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May 18, 2012
19:33
Top 10 African countries on Facebook
» ‎ IT News Africa

Shares of social network giant Facebook were officially floated on the NASDAQ on 18 May with an estimated value of $100 billion. The company’s IPO is priced at $38 per share, turning it into the...
18:23
Sony’s bounce-back stratgegy and 2012 products unveiled
» ‎ IT News Africa

Sony Electronics revealed their entire product line-up for 2012 at a launch event in Johannesburg, South Africa. The electronics manufacturer showcased video cameras, high-definition television sets,...
13:18
Borderlands 2 Collector’s Edition revealed
» ‎ IT News Africa

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced two tiers of special limited editions for the highly anticipated Borderlands 2 – the Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collector’s Edition and Ultimate Loot Chest...
12:29
Expect BIG things from the next Innovation Dinner
» ‎ IT News Africa

Continuing its track-record of successful Innovation Dinners, ITNewsAfrica (www.itnewsafrica.com) – Africa’s technology news leader – will host the next Innovation Dinner under the theme BIG...
12:06
Huawei accelerates gender transformation
» ‎ IT News Africa

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced introduction of its newly established localization strategy that is aimed at placing more...
11:49
Facebook largest tech IPO in history
» ‎ IT News Africa

After much wrangling, social network website Facebook has priced its IPO at $38 per share, instantly turning it into the largest tech IPO in history, and only the third largest IPO in the United...
10:58
Vodacom prepares for staff restructure
» ‎ IT News Africa

South African mobile phone operator Vodacom will undergo a sizable staff restructuring process in order to align the company to better serve its customers. The mobile operator said that it needs to...
10:55
CCK undecided on slashing mobile termination rates
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is still divergent on the idea of whether to cut mobile termination rates by 35 per cent in July. A study conducted by the Kenya Institute for Public...
10:36
Tanzania to tackle e-waste
» ‎ IT News Africa

An increase in the use of electronic devices such as PCs, mobile phones and television sets in Tanzania, has led to an increase in the dumping of these goods claim authorities. January Makamba,...
10:28
Ice Cream Sandwich comes to Galaxy SII
» ‎ IT News Africa

Samsung Electronics, a leader in Android smartphones, announced the local availability of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software upgrade for the Galaxy SII, with other models to follow soon....
May 17, 2012
13:01
Country Focus: Kenya’s state of ICT
» ‎ IT News Africa

Inhabited by almost 41-million residents, Kenya is one of Africa’s fastest growing countries in terms of telecommunications and developments. Together with South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, Kenya...
11:51
Blizzard apologises for Diablo 3 server crash
» ‎ IT News Africa

Games developer Blizzard has apologised for its server crash and the issues that sprung from the launch of Diablo 3, after thousands of gamers tried to access their online servers on Tuesday. The...
11:47
BYOD policy a boon to business – but be careful say IT experts
» ‎ IT News Africa

Over 80 per cent of IT managers think that enterprises with a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy hold a competitive advantage over other organisations, according to research commissioned by BT. The...
11:35
Nokia host developer training camp in Tanzania
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia, in collaboration with the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and Dar Teknohama Business Incubator, has organised a developer training camp aimed...
11:19
Viettel launches their first mobile network in Africa
» ‎ IT News Africa

Vietnam-based Viettel announced in Maputo, Mozambique, the official launch of Movitel – the group’s first mobile network in Africa to join its already flourishing networks in Asia and Latin America....
11:16
Microsoft reveals more Halo 4 details
» ‎ IT News Africa

As millions of fans worldwide eagerly await the return of the Master Chief with the launch of Halo 4 on 6 November, Microsoft and 343 Industries have revealed all-new details around the year’s most...
11:13
iBurst to launch broadband telephony with Net2Phone
» ‎ IT News Africa

iBurst announced that it will expand its existing offerings by executing a partnership with Net2Phone to act as its hosted provider of broadband phone services. Under the agreement, iBurst will...
May 16, 2012
20:34
Cell C’s 99c for real deal
» ‎ IT News Africa

In a bid to meet consumer demand, Cell C is releasing a new prepaid voice product and tariff plan called 99 Cents For Real, which slashes off-net, and peak call tariffs to 99c per minute, with per...
17:26
Review: Sniper Elite V2
» ‎ IT News Africa

Almost every first-person shooter game features a sniper or sniper aspect, and many players enjoy the distance shooting and being able to sneak around unheard and undetected. Fighting a war from a...
15:38
Vodacom launches 99 cents per minute to all networks
» ‎ IT News Africa

South African mobile operator Vodacom will be launching its latest prepaid tariff plan on Sunday, according to which Vodacom prepaid users will pay 99 cents per minute any time of the day to any...
15:22
EA unveils new features for FIFA 13
» ‎ IT News Africa

Electronic Arts has unveiled five game-changing innovations that will bring revolutionary changes to EA SPORTS FIFA 13, along with the largest and deepest feature set in the history of the franchise....
13:56
Is RIM working on a BlackBerry-charging hip-holster?
» ‎ IT News Africa

A patent granted to Research In Motion (RIM) yesterday by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) details the company’s interest in a phone-charging hip-holster. An extract from the...
11:19
Add cookies to the marketing mix
» ‎ IT News Africa

Data about customers is perhaps one of the most fiercely contested and important resources in today’s marketing environment. Everyone wants it, customers are wary of sharing it, and yet few marketers...
10:45
Software piracy in SA cost over R4bn in 2011
» ‎ IT News Africa

57percent of computer users globally admit they have acquired pirated software, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) reported today in the 2011 BSA Global Software Piracy Study. Some users say they...
10:17
Vodacom enters insurance service space
» ‎ IT News Africa

Vodacom has received the go-ahead to enter the South African insurance market having been recently awarded a long term insurance licence by the Financial Services Board (FSB). This licence, along...
May 15, 2012
17:05
Kenya should use technology to advance health care services
» ‎ IT News Africa

The advancement of health care technology would better place Kenya by bridging the existing gap in health care services. Khama Rogo, World Bank Lead Health Specialist, stated that technological...
16:18
Rural ICT project launched in Uganda
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has funded a rural ICT project aimed at providing Arua Secondary with ICT skills for self- sustainability and economic development. Armando Angulibo,...
16:04
Rwanda’s ICT to aid in disaster awareness
» ‎ IT News Africa

In a bid to make its citizens more versatile with ICT, Rwanda‘s Ministry of Disaster and Refugee Management is to provide sectors with internet-based cell phones that can be...
15:50
Nigerian Mobile Operators shocked by poor service penalties
» ‎ IT News Africa

A number of mobile telecommunication service providers in Nigeria have reacted with shock to the news that they have been slapped with poor quality of service penalties by the Nigerian Communications...
14:06
Tanzania not spot on with Google Maps
» ‎ IT News Africa

There appears to be misrepresentation of some of Arusha’s streets & roads on Google Maps. The misrepresentation found on both Google Maps and Earth is causing confusion for tourists who...
13:35
Diablo III servers buckle under massive pressure
» ‎ IT News Africa

With the launch of probably the most anticipated game for this decade, Blizzard’s Diablo III launched across the world at midnight, leaving wide-eyed gamers sitting by their computers ready to tuck...
13:18
Mobile advertising on the rise in Kenya
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mobile advertising is picking up as a key marketing channel within the Kenyan consumer market claims a study conducted by InMobi. Isis Nyong’o, Vice President and Managing Director of InMobi Africa...
13:06
Country Focus: Nigeria – at the communications cross roads
» ‎ IT News Africa

With 45 million Internet users and 4,312,060 users of Facebook representing a 29,0% penetration into the population(1) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and is no doubt a bustling...
May 14, 2012
17:16
SanDisk launches Extreme SSD hard drive
» ‎ IT News Africa

SanDisk Corporation, a manufacturer of flash memory storage solutions, recently announced a high-performance solid state drive (SSD) for the IT channel. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is up to 10 times...
17:04
Piracy remains a problem for unsuspecting customers
» ‎ IT News Africa

Piracy is as old as time, and today with more and more people shopping online, it is especially alive and well in the world of PC software. Microsoft South Africa’s anti-piracy manager Monique...
17:02
Airtel Tanzania’s super launch to the youth
» ‎ IT News Africa

Airtel Tanzania has launched “Super 5” , an offer that provides affordable solutions to its subscribers who frequently use voice calls, social platforms and SMS to communicate. Cheikh Sarr, Airtel...
15:04
10 facts about WACS you didn’t know
» ‎ IT News Africa

The launch of the West Africa Cable System in Cape Town recently heralds a new chapter in the development of connectivity across the continent. Leaders in the Consortium behind WACS offered a number...
13:02
Kenya’s digital migration postponed
» ‎ IT News Africa

The plan to move from analogue TV to digital broadcasting has been postponed until 2013 by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). Francis Wangusi, Director General CCK, commented that digital...
12:54
History made in Yzerfontein
» ‎ IT News Africa

Africa’s ICT capability and capacity was enriched on Friday 11 May when the West Africa Cable System (WACS) was officially launched. One of the stakeholders in the project, Telkom, had the...
12:31
Yahoo! fires another CEO
» ‎ IT News Africa

Search engine giant Yahoo! has taken steps against current CEO Scott Thompson for making false claims on his CV, as the executive board decided to fire Thompson over the weekend. The position will be...
11:18
Innovation fund to develop Tanzanian ‘techpreneurs’
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Director General at The Commission for Science and Technology of Tanzania (COSTECH), Hassan Mshinda, has confirmed the country’s readiness to establish an innovation fund in support...
8:51
Kenya top scorer in mobile payment readiness
» ‎ IT News Africa

According to a survey conducted by MasterCard’s MasterCard Payments Readiness Index (MPRI), Kenya is prepared to adopt mobile payment solutions. The report sought to analyse 34 countries and...
8:50
Mpesa contributes $202-million to Safaricom
» ‎ IT News Africa

Safaricom’s Mpesa service has been one of their major revenue contributors, as it increased from an estimated 43% to Ksh 16.9-billion ($202-million), while other services revenue such as mobile and...
8:50
“We see ourselves as a catalyst” – Neotel
» ‎ IT News Africa

With the completion of the West Africa Cable System (WACS), operational from 11 May 2012, Neotel retains its unique position as the only local telecommunications operator connected to each of South...
8:50
“We need cheaper smart devices that everyone can afford” – Vodacom
» ‎ IT News Africa

Friday marked the commercial launch of the ultra high-capacity 14 500km long West African Cable System (WACS), and in addition to adding more than 40% to South Africa’s existing international...
8:30
Five apps to help you get around Lagos
» ‎ IT News Africa

Inhabited by almost 20-million residents, Nigeria’s most populous city can become a bit overwhelming for first-time travellers. Luckily, with the use of technology there are a number of applications...
May 11, 2012
19:44
Helios Towers Africa appoints new COO
» ‎ IT News Africa

Helios Towers Africa a leading, independent, telecoms towers company in Africa, has announced the appointment of Kevin Koch as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Koch, 42, joins HTA from Millicom...
18:36
WACS is expected to address bandwidth constraint, capacity across Africa
» ‎ IT News Africa

Investors, mobile network operators and ICT service providers agree that the West African Cable System (WACS), launched in Cape Town this week, will address issues with access, data speeds and...
16:06
“Demand for greater capacity and faster speeds is ever-present” – Telkom
» ‎ IT News Africa

Today’s launch of the ultra-high capacity West African Cable System (WACS) linking Southern Africa and Europe is a significant addition to Telkom’s vast international submarine cable portfolio. The...
15:45
As WACS launches, another cable is planned
» ‎ IT News Africa

Even with the launch of the WACS cable in South Africa, plans are already underway to roll out another fibre optic cable, this time connecting Kenya to Ethiopia in an effort to curb the effects...
15:23
Q&A: Alcatel-Lucent’s Executive Vice President on WACS
» ‎ IT News Africa

The West African Cable System (WACS), linking Southern and Western Africa to Europe, was launched in Cape Town on 11 May and officially went live at 12 noon. Driven by a coalition of fourteen...
15:07
Panasonic posts record annual loss
» ‎ IT News Africa

After electronics maker Sony posted a $5-billion loss yesterday, another Japanese electronics maker has revealed that they operated at a loss. Panasonic posted a record annual loss of 772.2 billion...
14:17
Africa hailed as favourable destination for investment
» ‎ IT News Africa

Africa is a favourable destination to invest in because profitability and returns are the best in the world, says the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Erastus Mwencha. Mwencha...
14:05
Airtel Nigeria rated Best Operator by NCC
» ‎ IT News Africa

Telecommunications Services Provider Airtel Nigeria has been ranked the best operator for good quality of service by the Nigerian Communications Commission, based on the Commission’s Audit Report for...
13:59
ITU highlights role of regulation in driving broadband rollout
» ‎ IT News Africa

The 2012 edition of ITU’s flagship regulatory report ‘Trends in Telecommunication Reform’, released today, highlights the vital importance of a solid national regulatory framework in accelerating...
13:52
Kenya shows promise in global competitive rankings
» ‎ IT News Africa

Over the past decade the Information and Communications Technology sector has been among the major catalysts for economic growth within Africa. The sector has seen on average an estimated annual...
13:38
Five BlackBerry apps for Mother’s Day
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mothers around the world are often the person in the family who needs to organise, plan and arrange for a variety of things. But luckily BlackBerry has a number of great apps that will make any...
13:10
WACS to “boost international broadband competition” – Internet Solutions
» ‎ IT News Africa

The launch of the WACS cable system in South Africa is an important step towards further connecting Africa to the world. Not only will it provide better connection speeds, but the cable system will...
13:01
West Africa Cable System officially launched in South Africa
» ‎ IT News Africa

It has been six years since MTN pioneered and committed over US$ 100 million into Africa’s largest capacity submarine fibre optic cable. Today marked the commercial launch of the much-anticipated...
12:48
Could Internet Explorer 9 be heading to the Xbox?
» ‎ IT News Africa

Sony’s PlayStation 3 console already has an internet browser built into its operating system, and now sources close to Microsoft are suggesting that the company will be looking to integrate their...
12:27
8•ta extends data promotions
» ‎ IT News Africa

8·ta, South Africa’s fourth mobile network operator, has announced that it is extending the 10GIG, 3GIG and 120GIG data promotions until the end of March 2013. The prices of the promotions will also...
11:50
Kaspersky Lab named ‘Best Antivirus Software’ Readers’ Choice Awards
» ‎ IT News Africa

Kaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced that it has won the ‘Best Antivirus Software’ award from leading Malaysian ICT magazine PC.com for the...
11:39
Understanding the new workflow world
» ‎ IT News Africa

Technological advances are occurring that allow for full integration between communication systems and workflow tools. These advances will engender significant changes in the way companies do...
11:36
Kenya’s Yu Mobile unveils emergency credit
» ‎ IT News Africa

Essar Telecom’s Yu Mobile has launched a new service ‘Credo4yu’, which is a pre-paid credit service that gives access to emergency airtime to its subscribers Subscribers will get up to Ksh 20...
11:27
Increased tariffs could raise Safaricom profits
» ‎ IT News Africa

Safaricom Limited has made a move to raise its calling charges in Kenya, that could see an increase in its second half performance. The company recorded a drop in their net profit for the six months...
11:19
Zimbabwe’s Telecel slashes data bundle prices
» ‎ IT News Africa

Zimbabwe’s Telecel, which has become known for reducing the cost of mobile communication services, is slashing the cost of its data bundles, making them the cheapest on the market among...
11:11
Mobile driving internet in South Africa
» ‎ IT News Africa

The number of Internet users in South Africa accelerated dramatically in the past year, thanks to the impact of both smartphones and ordinary mobile phones. As a result, the Internet is finally...
10:00
Rwanda: stronger partnerships will boost ICT sector
» ‎ IT News Africa

Prime Minister, Pierre Damien Habumuremyi has called upon stronger partnerships between governments and private sectors in order to promote the growth of Information Communication Technology....
10:00
Safaricom Kenya deals with service gremlins
» ‎ IT News Africa

Safaricom Limited announced that it was experiencing minor data service issues which have been noted to be from their routing systems. The enterprise data service issues are said to only affect...
May 10, 2012
15:29
Facebook to launch new App Center
» ‎ IT News Africa

Social networking giant Facebook unveiled plans for their new App Centre recently, which will provide over 900-milllion users with an easy way to find, download and play a wide variety of social...
15:00
Nigeria’s National Assembly to probe NCC
» ‎ IT News Africa

Nigeria’s National Assembly said that it will initiate an investigation into the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), after the body was given N6.1 billion (R308 000) by the Federal Government...
14:59
SA email users still love clicking
» ‎ IT News Africa

South Africans can be more demanding than their overseas counterparts when it comes to email communication and are a lot more aware of emerging trends, such as cloud-based email hosting and support,...
14:51
RIM helps visually impaired operate a BlackBerry
» ‎ IT News Africa

Research In Motion (RIM) has launched BlackBerry Screen Reader, a free software application that helps customers who are blind or visually impaired operate their BlackBerry smartphone. BlackBerry...
14:32
Sony Electronics $5-billion in the red – again
» ‎ IT News Africa

Japanese -based electronics manufacturer Sony announced that the company has suffered a record full-year loss of $5.7-billion, but have an aggressive strategy to recoup the losses. The company said...
14:29
Nigeria to make N11-million internet infrastructure upgrade
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) intends to upgrade the current Nigerian infrastructure to the tune of N11-million (R555 494) in order to achieve its goal of registering 250 000...
14:00
Call to harmonise African undersea cable access
» ‎ IT News Africa

With a number of submarine cables anchored around the coasts of Africa, various ICT officials from a variety of nations have called for guidelines to harmonise the access to these cables, and how the...
10:40
Intel partners with Orange Uganda to bolster IT services
» ‎ IT News Africa

Intel Corporation has partnered with Orange Uganda with the aim of making broadband and PC’s more affordable and to propel their reach to customers by bridging the broadening gap in Internet access...
8:00
Have mobile device, will get hacked – without the right protection
» ‎ IT News Africa

Hackers have declared war on Android devices. This is evident with the increasing number of attacks seen in the last month, most recently with the fake versions of the Instagram Android app, which...
May 09, 2012
21:58
Airtel Nigeria unveils newest ‘green’ data centre in Lagos
» ‎ IT News Africa

Barely five months after pioneering the green site technology in Nigeria, an initiative that prevents network outages associated with inconsistent power supply, Airtel Nigeria has taken another...
21:38
Ericsson launches world’s first LTE-enabled business gateway
» ‎ IT News Africa

Fully-integrated wireless PBX communication system enables rapid deployment of voice and data services for enterprise and business customers The Ericsson Converged Workspace (ECW) is certified for...
16:41
Top Ten tech companies in the world
» ‎ IT News Africa

Forbes has released their annual list of the top 500 companies in the U.S. ranked by revenue, and a number of technology manufacturers or providers managed to be included. General Electric was the...
15:19
First In-flight Wi-Fi fails due to “budget constraints”
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mobile operator Vodacom, South African budget airline Mango and Internet service provider Wireless-G teamed up yesterday to bring the country and the Southern Hemisphere one step further to in-flight...
14:50
HP to make users Envy their new Ultrabooks
» ‎ IT News Africa

Consumer electronics manufacturer HP today launched a new range of thin and light Ultrabooks and Sleekbooks, as well as a new HP Pavilion notebook PC, combined with striking design and Beats Audio...
14:36
RIM scoops Sony Mobile exec for COO
» ‎ IT News Africa

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has announced the appointment of key personnel to its executive leadership team, with Kristian Tear taking up the position of Chief Operating Officer and Frank...
13:58
FNB launches new geo-payment system
» ‎ IT News Africa

South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) officially launched their Geo-payment system today, which will enable users to the technology to send and receive payment when in close proximity to each...
12:20
RIM adds new Curve to its smartphone lineup
» ‎ IT News Africa

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced a stylish new smartphone for socially-connected customers. The new BlackBerry® Curve™ 9320 smartphone features all the core BlackBerry messaging and...
11:51
Search is on for cable system to connect BRICS
» ‎ IT News Africa

WASACE Cable Company has announced that it has begun the procurement process to select a cable system supplier for the construction of its undersea fiber optic cable system, which will create new and...
May 08, 2012
17:43
Department of Communications outlines future ICT plans
» ‎ IT News Africa

During the annual Budget Speech Vote made by the Department of Communications, Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni called on network operators to work together in order to build an effective...
17:27
M-Cash Uganda in venture to initiate e-bank scheme
» ‎ IT News Africa

M-Cash Uganda and Housing Finance Bank (HFB) is a joint venture that is seeking to introduce a virtual Bank account scheme that enables customers to send money within Uganda. Paul Musoke, Deputy MD...
17:09
KQ Mobile from Kenya Airways takes flight
» ‎ IT News Africa

In a joint venture with Cellulant, Kenya Airways will now be the first airline in Africa to deliver a service called “KQ Mobile” which is a mobile based technology platform that will enable customers...
16:57
Liberia calls for effective internet connections
» ‎ IT News Africa

Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called on internet service providers to supply the nation with effective and improved internet connectivity in order to bolster Liberia’s students and youth...
16:27
Samsung investing in wireless power
» ‎ IT News Africa

Wireless technology providers Samsung and Qualcomm Incorporated have joined other technology providers to form the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The independently operated organization’s...
12:50
SatNav East Africa sells shares to MapIT
» ‎ IT News Africa

In a move expected to improve services and accessibility, MapIT has acquired shares worth USD2.1 million in SatNav East Africa. Vincent Okema, CEO at SatNav East Africa commented that this move would...
12:12
Airtel Africa grows annual revenue by 15.9%
» ‎ IT News Africa

Telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel Limited recently released its audited consolidated IFRS results for the fourth quarter and year ending 31 March with overall customer base standing at 252...
12:04
NCC queries MTN Nigeria on poor service
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has queried MTN Nigeria over its delivery of poor quality services in Lagos, Nigeria and its environs. The commission had this week issued a query, signed...
11:45
Kenyans could soon buy bonds over the phone
» ‎ IT News Africa

An initiative called “Treasury Mobile Direct” by World Bank and Central Bank will enable Kenyans to purchase bonds using their mobile handsets. The project follows the rise and adoption of mobile...
May 07, 2012
17:07
MTN Ghana deactivates thousands
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mobile operator MTN Ghana has deactivated over 21 000 of its subscribers as part of a drive to clean up the mobile network. Users who were selected for deactivation either did not register their...
16:38
Vodacom tightens noose on BlackBerry users
» ‎ IT News Africa

South African mobile operator Vodacom has started the implementation of new measures that will prevent users from abusing BlackBerry’s fixed-fee unlimited internet browsing. It was revealed last year...
16:10
iPad Mini gathers consumer interest
» ‎ IT News Africa

Apple’s much-rumoured iPad Mini has managed to garner strong consumer interest, although the little device hasn’t been officially acknowledged or announced yet. Murmurs in the industry are hinting to...
15:15
iPad crushing Amazon’s Kindle Fire
» ‎ IT News Africa

Amazon’s Kindle Fire, a tablet computer version of Amazon.com’s Kindle e-book reader, launched in November last year with a lot of fanfare, but the excitement for Amazon didn’t last very long....
14:35
Cloud cover bodes well for Africa telecoms
» ‎ IT News Africa

BT Global Services has a strategy in place to expand and enrich connectivity within Africa and strengthen ties between the continent and Europe. This was confirmed by Chris Pickles, Head of Industry...
13:52
Liberia to get High Speed GSM network
» ‎ IT News Africa

Liberia’s Cellcom will be launching High Speed GSM technology in the country in an effort to improve the internet browsing experience for mobile internet users. The implementation will be the fastest...
13:31
Kenya receives R425-million ICT funding
» ‎ IT News Africa

Kenya’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has received a R425-million injection from the World Bank in a signed loan agreement between the World Bank and Kenya’s Treasury. This...
12:36
Retail software developer taps into finance market
» ‎ IT News Africa

Alacrity Technologies (Pty) Ltd has announced that Argility has bought a majority stake in the privately held company. Argility is the leading developer and provider of software solutions and...
12:19
Johannesburg’s rAge set for October
» ‎ IT News Africa

Africa’s largest technology and video gaming exhibition, the really AWESOME gaming expo (rAge) will this year take place on 5 – 7 October, a week later than previous events, which was...
May 04, 2012
12:34
Samsung officially unveils Galaxy SIII
» ‎ IT News Africa

After weeks of much speculation, Samsung has finally lifted the lid on the Samsung Galaxy SIII, when it revealed their new flagship device at their Samsung Unpacked event yesterday in London. The...
11:51
Vodacom Express Recharge makes buying airtime easier
» ‎ IT News Africa

Vodacom customers can now buy airtime, data bundles and SMS bundles using their debit, cheque or credit cards via their mobile phones. Customers who bank with Absa, Standard Bank and Nedbank will be...
11:44
Microsoft supports SA startups with free cloud services
» ‎ IT News Africa

$60 000 of free cloud computing over two years? Sound too good to be true? But it’s exactly what Microsoft will be offering a select few local small software businesses through its BizSpark Plus...
May 03, 2012
15:49
Airtel Nigeria to showcase 3.75G network
» ‎ IT News Africa

Telecommunications services provider Airtel Nigeria will showcase the latest data and Internet offerings on its newly upgraded 3.75G network at this year’s West African Information and Communication...
15:38
Video takes hold in the enterprise
» ‎ IT News Africa

After a somewhat drawn-out rise in initial adoption, video is used with increasing frequency in the enterprise today. The market now seems to have hit a tipping point, with giant unified...
15:32
ISPA launches iCode to boost local cyber security
» ‎ IT News Africa

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) today announced it would lead the development of a new voluntary code of practice to improve cyber security for end-users....
14:30
What is Mobile Malware?
» ‎ IT News Africa

You probably know something about the viruses that can attack your computer, but what about the viruses aimed at your mobile devices? You may be surprised to learn that malicious software aimed at...
13:32
Sony Mobile launches new Xperia NXT range
» ‎ IT News Africa

Sony Mobile launched their latest range of mobile phones, the Xperia NXT series, at a launch function in Johannesburg yesterday. The range will consist of three different versions within the Xperia...
12:21
ATEC initiates management restructure
» ‎ IT News Africa

In the wake of its acquisitions of Letlhaka Technologies and Core Management Solutions in 2011, ATEC Systems and Technologies (ATEC), a national specialist ICT and software company focused on...
12:06
Dimension Data CEO to step down
» ‎ IT News Africa

Technology services group Dimension Data, which operates across a number of key regions including Africa and Middle East, announced that current CEO for Africa and Middle East Allan Cawood will...
10:26
Africa unites to bolster IT across the continent
» ‎ IT News Africa

Kenya is part of the Africa ICT Alliance (AfICTA) whose main aim is to bring together key ICT players from five Africa countries to form a union that will be result to the achievement of mutual...
10:07
Airtel Nigeria to flex its tech muscle at ICT congress
» ‎ IT News Africa

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria has finalized arrangements to showcase the latest data and Internet offerings on its newly upgraded 3.75G network at this year’s edition...
May 02, 2012
19:41
Gallery: CIO Access Bank, CTO Diamond Bank, CEO IS West Africa and others at Innovation Dinner Nigeria
» ‎ IT News Africa

IT News Africa, Africa’s ICT news leader, hosted its first Innovation Dinner outside of South Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria, on 25 April 2012. The invitation-only event took place at The Wheatbaker Hotel...
18:22
VoIP in South Africa – a somewhat muffled user experience
» ‎ IT News Africa

There are rumblings emerging from the midst of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) space – they are the groans of frustrated users who have invested in the technology with little or no guidance...
16:47
Nokia Asha models supported on Nashua Mobile Xtreme Data
» ‎ IT News Africa

Nashua Mobile, the independent telecommunications service provider in the Reunert Group, has added the Nokia Asha 201, Nokia Asha 300 and Nokia Asha 303 to the selection of Nokia devices it supports...
14:36
Review: Trials Evolution
» ‎ IT News Africa

RedLynx’s Trials HD was one of the most successful Xbox Live Arcade games when it was released, so it came as no surprise that millions of copies have been downloaded. When news broke of a sequel,...
12:18
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 officially revealed
» ‎ IT News Africa

Activision’s hugely-successful first-person shooter Call of Duty has spanned a number of games, but the company officially revealed the next iteration in the popular franchise – Call of Duty:...
11:53
Gartner report ranks SAP no. 1 in global ERP
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SAP AG announced it has been named the overall market share leader in the worldwide enterprise resource planning (ERP) market. According to the April 24, 2012 report issued by Gartner Inc., “Market...
0:12
Glo Mobile officially launches in Ghana
» ‎ IT News Africa

Nigerian-based and Africa’s fastest growing telecommunications company Glo Mobile, has officially opened its doors in Ghana, as it announced the commencement of commercial services in the...
May 01, 2012
23:43
Q&A: eLimu’s Nivi Mukherjee
» ‎ IT News Africa

Learning is most effective when it’s dynamic, captivating and intriguing for children. That is exactly what the team behind eLimu had in mind when they developed their app. When the App Developer...
23:28
People’s Bank of Zanzibar to roll out mobile money transfers
» ‎ IT News Africa

The People’s Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) plans to introduce mobile money transfers (Z-Pesa by Zantel), due to the increase in the number of mobile money users and transfers. “The installation...
23:22
Is your data giving you headaches?
» ‎ IT News Africa

The digital revolution has given rise to a literal explosion of data, as the volume of information shared, distributed and stored increases exponentially on a daily basis. An ever-growing list of...
23:15
Samsung launches laptop for gamers
» ‎ IT News Africa

Samsung has announced the Samsung Series 7 Gamer, the ultimate laptop for gaming enthusiasts. Designed with feedback from passionate PC gamers in mind, the Series 7 Gamer features a 17.3-inch full HD...
23:00
8.ta launches data plans for new iPad
» ‎ IT News Africa

South African mobile operator 8.ta has announced that it will offer a range of attractive data plans for the new iPad that will allow customers to connect to its fast 3G Data network. The new iPad...
22:50
Android under fire
» ‎ IT News Africa

When you think of viruses, spyware, and other security threats, you probably think of your PC. After all, that’s where the majority of these kinds of attacks take place. But malware on your mobile...
22:47
BlackBerry bring the tunes with Music Gateway
» ‎ IT News Africa

RIM recently introduced a new accessory, the BlackBerry Music Gateway, at the BlackBerry Solutions Showcase. The new BlackBerry Music Gateway lets users wirelessly play music to their home or car...
22:37
RIM launches BlackBerry 10 platform
» ‎ IT News Africa

Research In Motion (RIM) earlier today unveiled its vision for the BlackBerry 10 platform at the BlackBerry World conference in Orlando, Florida and released the initial developer toolkit for native...
April 30, 2012
16:26
IBA has expansion plans in mind
» ‎ IT News Africa

The IBA Group, a sizeable global IT service provider from Eastern Europe, has plans to expand its presence in Africa withSouth Africabeing its primary base. The company’s range of expertise covers...
16:02
Innovation Dinner Nigeria a success for financial sector
» ‎ IT News Africa

IT News Africa, Africa’s ICT news leader, hosted its first Innovation Dinner outside of South Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria, on 25 April 2012. The invitation-only event took place at The Wheatbaker Hotel...
15:20
OK Computer: How the power of social media can make a change
» ‎ IT News Africa

With the sudden uptake of social media over the last couple of years, the power of this medium is being recognised as one of the most powerful platforms to get a message, campaign or event across....
April 26, 2012
17:06
Hacking into the science of solutions
» ‎ IT News Africa

Science Hack Day (SHD) is an event that aims to bring together designers, developers and scientists with good ideas to collaborate together and come up with solutions within a timeframe of 48 hours....
16:34
Cyber threats a concern for Tanzanian ICT sector
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Tanzanian ICT sector is rapidly expanding and has become a strong pillar for the country’s socio-economic development. This is according to Prof. Makame Mbarawa, Minister for Communication,...
16:20
Top Ten movie gadgets we would like to own
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Half the fun of cinema is that it is able to transport us into ‘other worlds’ and allow us the time to let our imaginations run free. With the anticipated release of The Avengers in South Africa this...
16:11
Safaricom, Bharti Airtel in partnership to lay fiber network
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Safaricom Kenya and Bharti Airtel are set to form an agreement that will enable the two giants to lay a fiber network. The move is designed to cut costs associated with the involvement of third...
14:10
Nintendo to continue selling 3DS “below cost”
» ‎ IT News Africa

Japanese electronics manufacturer Nintendo released its annual financial statements recently, and it emerged that the company has been operating at a loss. Nintendo had an operating loss of 37.3...
11:41
Africa’s children need protection from technology abuse
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News of the recent gang-rape of a 17-year-old mentally handicapped girl from Soweto, South Africa, has been met with a collective sense of disgust and anger from communities. Notwithstanding the...
April 25, 2012
17:20
Africa’s Top Ten countries with fastest internet speeds
» ‎ IT News Africa

Africa has always been viewed as a continent that isn’t very connected in terms of internet speeds and the number of users – compared to other countries in the world. Research done by Net Index...
12:37
MTN Rwanda drops data prices
» ‎ IT News Africa

MTN in Rwanda has announced that they will be reducing their pricing on data bundles – by almost half. The new pricing structure will come into effect for post-paid and top-up users, as it...
12:31
Crusade against spammers yields results for Kaspersky
» ‎ IT News Africa

In March Kaspersky Lab experts, together with their colleagues from other organisations specialising in IT security, succeeded in closing down the latest version of the notorious Hlux/Kelihos botnet....
12:22
Frommer’s poised to revolutionise mobile travel in SA
» ‎ IT News Africa

Frommer’s Unlimited has teamed up with South African travel technology company, Tourism Radio, in a move that is set to revolutionise the world of mobile travel guides. Frommer’s has been a trusted...
11:36
Turtle Beach headphones to launch in South Africa
» ‎ IT News Africa

Pure Distribution, a South African based electronics and telecommunications distribution company today announced that they will be bringing the Turtle Beach range of gaming headsets to South Africa....
April 24, 2012
18:51
Facebook bordering on 1-billion users
» ‎ IT News Africa

While social network Facebook filed a fourth amendment to its S-1 to IPO, a number of interesting statistics have emerged about the number of users and the company’s profits for last year. The...
18:29
Mobile base stations become palm-sized in Kenya
» ‎ IT News Africa

Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled palm-sized LightRadio technology that seeks to render the towering base transmission stations, operated by many mobile companies in Kenya, and in the world out-dated. The...
18:22
Bharti Airtel to reduce diesel-powered base stations
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Bharti Airtel has announced plans to lower the number of base transmission stations that run on diesel and to reduce the use of fossil fuel in its sites by 2013. Michael Okwiri, VP and Corporate...
18:16
Kenya to battle counterfeit mobile handsets
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Kenya’s Communications Commission (CCK) says it will be switching off all counterfeit mobile handsets from April. The move is based on the fact that many Kenyan’s have fallen prey to money scams...
15:45
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 revealed
» ‎ IT News Africa

Games developer Konami has revealed that production of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) has recently begun, but offered no information on a solid release date. While the title rivals that of...
14:28
Samsung’s Smart TV gets industry-first award
» ‎ IT News Africa

Samsung today announced that TÜV Rheinland – one of the most trusted certification institutes in Europe – awarded its Smart TVs with a certificate for its Smart TV performance. TÜV...
11:48
Improving IT in Rwanda
» ‎ IT News Africa

Cyrille Turatsinze, spokesperson at the ministry of local government in Rwanda, said that the local government was hoping to put more efforts in delivery of new technologies. He added that the...
11:26
NFC adoption still far in SA’s future
» ‎ IT News Africa

South African banks and retailers are likely to be slow to adopt near-field communications (NFC) technology for mobile payments because of the high costs of installing point-of-sale terminals and...
9:27
ISPs welcome Telkom’s price cut
» ‎ IT News Africa

OpenWeb has welcomed Telkom’s decision to decrease its IP Connect rates by 30 percent and will be passing this saving onto its clients. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa...
April 23, 2012
15:40
Huawei Reports FY11 Revenue of CNY 203.9 Billion, R&D Investment of CNY 23.7 Billion and embarks on business transformation
» ‎ IT News Africa

Increases investment in Innovation, Enterprise and Consumer Businesses Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has released its audited full-year...
14:02
New iPad gets South African pricing
» ‎ IT News Africa

Apple’s new iPad will be launched in South Africa on 27 April, and local distributor Core Group has announced the suggested retail prices for the device. The new iPad features the Retina Display,...
13:11
The tablet dons a suit and tie
» ‎ IT News Africa

The tablet PC, popularised by the Apple iPad, has revolutionised the consumer computing market. A huge demand drove other suppliers to develop similar touch-screen, ultra portable tablet devices, and...
13:00
NCC rulings have far-reaching implications for directors and companies alike
» ‎ IT News Africa

A number of recent rulings by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) have significant implications for both companies and their executive teams. Whereas South African companies have previously...
11:15
Facebook has the attention of global banks and financiers
» ‎ IT News Africa

Management behind ZunguZ, the multi-tier cloud platform that integrates into the social graph (social networking and the user), are encouraged by the increase in focus by the financial sector on...
April 22, 2012
10:00
Ghana Electoral Commission discovers inconsistency in voter registration
» ‎ IT News Africa

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that it has detected 4,000 multiple registrations had so far been detected nationwide. The Commission has allayed fears that the problem occurred in a...
10:00
Lagos to mark International Girls in ICT Day
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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Professor Cleopas Angaye, has urged ICT stakeholders to support the campaign to involve girls in the ICT...
April 21, 2012
10:00
Computers ring a positive note for Ghana’s fire service
» ‎ IT News Africa

Tema-based computer firm, Socio Computers Limited, has presented 170 early warning computers to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Accra. These computers, worth GH¢1,530,000, are expected to...
10:00
New DG for Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology
» ‎ IT News Africa

Alhaji Aminu Musa-Yusuf has been appointed as the permanent Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, Kaduna State. His appointment was approved by...
April 20, 2012
18:53
Kenya sees increase in data usage
» ‎ IT News Africa

According to a Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) report, the number of mobile subscribers had increased by 5.99%, from 26.49 to 28.08 million subscriptions. However, there was a sharp decrease...
18:52
Safaricom CEO appointed to UN global board
» ‎ IT News Africa

Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary General, announced the appointment of Safaricom’s CEO Bob Collymore to the UN Global Compact Board. The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative aimed at recognizing...
15:25
Cape Town goes live with SAP electronic billing system
» ‎ IT News Africa

SAP today announced that the Electricity Service Department of City of Cape Town successfully went live with the SAP Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Integration for Utilities software...
15:22
Mass-murderer used video game as training
» ‎ IT News Africa

The effects of violent video games on users has come under the spotlight again after Norwegian mass-murderer Anders Behring Breivik commented during his trial that he used the popular video game Call...
13:14
Global Xbox sales on the decline
» ‎ IT News Africa

Electronics and software maker Microsoft has revealed that sales for its hugely popular gaming console have been on a steady decline for the last financial quarter. Global sales of Xbox360 consoles...
April 19, 2012
17:08
Safaricom discontinues uncapped data bundles
» ‎ IT News Africa

Mobile operator Safaricom has announced that the company will no longer offer its subscribers unlimited data packages in Kenya, citing misuse by some users as the primary reason for the cancellation...
16:36
WACS to create more broadband opportunities
» ‎ IT News Africa

The newly-laid undersea West African Cable System is due to be switched on in May, which will bring Africa just one step closer to being a truly connected continent. With a number of other cables...
16:06
“SA IT industry moving backwards” – Knott-Craig
» ‎ IT News Africa

At the Department of Communications’ policy colloquium in Midrand, new Cell C CEO Alan Knott-Craig said that South Africa is moving into a dangerous territory where IT and telecommunications are...
15:39
Fake Instagram app infects Android devices
» ‎ IT News Africa

IT security and data protection company Sophos is warning Android users about malware being distributed disguised as the popular photo-sharing app Instagram. Cybercriminals have created fake...
15:28
Africa set for new continental domain name extension
» ‎ IT News Africa

Under the leadership of the African Union Commission, UniForum SA, trading as the ZA Central Registry (ZACR), has applied for a new Internet extension, .Africa (or dotAfrica). In the future, it is...
14:53
Huawei share views on collaboration at USITO roundtable
» ‎ IT News Africa

“In order to build a healthy global intellectual property rights (IPR) ecosystem that drives technological and social progress, it is vital that we adopt cooperative and collaborative approaches that...
13:59
Soarsoft adds metal to its offering
» ‎ IT News Africa

Soarsoft Africa, a specialist in archive, migration, collaboration and messaging services, has extended its offering with Metalogix Software’s recent announcement of its purchase of Syntergy’s...
13:46
Nigeria govt eager to use ICT in education
» ‎ IT News Africa

The federal government of Nigeria has revealed that it is committed to infuse information and communication technology, ICT, into education. This includes the curriculum of primary and secondary...
12:34
IBM’s out-of-the-box integrated expertise
» ‎ IT News Africa

IBM South Africa will release to the local market its PureFlex System and PureApplication System solutions as part of its scheduled rollout of an expert integrated offering called PureSystems. The...
10:56
Farmers to receive fertilizer, seeds by e-wallet
» ‎ IT News Africa

Alhaji Bukar Tijian, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, has stated that farmers in Nigeria are to redeem their Growth Enhancement Support Program (GES) fertilizer and seeds...
10:38
Nigerian ICT firms must overcome obstacles
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson has stated that Nigerian ICT companies must eliminate bottlenecks to be more attractive for listing in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, (NSE)....
April 18, 2012
19:00
Business Connexion acquires Quad Automation
» ‎ IT News Africa

Africa’s leading systems integrator Business Connexion, announced that it has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Quad Automation (Pty) Ltd. Quad Automation is a South African company that...
17:59
HP takes to the skies with Ultrabook
» ‎ IT News Africa

Electronics manufacturer HP today celebrated the launch of their latest Ultrabook, the Folio13 with a number of scenic flights over Johannesburg. Since the Folio13 Ultrabook is incredibly light, HP...
17:26
Apps key driver behind smartphone investment – Ericsson ConsumerLab
» ‎ IT News Africa

· Ericsson ConsumerLab releases Emerging App Culture report on app usage in high- growth markets, after conducting research in Russia, India and Brazil · Faster connectivity and...
17:17
Search is on for Internet industry’s best
» ‎ IT News Africa

The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) has embarked on its annual search for the Internet industry’s best and brightest who are invited to speak at iWeek 2012. Taking place in...
17:08
Bharti Airtel announces Managing Director for Kenya
» ‎ IT News Africa

Bharti Airtel, a global telecom services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has announced the appointment of Shivan Bhargava as Managing Director for its Kenyan...
17:06
Huawei appoints a new CEO for Kenya
» ‎ IT News Africa

Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Wind Li as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Kenya representative office....
17:04
MWEB drops 1Mbps Uncapped ADSL prices
» ‎ IT News Africa

MWEB has dropped its 1Mbps uncapped data-only pricing to R199 per month, and will offer a free upgrade to all data only uncapped 384Kbps customers. The move makes MWEB’s 1Mbps Uncapped data package...
13:15
Ghana’s mobile achievers ready for 2nd Mobile World Telecom Awards
» ‎ IT News Africa

All is set for Ghana to host the second annual Mobile World Ghana Telecom Awards to be held on Friday the 20th of April at the Holiday Inn in Accra. This event recognizes the achievements of...
12:19
New smartphones destined for Nigeria
» ‎ IT News Africa

Huawei Mobile, a global Information Communications Technology firm, has disclosed its plan of introducing six new smartphones to the Nigerian market. This statement was made yesterday by the Managing...
11:39
BlackBerry mobile voice links up with Siemens
» ‎ IT News Africa

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (MVS) 5.1 now supports OpenScape Voice V6 from Siemens Enterprise Communications. The solution allows customers to access...

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