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Fri, February 15th, 07:59 · Tom Jackson

IBM turns to US for Nairobi lab staff

IBM is searching for skilled techies from American universities to staff its African research lab in Nairobi, potentially locking out young Kenyans. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 15:59 · Vincent Matinde

Vision247 acquires Fora to expand global IPTV programme

UK-based Internet protocol television (IPTV) leader Vision247 has acquired Fora, a Slovenian IPTV software solutions company, for US$2.6 million, looking to boost its offerings in the Middle East and Africa. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 13:31 · Richard Cutcher

SA biometric plans to check on teacher presence

Around 24,000 public schools could be set to install a biometric clocking-in system which will monitor when a teacher arrives at and leaves work. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s daily electronic transactions reach all-time high

The volume of daily electronic transactions in Nigeria has reached 40 billion naira (US$254 million), the highest ever in the country, according to the Nigerian Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 15:02 · Kamau Mbote

DHL Express Kenya gets TAPA certification

Logistics firm DHL’s East African subsidiary has been awarded the Transport Asset Protection Association certification for security, becoming the first industry player to get the certification. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 09:46 · Nanine Steenkamp

Avatar interaction can overcome depression

Young adult depression can be reduced with computerised avatar interaction, a recent Case Western Reserve University study in the United States (US) revealed. → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 08:55 · Tom Jackson

Carnegie Mellon Rwanda gains research grant from Ricoh Innovations

Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda (CMU-R) has been awarded a grant from Ricoh Innovations Inc (RII) for researching ICT applications for healthcare in the developing world. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 16:00 · Tefo Mohapi

NATIVE appoint new Executive Creative Director

NATIVE have announced Ryan McManus as their new Executive Creative Director, saying he “brings new creative brilliance to NATIVE team”. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 15:55 · Nanine Steenkamp

Dimension Data sponsors Mandela documentary on DStv

ICT solutions provider Dimension Data is sponsoring the latest Nelson Mandela documentary, titled ‘Miracle Rising’, currently showing on the History channel via South African satellite network DStv until February 25. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 14:06 · Paul Adepoju

MasterCard reveals expansion plans for Africa

Payment giant MasterCard has said the company is ready to expand its operations across Africa as it looks to increase its market share in the continent’ electronic payment processing market. → Read more
Tue, February 12th, 08:42 · Tefo Mohapi

T-Systems and Consol extend partnership in South Africa

South African glass manufacturers Consol Glass has extended its contract with T-Systems in the country for a further five years. → Read more
Mon, February 11th, 11:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zulu acquires 450 new words, technical terms

South African engineer Phiwayinkosi Mbuyazi has invented 450 new words, including technology-based terms, for the African language isiZulu in the process of writing a true-to-life novel in order to describe modern society sufficiently. → Read more
Sun, February 10th, 14:14 · Gabriella Mulligan

Experts push biotechnological solutions to food security

Speakers at the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) have urged African governments and industry players to concentrate efforts on biotechnological solutions to food security in Africa. → Read more
Sun, February 10th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju

NIH-funded tech park launched at University of The Gambia

A science, technology and innovation park funded by United States’ National Institute of Health (NIH) has been launched in Gambia, to serve as a hub for occupational and environmental health research in West Africa. → Read more
Fri, February 8th, 09:00 · Tefo Mohapi

Dimension Data’s ex-Investor Relations Manager found guilty of “insider trading”

Kevin Handelsman, former Investor Relations manager at Dimension Data, has been found guilty of “insider trading” by South Africa’s Financial Services Board (FSB) after he traded in 13,000 Dimension Data shares between 8 July 2010 and 13 July 2010. → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 16:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

Jasco hits R159 million in orders

South African industry, energy and ICT solutions company Jasco Electronics Holdings has released its performance report, indicating growth in revenue and orders of up to R159 million (US$17.8 million) by December 2012. → Read more
Thu, February 7th, 11:39 · Brandon Gregory

Gupta’s New Age to launch television channel in SA

The New Age media company, owned by the controversial Gupta family, is set to launch a television news channel in spite of the recent controversy over the funding of its newspaper. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 15:14 · Vincent Matinde

Namibia’s information ministry making strides to close IT gap

Namibia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has announced it has made major steps to close the gap in rural-urban connectivity. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 15:08 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s computer professionals council tackles certificate forgery with latest security features

In reaction to the increasing incidents of certificate forgery, the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has concluded plans for the design of a new certificate for the council. → Read more
Wed, February 6th, 09:03 · Kamau Mbote

Court rules CCK can disconnect Citizen TV’s illegal transmitters

The Kenyan High Court has given the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) the go-ahead to disconnect the remaining 17 transmitters it claims were installed illegally by Royal Media Services, the owner of Citizen TV, installed illegally. → Read more