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Wed, February 20th, 09:39 · Vincent Matinde

ICT experts advise African brands to embrace mobile Web

Brands are yet to realise the true value of mobile Web, according to experts, even though Africa’s Internet users primarily go online via mobile phones. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 08:26 · Vincent Matinde

Tanzanian mobile marketing creates opportunities for brands

Tanzania is rapidly embracing the mobile Web space, opening opportunities for brands to engage potential customers. → Read more
Wed, February 20th, 07:22 · Tefo Mohapi

Afrinolly achieves two million download milestone

Afrinolly, the company behind popular online African movie app Fans Connect Online has achieved and crossed the two million app downloads. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 15:38 · Tom Jackson

NCC adopts strict MNP regulations

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ruled any subscriber who applies for mobile number portability (MNP) will be required to swap their SIM card to a new operator. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

Nigerian mobile offices to benefit from new Glo Wi-Fi package

Nigerian network operator Globacom (Glo) has released Internet wireless routers, empowering users who move around to stay connected. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:12 · Paul Adepoju

Nokia’s poor status in Nigeria is a good thing for the company – Ricc Webb

Nokia’s Social Media Experience Manager, Ricc Webb, has described the manufacturer’s loss of its leading status in Nigeria and other parts of the world as a good thing for the company. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 10:47 · Tefo Mohapi

Windows Phone 8 app for real-time tracking of players and scores a first for South African golf

Dimension Data and Microsoft South Africa have developed a Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 app designed specifically for use at the 2013 Dimension Data Pro-Am golf tournament. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 10:10 · Paul Adepoju

Mobile telcos killed NITEL – Nicholas Okoye

Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Nicholas Okoye, has blamed mobile operators for the company’s failure. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 19:01 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile banking platform for low-end phones launched in South Africa

South Africa’s Standard Bank has partnered with SAP, a global business management software leader, to launch a platform that will enable users of low-end mobile phones in the country to open accounts through their devices. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 18:42 · Tefo Mohapi

South Africans can now purchase the Nokia 206

The new Nokia 206, an “advanced feature phone”, has been launched in South Africa and will cost R759 (US$86). → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 18:36 · Tefo Mohapi

Ubuntu to release image for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 this week

The promised “Ubuntu for Smartphones” images and open source code for the “Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu” will be published and made available on Thursday, February 21, for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 15:24 · Tom Jackson

SA’s FNB opens smartphone banking to non-customers

First National Bank (FNB) has announced it is to allow non-customers to use its smartphone banking application through its “eWallet”. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 10:23 · Tefo Mohapi

Mxit hosts first social media film premiere

A film about legendary ex-gang boss Ernie ‘Lastig’ Solomon will be the first full-length feature film to premiere exclusively on a social network today. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

Africa’s first Social Media Week underway in Lagos with call to fight terrorism with technology

A call has been made by the Nigerian government to fight the Islamist Boko Haram terrorists in the northern region of Nigeria using intelligence gathered by citizens. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 09:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa-specific smartphones to launch in SA this week

Dream Mobile is to launch its range of Africa-specific smartphones in South Africa this week, making high-end devices more affordable for African consumers. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 09:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

BlackBerry 10 to arrive in SA shops in late March

The new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, aimed at rescuing the struggling manufacturer, will be available in South African stores from March 20, according to reports. → Read more
Sun, February 17th, 17:02 · Tefo Mohapi

Ex-Research In Motion chief sells all his shares in BlackBerry

Jim Balsillie, former co-chief executive and co-chairman of Research in Motion (RIM), has sold all of his shares in the newly re-branded BackBerry. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:37 · Nanine Steenkamp

Valentine’s update for SA ChatON users

Samsung messenger app ChatON has been made more accessible for South African users across an extended variety of platforms since Valentine’s Day, marking an effort by the brand to increase subscriber numbers. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:32 · Richard Cutcher

22seven specialist among Cape Town speakers at SA UX Forum

Simon Dingle, a Product Manager for money managing service 22seven, will be one of two speakers at a special free event aimed at educating businesses on how to utilise mobile. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 14:53 · Nanine Steenkamp

WeChat positive about SA entry

Chinese social app WeChat is optimistic of achieving success in the South African market after it was released in the country on Wednesday. → Read more