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Tue, March 19th, 15:59 · Brandon Gregory

SKA to search for extraterrestrial life

Bernie Fanaroff, project director of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope, said the SKA project will be looking for intelligent life on other planets and organic molecules. → Read more
Fri, March 15th, 13:53 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Is Apple in an innovation freeze?

Such a question could never have been asked a few years ago, but recently it has been becoming more legitimate: is Apple spent as an innovative force? → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 15:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Nintendo found guilty of patent infringement

Nintendo has been found guilty of infringing on an inventor’s patent with its 3DS handheld console, and ordered to pay US$30.2 million in damages. → Read more
Thu, March 14th, 13:55 · Richard Cutcher

Technology Innovation Agency to lead SA research in electric cars

A multi-stakeholder initiative led by South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is set to begin research into and development of the technology needed to support electric and hybrid vehicles. → Read more
Wed, March 13th, 14:22 · Richard Cutcher

Too late to implement tech in SA 2014 elections

A biometric and authentication specialist believes it is too late for the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to put e-voting into practice for next year’s elections. → Read more
Wed, March 13th, 14:13 · Tom Jackson

Samsung showcases new products for Africa

Samsung has demonstrated products that will be rolled out across Africa at the opening of its annual Africa Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. → Read more
Wed, March 13th, 13:42 · Tom Jackson

Samsung, MultiChoice sign DStv deal

Samsung South Africa and MultiChoice have announced a partnership that will see DStv decoders built into Samsung televisions. → Read more
Wed, March 13th, 08:50 · Brandon Gregory

Botswanan government encourages e-payments

The government of Botswana plans to boost e-payments in the country through implementing electronic transfers (EFTs) as the preferred payment method between government departments. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 14:53 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft shares Kinect code

Microsoft has made its Kinect for Windows code available on an open source licence, making it easy to reuse while also inviting public interaction and feedback on samples. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:52 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA partners with IBM and ASTRON in DOME project

Square Kilometre Array (SKA) South Africa has partnered with IBM and the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) in the €34 million (US$44 million) DOME project, for the development of fast, low-power exascale computing systems to support the SKA telescope. → Read more
Tue, March 12th, 08:31 · Richard Cutcher

Botswana biometric food coupon company in line for UN award

A biometric technology company which has changed the way Batswanans cash in their food coupons is into the third and final round of the United Nations Public Service Awards 2013. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 15:23 · Gabriella Mulligan

Online robot brain launched

An online “brain” for robots, Rapyuta, has been launched in a bid to standardise robotic behaviour and improve robot mobility. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 14:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony chairman to retire

Sony chairman Sir Howard Stringer is to retire, he has announced, citing “new opportunities”. → Read more
Mon, March 11th, 08:00 · Brandon Gregory

Interactive map for Cape Argus cycle tour

An interactive route map from MapIT and Tracker allowed users to track celebrities, leading cyclists, politicians and charities in real time during yesterday's Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in South Africa. → Read more
Sun, March 10th, 13:52 · Babongile Matyila

Tablets responsible for more global web traffic than smartphones

Tablets are now accounting for a larger percentage of global web traffic than smartphones, according to the latest Adobe Digital Index report. → Read more
Sun, March 10th, 13:40 · Brandon Gregory

Cloudseed Company establishes new PC lab at Botswanan school

As part of the Adopt-a-School initiative, the Cloudseed Company has installed a new PC lab at the Lesirane Primary School School in Botswana. → Read more
Fri, March 8th, 15:29 · Brandon Gregory

Kenya prepares for US$22 million online cargo system launch

Kenya is to launch an online cargo clearance system valued at US$22 million by the end of the year, intended to increase cross-border trade. → Read more
Wed, March 6th, 15:41 · Paul Adepoju

Zinox boss urges government to subsidise computer costs for Nigerian students

An IT expert has asked the Nigerian government to initiate a policy through which it will be able to support personal computer ownership by the nation’s students. → Read more
Wed, March 6th, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Cosatu condemns “rushed” bill on e-tolling

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has condemned the manner in which the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill was “rushed” through the National Assembly without public debate. → Read more
Tue, March 5th, 14:35 · Paul Adepoju

UBA expands e-banking with innovative prepaid cards

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has extended its e-banking services with the introduction of a new reloadable prepaid card. → Read more