Gadgets, Page 18
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Mon, January 27th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Rlg Communications launches first Nigerian plant
Ghanaian electronics manufacturer Rlg Communications has launched its first assembly plant in Nigeria, creating over 10,000 employment opportunities. → Read more
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Mon, January 27th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL centre suffers bomb threat
The central operations centre of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) suffered a bomb threat yesterday following multiple security hoaxes this week, prompting condemnation of the behaviour from the transport minister. → Read more
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Mon, January 27th, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
Lenovo confirms plans to buy IBM server business
Lenovo has confirmed its plan to purchase part of IBM’s server business from the computer giant, marking its second IBM acquisition in the space of ten years after also taking control of IBM’s ThinkPad line of computers. → Read more
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Sat, January 25th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Chizaram Ucheaga, head of corporate strategy and operations, Mavis Computel
Innovation technology firm Mavis Computel is looking to tackle the lack of quality teachers in Nigeria with an array of digital education solutions. HumanIPO caught up with head of corporate strategy Chizaram Ucheaga to discuss the Nigerian education sector, innovation and his company’s plans. → Read more
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Thu, January 23rd, 17:40 · Paul Adepoju
Mavis Computel boosts Nigeria’s teaching quality with digital education solutions
Innovation technology firm Mavis Computel is looking to tackle the lack of quality teachers in Nigeria with an array of digital education solutions. → Read more
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Thu, January 23rd, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
100k smart IDs to be rolled out in SA
At least 100,000 smart identity cards will be rolled out in South Africa by the end of March, with people to be called in to apply for cards in phases. → Read more
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Thu, January 23rd, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG Display sees 56% profit decrease
LG Display has reported a 56 per cent year-on-year decrease in operating profits for the fourth quarter of 2013, with revenues also declining 19 per cent compared to the previous year. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia Asha range arrives in Kenya
Nokia has announced the availability of the Asha 500, 502 and 503 in the Kenyan market. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 18:20 · Tom Jackson
SA e-book adoption to remain “limited” – PwC
South Africa’s uptake of e-books will remain “limited” for the next five years, due to the high cost of bandwidth, lack of e-readers and government legislation, according to a report by PwC. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigerian constitution prohibits e-voting at 2015 elections
Electronic voting will not be used in Nigeria’s 2015 general elections as the constitution prohibits it, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Visa rolling out cashless bus payments in Kenya
Visa is to introduce a service allowing Kenyan commuters to pay fares on public transport via mobile money, joining Safaricom, Google and Equity Bank in the market. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
JPSA calls for investigation of e-toll tender
Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has called on the government to investigate the award of the e-tolling tender to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), given the lack of automation and backup system for e-tolls revealed in an emergency incident yesterday. → Read more
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Wed, January 22nd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state launches electronic certificate of occupancy
The government of Lagos state has unveiled its highly anticipated electronic certificate of occupancy (e-C of O), phasing out the yellow paper format in use since the enactment of the Land Use Act in 1979. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan laptop bidder broke tender rules – report
Indian firm Olive Telecommunications, one of the three companies under consideration for providing the hardware for president Uhuru Kenyatta’s flagship laptops for schools project, broke the rules of the tender process, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 11:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
LG tackles malaria with air conditioner
LG Electronics has launched an air conditioner in Kenya which emits ultrasonic waves to deter mosquitoes, in efforts to fight Africa’s malaria epidemic. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya to roll out smart driving licences by April
The Kenyan government has announced new smart driving licences, along with next generation vehicle number plates, will be rolled out in the next two months in a bid to curb forgery and improve efficiency. → Read more
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Tue, January 21st, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FNB offering interest-free iPad payment plans
South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) has added the new line of Retina Display iPad Minis to its list of smart devices, available on extended payment plans with no extra charges. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Google tests smart contact lens
Google is testing a smart contact lens which measures the glucose levels in tears, in efforts to create a new way of managing diabetes. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 15:00 · Nick Sato
MultiChoice, Equity Bank partner to finance digital set-top box uptake
Equity Bank and DStv pay-television parent firm MultiChoice have announced a partnership to boost set-top box uptake in Kenya ahead of the anticipated migration to digital broadcasting. → Read more
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Mon, January 20th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
EMEA PC sales fall 15.7% in 2013
PC sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region fell 15.7 per cent in 2013 compared to 2012, as consumer demand continued to be weak, according to figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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