana. → Read more
Sun, July 8th, 05:00 · Robin Okuthe

Google scraps spam claims says spammers faked spam

Search giant Google has come out strongly to defend itself against claims that a virus has infected some of its Android phones making the devices to “churn out spam.” → Read more
Sat, July 7th, 04:00 · Tefo Mohapi

Cloud Computing is changing the IT Outsourcing game

Cloud Computing is changing the IT Outsourcing game, says Peter Dixon of Dimension Data → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 14:50 · HumanIPO

Mara Launch Uganda Fund seeks footing in Uganda

A new venture fund called Mara Launch Uganda Fund has opened its doors to Uganda’s technology community complete with a community working space and business mentorship programmes. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 13:11 · Vincent Matinde

SA Lotto now available on Vodacom network

Vodacom has now introduced a service that will allow the subscribers to play the lottery right from their phones or online. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 12:33 · Dan Sudi

FIFA readies to favourably take up new goal-line technology

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) yesterday voted unanimously in favour of the new goal-line technology, leaving it up to individual football associations to decide whether to adopt it. FIFA has said it will adopt the technology to help solve disputes over critical goal decisions. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 12:02 · HumanIPO

Nigeria still daring to embark on local content agenda

Nigeria will produce own subscriber identity module (SIM card), base transceiver station (BTS) for wireless communication, debit, credit and other payment cards from January next year, as stated in the country’s Local Content Policy. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 09:56 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia brings in 2 new phones in the Asha brand

Nokia has announced it is expanding its Nokia Asha brand with two new phones, Asha 305 and Asha 202. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 09:25 · Dan Sudi

Airtel launches edition of its soccer talent search series in Kenya

Mobile service provider Airtel this week launched the second edition of Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 tournament in Kenya, a local-level football talent search series focused on identifying and nurturing up-and-coming soccer talents. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 08:11 · Tefo Mohapi

Nokia announces Platinum sponsorhip of DEMO Africa to be hosted in Nairobi

Nokia yesterday announced its participation and sponsorship (Platinum sponsor) for the first ever DEMO Africa to be hosted in Kenya's capital Nairobi in October. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 07:55 · Tefo Mohapi

Kenyan founded Ushahidi of service to Afghanistan’s community projects

As part of USAID’s Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation (SWSS) project, Afghan villagers have been mobilized to improve the quality of water and sanitation. Since 2009, the initiative has increased access to sanitation and water. It has also enabled Afghan community members to build and repair about 38,400 latrines, as well as access safe drinking water by constructing over 2,670 wells. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 07:50 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 07-15 July

Other than just showcase innovations and win prizes for them, folks like to indulge in mere talk about industry trends when they attend events. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 06:37 · Tefo Mohapi

How HP helps Red Bull Racing Formula One Team improve race performance

HP has revealed that Red Bull Technology, the company that designs, engineers and builds the chassis for the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, has improved its IT capacity and performance by implementing HP 3PAR Storage products. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 05:00 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia unveils a rap competition to market the Asha brand

Counting on the Android sweep, times are hard for Nokia in Africa but necessity is the mother of invention and maybe this is the road Nokia has chosen to market its newest Asha brand of phones. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 04:00 · HumanIPO

Real Time Wine, South Africa’s new wine tasting app

Andy Hadfield, the founder of a new wine tasting app branded Real Time Wine says he came up with the innovation as “most wine buyers are not wine experts,” while speaking of South African wine buyers. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 13:35 · Vincent Matinde

Entries to the 2013 Innovation Prize for Africa announced

The 2013 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is now officially open for applications. IPA honours innovations from across Africa → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 13:02 · Dan Sudi

IBM on the cue to carry through Tanzania’s ICT policy

IBM, the second largest technology company after Apple, will work with Tanzania’s ministry of communication to develop the country's information communication and technology (ICT) further. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 12:05 · HumanIPO

Taxis in Kwazulu Natal trying for cashless fare system

A campaign to have taxis in South Africa’s Kwazulu Natal province fitted with electronic fare collection metres began Monday. Around 3000 cabs are set to be installed with the gadget, according to a source. → Read more