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Mon, March 4th, 15:46 · Nanine Steenkamp

Bonfiire goes live

South African conversation-starting social network Bonfiire has launched as part of the Maak Jou Oë Oop (Open Your Eyes) week at the University of Stellenbosch (US). → Read more
Mon, March 4th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju

Zinox Group relocates iDirect internet evolution hub from Washington to Lagos

Nigeria’s ICT sector has received a major boost with the creation of an ICT hub in Lagos by Zinox Group. → Read more
Mon, March 4th, 07:33 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft’s chief visits Ghana to launch multi-million dollar Accra ICT park

Ali Famamwy, Microsoft senior vice president in charge of Corporate Business, will take part in the official opening of Hope City, a multi-million dollar ICT Park, today. → Read more
Mon, March 4th, 06:54 · Richard Cutcher

Yahoo! shutting down seven products, BlackBerry app one of those going

Yahoo! chiefs are shutting down seven of its products, including the Yahoo! BlackBerry app, in a bid to “hone in” on “core products and experiences”. → Read more
Mon, March 4th, 06:34 · Richard Cutcher

Evernote comes to South Africa

South African businesses are set to welcome a new tool to the workplace after global ‘to-do list’ application Evernote Business announced the country was part of its latest expansion. → Read more
Fri, March 1st, 07:34 · Richard Cutcher

Groupon chief executive axed, shares rise 12 per cent

Shareholders in global group buying site Groupon have seen their shares rise by 12 per cent in after-hours trading in New York after chief executive Andrew Mason left the company. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 15:44 · Paul Adepoju

UNDP and Motorola roundtable on use of mobile technologies in promoting development

The United Nations’ Development Programme (UNDP) and Motorola Solutions will convene a roundtable in May to explore the need to expand the use of mobile technologies in the promotion of sustainable human development in developing nations. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 11:51 · Brandon Gregory

Strike action causes suspension of classes at SA university

The Durban University of Technology has suspended classes because of intimidation claims and lecture disruptions. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 10:31 · Vincent Matinde

Huawei drops lawsuit in the tendering row over police equipment

Huawei has in a surprise move dropped the controversial Kenya Police communication equipment tender they were earlier this month disqualified from. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 10:24 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian government reveals partnership deal with Omatek Computers

Olusegun Aganga, Nigeria’s trade and investments minister, has revealed the government will partner with computer manufacturing company Omatek in a bid to promote indigenous technology. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 10:09 · Brandon Gregory

Limkokwing University closes tech campus

The Botswanan Limkokwing University of Creative Technology's management has shut down operations following an illegal class boycott. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 16:06 · Brandon Gregory

FNB, the best bank in South Africa

First National Bank (FNB) has enjoyed much success lately, being rated best bank in South Africa and the most innovative in the world. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 15:49 · Tom Jackson

CWG, Symantec partner on cyber security in Uganda

The Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has partnered with Symantec to provide Ugandan security, storage and systems management solutions. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 09:52 · Elly Okutoyi

31,000 names missing from IEBC register 4 days before election

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revealed around 31,000 names are missing from its Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system just four days before the election. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 06:57 · Tefo Mohapi

MEA IT spending to reach US$4 Billion in 2013 according to Gartner

Gartner forecasts the Middle East and African IT infrastructure market – which includes servers, storage and networking equipment - will reach US$3.9 billion in 2013. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 14:47 · Paul Adepoju

Lagos State government relocates Ikeja Computer Village, projected cost US$3 million

Designs for the relocation of the popular Lagos Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa Market are underway, with the project expected to cost around 500 million naira (US$3 million). → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 10:24 · Tefo Mohapi

Bleak outlook forecasted by Gijima

Although the forecasted losses by Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed ICT services company, Gijima, are expected to reduce as compared to previous reports, the financial outlook remains bleak. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 16:04 · Richard Cutcher

Latest protest against SA e-tolling held by COSATU

Protesters dressed in red shirts gathered outside the Gauteng provincial legislature building today to campaign against implementation of e-tolling next month. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 15:38 · Kamau Mbote

Opera launches world’s largest mobile ad platform

Opera Software, a Norwegian software company, has merged its mobile advertising businesses into a new subsidiary called Opera Mediaworks to form the world’s largest mobile ad platform. → Read more
Sun, February 24th, 18:45 · Richard Cutcher

Men “very good at computer games” sought to control killer robots

An international pressure group is being formed to lobby governments to stop the escalation of robot warfare and autonomous weaponry. → Read more