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Wed, September 12th, 09:37 · Dan Sudi

UBA adopts MasterCard use across its 750 branches

Leading banking group United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially introduced UBA MasterCard for its estimated 750 branches, easing the process of making transactions for its 7 million customers. → Read more
Tue, September 11th, 11:21 · Elly Okutoyi

DStv iDrifta mobile TV gadget launched in Ghana

South Africa-based digital satellite TV network DStv has launched a mobile product called the iDrifta into the Ghanaian market, allowing subscribers to view mobile TV on their personal devices. → Read more
Tue, September 11th, 05:00 · HumanIPO

Asikana Network launches a crowdmap for women in technology

Women have been left out in technology for years. Asikana Network, a Zambia-based nonprofit, however seems equipped to change this trend. → Read more
Mon, September 10th, 07:24 · Elly Okutoyi

Are Governments ready to embrace Freedom Online?

Last week saw Internet stakeholders from across the world meet in Kenya's capital Nairobi for the second annual Freedom Online Conference, aimed at discussing ways in which freedom of expression by online users can be guaranteed. → Read more
Mon, September 10th, 07:01 · Dan Sudi

Safaricom to launch applications-store next month

Kenya’s giant telecommunication service provider Safaricom will unveil the application-store from next month in an effort targeted at promoting local software developers. → Read more
Sat, September 8th, 05:30 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 10-16 September

For a business idea to prosper, a working synergy must be developed internally targeting team skills and business processes. Moreover, for startups there's nothing that says 'holy grail' than connecting with business leaders and serial entrepreneurs who have made it work. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Fri, September 7th, 15:39 · HumanIPO

Sematime wins The Next Web’s Startup World Nairobi, to pitch to Silicon Valley veterans in 2013

88mph-funded startup the Tusqee Systems had its new SMS billing service dubbed Sematime beat five other apps to emerge the finalist at The Next Web’s Startup World Nairobi codefest held at 88mph Garage Nairobi today. → Read more
Wed, September 5th, 13:03 · Vincent Matinde

Our handsets are original, says Huawei

Let’s be honest. We all doubt the originality of China products. And we are not alone. Many people across Africa fear China made brands and with good reasons. → Read more
Wed, September 5th, 07:22 · Vincent Matinde

Editing Google Maps in Lesotho now made possible

Residents of Lesotho can now engage Google Maps to edit the map of the country. Cartographers have also been called upon to represent the country. → Read more
Tue, September 4th, 06:44 · Robin Okuthe

Furthering social entrepreneurship in Africa, Tigo and Reach for Change arm in arm

For a joint venture focused on implementing a social entrepreneurship program to improve the lives of children living in Africa, mobile network operator Millicom International Cellular S.A., which operates under the brandname Tigo, today announced a partnership with Reach for Change, a child-oriented nonprofit. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 11:48 · Vincent Matinde

How a Nigerian blogger mints millions

It comes as a huge task bloggers face translating hard work into well-merited profits. Few bloggers have however found ways to monetise their efforts and have either become full time bloggers or Web content writers. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 09:45 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African startup events, Sept 4-9

Successful business ideas are carefully tailored and brought up in specific environments. Environments that can sustain, innovate and integrate with the complex reality of business. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya, South Africa and Uganda in a week. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 07:28 · Robin Okuthe

World’s first eye-controlled TV unveiled

Chinese multinational consumer electronics-maker Haier unveiled world’s first-ever eye-controlled television set tagged Gaze TV, at last week’s IFA trade show in Berlin. The set uses eye-tracking technology developed by Swedish firm Tobii. → 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, 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, 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
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, 13:37 · 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, 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