Mobile, Page 97
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Thu, May 9th, 14:07 · Richard Cutcher
Tecno’s “biggest market” Nigeria to get own manufacturing plant
The management at Chinese smartphone maker Tecno shocked reporters at the launch of its latest device by adding it plans to open a Nigerian plant, potentially creating thousands of jobs. → Read more
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Thu, May 9th, 12:45 · Paul Adepoju
Pledge51 introduces social gaming network
Zubair Abubakar, founder of mobile app developers Pledge51, has announced the company's latest innovation Chop Up after experiencing success with its mobile game. → Read more
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Thu, May 9th, 12:38 · Nanine Steenkamp
Sony focus shifts from electronics to smartphones
Electronic company Sony will be moving further into the smartphone space in order to save itself from sale decline as the digital development sphere becomes increasingly mobile-centric. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 15:35 · Richard Cutcher
GNA lands on biNu
Ghana News Agency (GNA) is now available through the free mobile application biNu as it bids to reach the large mobile audience. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 14:18 · Paul Adepoju
25% of visitors are from mobile devices – Jumia
The director and co-founder of Nigeria's largest e-commerce site, Jumia.com, has revealed around 25 per cent of visitors to the website do so via their mobile phones. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 13:33 · Martin Cheruiyot
Mobile phones to aid security in Rwanda
Members of the community policing committees (CPCs), in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, have received 175 mobile phones from the national police for effective communication. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 12:37 · Nanine Steenkamp
Xhosa Mobile supplies medical aid
University of Cape Town (UCT) student Saadiq Moolla has developed a mobile solution to help the diagnosis and treatment of Xhosa patients through translations. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 10:31 · Nanine Steenkamp
Vodacom hits back at Telkom off limits
South African network operator Vodacom has launched its new ‘limitless’ advertising campaign in reaction to the ‘unlimited’ offers promoted by Telkom Mobile. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 09:49 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom launches KSh500 million promotion
Safaricom has launched the biggest promotion in Kenya’s history dubbed ‘Tetemesha’ that will see winners get airtime and cash prices worth KSh500 million (US$6 million). → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 09:15 · Martin Cheruiyot
Tanzania Revenue Authority revamps website
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has launched a new website to improve its services to customers. → Read more
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Wed, May 8th, 07:05 · Tom Jackson
Nokia CEO faces investor revolt
Nokia investors have told chief executive officer (CEO) Stephen Elop they are losing patience with his current tactics for challenging Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 14:39 · Susan Mwenesi
Vodacom Tanzania and GNLD in M-Pesa deal
Nutritions company GNLD will now allow its Tanzania customers to pay for products through M-Pesa thanks to a deal with Vodacom Tanzania and GNLD. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 13:02 · Paul Adepoju
Bad mobile experience reflects badly on brand – Google
Honey Ogundeyi, industry manager at Google Nigeria, has said companies and brands that do not have mobile optimised websites stand the risk of creating a bad image for their brands. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 11:11 · Martin Cheruiyot
Health APP, an answer to many
Avallain, a health information application developed by medical practitioners, has moved to fill a market gap by adding two sections to their iAfya app. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 11:06 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile web is catching up with SMS advertising – Elo Umeh
Elo Umeh, chief executive officer (CEO) of Twinpine, has described SMS as the most efficient advertising platform in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 10:16 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile Web West Africa 2013 underway in Lagos
The 2013 edition of Mobile Web West Africa 2013 is officially underway in Lagos, beginning with its first ever Focus Day. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 10:15 · Kamau Mbote
Samsung S4 unveiled in Nairobi
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has launched in Kenya, two weeks after it was unveiled in South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 08:24 · Richard Cutcher
More details of BlackBerry R10 specs leaked
The BlackBerry R10, which could be unveiled next week, will have the same 3.1 inch screen and 2GB RAM as the Q10, latest reports suggest. → Read more
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Tue, May 7th, 05:38 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria partners biNU to increase browsing speeds
The owners of biNu have announced a partnership with Etisalat Nigeria to bring the mobile app to the network’s 15 million subscribers on feature phones and Android devices. → Read more
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Mon, May 6th, 15:36 · Richard Cutcher
Dubai next stop for Rlg
Ghanaian success story and ICT manufacturers Rlg Communications expects to open a Dubai office next month as it looks to expand operations in markets in Asia and the Middle East. → Read more
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