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Fri, July 6th, 13:11 · Vincent Matinde

SA Lotto now available on Vodacom network

Vodacom has now introduced a service that will allow the subscribers to play the lottery right from their phones or online. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 12:33 · Dan Sudi

FIFA readies to favourably take up new goal-line technology

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) yesterday voted unanimously in favour of the new goal-line technology, leaving it up to individual football associations to decide whether to adopt it. FIFA has said it will adopt the technology to help solve disputes over critical goal decisions. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 12:02 · HumanIPO

Nigeria still daring to embark on local content agenda

Nigeria will produce own subscriber identity module (SIM card), base transceiver station (BTS) for wireless communication, debit, credit and other payment cards from January next year, as stated in the country’s Local Content Policy. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 09:56 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia brings in 2 new phones in the Asha brand

Nokia has announced it is expanding its Nokia Asha brand with two new phones, Asha 305 and Asha 202. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 09:25 · Dan Sudi

Airtel launches edition of its soccer talent search series in Kenya

Mobile service provider Airtel this week launched the second edition of Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 tournament in Kenya, a local-level football talent search series focused on identifying and nurturing up-and-coming soccer talents. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 08:11 · Tefo Mohapi

Nokia announces Platinum sponsorhip of DEMO Africa to be hosted in Nairobi

Nokia yesterday announced its participation and sponsorship (Platinum sponsor) for the first ever DEMO Africa to be hosted in Kenya's capital Nairobi in October. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 07:55 · Tefo Mohapi

Kenyan founded Ushahidi of service to Afghanistan’s community projects

As part of USAID’s Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation (SWSS) project, Afghan villagers have been mobilized to improve the quality of water and sanitation. Since 2009, the initiative has increased access to sanitation and water. It has also enabled Afghan community members to build and repair about 38,400 latrines, as well as access safe drinking water by constructing over 2,670 wells. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 07:50 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 07-15 July

Other than just showcase innovations and win prizes for them, folks like to indulge in mere talk about industry trends when they attend events. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 06:37 · Tefo Mohapi

How HP helps Red Bull Racing Formula One Team improve race performance

HP has revealed that Red Bull Technology, the company that designs, engineers and builds the chassis for the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, has improved its IT capacity and performance by implementing HP 3PAR Storage products. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 05:00 · Vincent Matinde

Nokia unveils a rap competition to market the Asha brand

Counting on the Android sweep, times are hard for Nokia in Africa but necessity is the mother of invention and maybe this is the road Nokia has chosen to market its newest Asha brand of phones. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 04:00 · HumanIPO

Real Time Wine, South Africa’s new wine tasting app

Andy Hadfield, the founder of a new wine tasting app branded Real Time Wine says he came up with the innovation as “most wine buyers are not wine experts,” while speaking of South African wine buyers. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 13:35 · Vincent Matinde

Entries to the 2013 Innovation Prize for Africa announced

The 2013 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is now officially open for applications. IPA honours innovations from across Africa → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 13:02 · Dan Sudi

IBM on the cue to carry through Tanzania’s ICT policy

IBM, the second largest technology company after Apple, will work with Tanzania’s ministry of communication to develop the country's information communication and technology (ICT) further. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 12:05 · HumanIPO

Taxis in Kwazulu Natal trying for cashless fare system

A campaign to have taxis in South Africa’s Kwazulu Natal province fitted with electronic fare collection metres began Monday. Around 3000 cabs are set to be installed with the gadget, according to a source. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 10:21 · Vincent Matinde

Africa gearing up for the second ITI Africa Summit

The second Africa IT Infrastructure Summit is slated for Cape Town, South Africa from July 12 to 13. Africa’s top techno players are now gearing up for the event. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 09:55 · Vincent Matinde

Kenya tops, after Norway, with socially devoted brands, South Africa sixth

Socialbakers have released a report which puts Kenya at number two on the countries with socially devoted brands on Facebook. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 09:13 · Dan Sudi

Airtel Rwanda introduces 3.75G Internet in Kigali

Airtel yesterday unveiled the 3.75G Internet in Rwanda’s capital Kigali. The mobile phone service provider terms it as “the fastest Cellphone Internet in Rwanda.” → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 08:40 · HumanIPO

South Africa’s new network operator poised to reduce calling rates by 50 percent

AppChat mobile voice network operator is set to revolutionize South Africa’s telecom sector with its promise of affordable local and international calls. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 08:28 · Vincent Matinde

Say goodbye to these Google products

Coming from the recent Google I/O conference, the company has announced that it would be axing off some of its products. → Read more
Thu, July 5th, 08:10 · HumanIPO

Telecel Zimbabwe appoints new chief executive

Zimbabwe's mobile service provider Telecel Zimbabwe has appointed Francis Mawindi as its new chief executive officer. Mawindi, a Zimbabwean, will succeed John Swaim, a U.S.-born Swiss citizen. → Read more