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Thu, February 14th, 11:42 · Kamau Mbote

Kenya’s National ICT Master Plan finally launched

Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Communication today launched the National ICT Master Plan, a much-delayed document detailing the country’s ICT course of action for the next five years. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 10:07 · Nanine Steenkamp

Nigerian AFCON victory boosts digital media

The Nigerian African Football Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has been marked as contributing towards the improvement in digital media at the 2013 Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum (DBSF) which ended on Wednesday, February 13 in Johannesburg, South Africa. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 13:35 · Nanine Steenkamp

Software privacy concerns as Windows 8 goes live in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean government officials have addressed the growing issue of pirated software as Microsoft launched Windows 8 in the country. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 09:05 · Robin Okuthe

UN to celebrate World Radio Day in Kenya ahead of polls

A joint initiative by three United Nations (UN) agencies and programmes has organised World Radio Day in Kenya to underscore the role of community radio as a medium for communication in addressing social issues such as peaceful elections. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 15:56 · Robin Okuthe

Kenya’s first Developers Day using deCarta slated for March

South African digital maps specialist mapIT is to host its first Developer’s Day in Kenya’s capital Nairobi as it expands its service across Africa. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 11:14 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenyans still confused between BVR and electronic voting, IEBC says

Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed concerns over the large number of voters who still believe voting will be electronic, just three weeks before the March 4 polls. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 07:48 · Elly Okutoyi

Over 40 million Kenyans to watch Kenya’s first presidential debate

The KSh100-million (US$1.15 million) debate will see six presidential candidates in the country defend their manifestos and policies, which the event organizers hope will enable the Kenyan electorate to make an informed decision on whom to elect during March 4 general elections. “What the viewers can expect is a very exciting, fast-paced production with high […] → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 16:21 · Nanine Steenkamp

Tech Demo Africa 2013 open for registration

Registrations for demonstrations at Tech Demo Africa scheduled for May this year are now open, encouraging business leaders, service providers, key government bodies, venture capitals (VCs) and developers to showcase thir tech solutions. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 12:45 · Kamau Mbote

Valentines Day launch for Kenyan ICT master plan

The blueprint of the delayed Kenyan National ICT Master Plan will be released on February 14, more than two months after the date originally set by the Kenya ICT Board. → Read more
Tue, February 5th, 15:30 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA tech industry needs more female students

An invitation and desire for more female high school students to become interested and involved with technology was expressed at the Geek Girl Dinner in Cape Town on Friday last week. → Read more
Mon, February 4th, 13:37 · Kamau Mbote

OPINION: Jubilee Manifesto is “ICT-friendly”

The Jubilee Coalition’s manifesto is set upon three pillars, namely unity, economy and openness. Though the role of technology is highlighted in various parts of the 70-page manifesto, it is among the core sectors in the second pillar with emphasis on ICT as a facilitator for the digital takeoff in Kenya. → Read more
Fri, February 1st, 15:20 · Nanine Steenkamp

South Africa too closed-minded, says Silicon Cape Chairperson

Silicon Cape Chairperson and Business Developer at Invenfin Alexandra Fraser encouraged South African startup entrepreneurs to widen their horizons at yesterday’s Geek Girl Dinner in Cape Town. → Read more
Wed, January 30th, 05:06 · Tefo Mohapi

Third edition of Mobile Web East Africa returns to Nairobi in February

The third edition of Mobile Web East Africa 2013, dubbed “the most progressive and interactive mobile industry events in Sub-Saharan Africa”, returns to Nairobi on February 19-21, and promises a more “international feel”. → Read more
Tue, January 29th, 10:03 · Kamau Mbote

OPINION: CORD manifesto should focus more on ICT

As the political campaigns heat up in Kenya, the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) - one of the major coalitions comprising Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka – yesterday released its manifesto. → Read more
Thu, January 24th, 10:18 · Kamau Mbote

Konza City: What next?

Even as construction work begins on Konza Techno City, a number of Kenyans and interested businesses are still in the dark on what to expect in the next 12 months. HumanIPO spoke exclusively to Todd Sigaty, the project’s master-planner, to find out. → Read more
Thu, January 24th, 10:00 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenya risks missing global TV switchover deadline

Kenya’s Information and Communication Ministry permanent secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo has expressed fears that Kenya could miss the international deadline for the switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting if the process undergoes further delays. → Read more
Fri, January 18th, 15:41 · Nanine Steenkamp

Dubai to host Broadband MEA and Cloud World Forum MENA 2013

Dubai is to host both the annual Broadband Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Cloud World Forum Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) conference at the JW Marriot Marquis Hotel from March 19-20. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 08:06 · HumanIPO

Python hacker envisions more inclusive hack community

Simon Cross, an experienced Python developer based in Cape Town, has his mind set on growing local Python hacking groups where everyone feels welcome. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 14:13 · Vincent Matinde

Columbia University opens research and training hub in Nairobi

Kenya has become the first African country to host the Columbia Global Centre, an initiative of the US-based Columbia University, which launched this week in Nairobi to offer space for technological research and innovation. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 11:11 · HumanIPO

Mail and Guardian SA hosts online game question session

Mail and Guardian journalist Faranaaz Parker will host an online game discussion session for South African gamers at 15:30 (SAST) today (January 16). → Read more