Ushahidi launches new connectivity device
A Kenyan software company introduces BRCK, a backup generator offering connectivity in places where it is patchy
Sectors - Technology
Liquid Telecom acquires Rwandatel's assets
Africa's leading wholesale carrier is quickening its expansion with the acquisition of Rwandatel and plans to rehabilitate its core network
First Africa, then the world for MTN
African based mobile telecommunications giant MTN has global ambitions as its year output grows
Africa set to leapfrog into modular computing era
One year into its aggressive go to market strategy for its new IT system model, IBM is seeing signs that Africa is ready to leapfrog straight into an era of integrated, modular computing
execMobile offers global first data roaming solution
A leading South African supplier of cost-effective solutions for using mobile phone and internet abroad offers post-paid roaming services which can knock 98 percent off bills for business travellers
Making the SMART moves to migration
Chris Hathaway, Director at Soarsoft Africa discusses how to make sense of your Messaging Platform migration lifecycle
Team effort to aid MTN Nigerian mandates
Netxcell Limited makes another breakthrough in Africa in association with Funmobile to implement MTN Nigeria mandates
MEF brings Kenya's mobile industry leaders to networking event
The first-ever MEF Connects Kenya event is aimed at bringing together the country's leading mobile phone industry leaders
Safaricom profits rise by almost 50 percent
The goal of becoming Kenya's best network is well on the way to being achieved for its leading communications and money-transfer company
MTN Foundation opens 38th multimedia centre
Students and teachers at another school in Cameroon are set to benefit from a brand new multimedia centre giving them internet access and the chance to undergo computer training
IBM Innovation Centre opens in Kenya
The new centre located in Nairobi is aimed at helping growth innovation through offering training, business and marketing support services to a wide range of software and hardware users
Microsoft partnership will help students
Microsoft partners with Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology and UhuruOne to bring cutting-edge broadband access, Windows 8 devices and technology skills to local universities
eLearning conference spotlights Africa's innovations
The unsung local heroes who are really changing the continent will come under the microscope at the eighth annual eLearning Africa Conference being held at the end of May
Safaricom Foundation donates KShs10 million to flood victim appeal
Thousands of people affected by flooding in Kenya are to receive help following a major cash injection from the country's leading telecommunications company
Amazon brings Appstore service to Africa
Internet titan Amazon is set to realease its apop service in Southern Africa, is has been announced
Telkom's new mobile plans aimed at cutting costs
Call plans aimed at lowering costs for businesses have been launched by South Africa's leading communications services provider
MTN Uganda voted Best Mobile Telephone Service Provider
Upholding international best practices and standards have paved the way towards Uganda's number one telecommunications company winning its latest award
Rwanda initiated in Microsoft4Afrika
Rwanda is one of the select African countries which is set to benefit from a $75 million programme run by one of the world's leading technology companies
Veeam South Africa grows 88 percent in first year
Virtualisation leader enters its second year in South Africa with plans to expand its customer base and double the size of its team
Marval SA help to increase port company's efficiency
The world's third largest marine terminal operator chose a South African-based solutions company to update its IT processes and systems
Nedbank launches mobile payment solution
Nebank has clinched a first for South Africa with its new mobile point-of-sale payment system which is set to revolutionise the way small businesses operates
Vodacom takes the lead on renewable energy solutions
African mobile communications company Vodacom, which services about 50 million active customers, is making big strides in its bid to reduce energy consumption
KCB Bank's 1.5 billion loan boost for M-PESA agents
Creating a new cash facility for agents of Safaricom's mobile phone-based money transfer system looks set to aid even further growth of the hugely successful service
The business analytics dilemma
Bridging the gap between the needs of businesses and the IT solutions for harnessing analytics is vital if the tremendous benefits will be realised and goals attained
IBM Chief heaps praise on African businesses
Global technology company IBM is expanding its African footprint in response to demand for its services from forward-thinking companies on the continent
Marval announces expansion plan
A South African IT company has revealed it is expanding and refining its business as it pushes through to cover new territories
IBM delivers resources to top Kenyan universities
Three of Kenya's top universities are to benefit from a partnership with global technology company IBM to provide ICT for learning modules
Mobile app will keep tills ringing
A new way of making credit card payments using a mobile phone looks set to mPowa businesses operating throughout South Africa thanks to the First National Bank
ICT Park is another boost for Rwandan economy
The Rwanda Development Board, which saw record levels of investment last year, has announced it is setting up a new ICT Park
Bridging the digital divide
Satellite may well be the answer to providing high-capacity broadband connectivity for the more rural areas of Africa
Nigeria's top telecom firm set to be a star
A major cash injection from the new owners of Nigeria's leading telecommunication company Starcomms will propel it into a new league
Watch out for the cyber criminals
Leading provider of cloud-based security solutions Panda Securities predicts that 2013 will see cyber criminals targeting social networks and mobile devices
Africa has joined the party - in a big way
While Africa may have arrived late at the economic party it is quickly reaping the rewards of being able to go directly to the best products and infrastructure
IBM predicts technology will mimic the five senses
Computer giant IBM has collated research data from around the world and says the new era of technology will introduce cognitive systems
Samsung continues to Mobilise South Africa
Team MTN-Qhubeka Pro Continental cycling team is now powered by Samsung following the signing of a three-year sponsorship deal
Skills gap not quite so wide in South Africa
The latest IBM Tech Trends report shows many companies around the globe do not have the expertise to implement advanced technologies but the issue is not quite so prevalent in South Africa
WIOCC makes the connection to win award
The winner of Africa Com's Best Pan-African category is charging ahead with the task of fusing African communication channels
Rwandan telecom firm's jobs boost
A successful training programme run by a major international telecommunications company has played a significant role in boosting the economy
Mapping a great future for start up
The winner of a prestigious competition to find a new start up tech company has been announced at a formal reception held in Cape Town
iROKING on the move with GoMetro
Brand new mobile partnership to bring iROKING artists to South Africa commuters - anytime, anywhere
Top prizes on offer to winning start up tech business
A new competition is offering innovators the chance to win software development, office space and mentorship from an established software development company
Keep pace with technology without breaking the bank
Technology is vital to running a business but trying to keep up with its evolution could be folly and end up costing more than it has delivered
MTN attracts 50,000 new subscribers a month
Interim figures from the global telecommunications company show its mission to become the leading provider for emerging markets is well on target
New organisation will ring the changes
An official ceremony has been held to mark the establishment of the East African Communications Organization's headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda
Jasco to expand business in SADC
Leading IT company Jasco Electronic Holdings has announced a 47.9 percent leap in annual profits and plans to widen its footprint across Africa
Building management in the cloud
The benefits can be immense! Data analytics, benchmarking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and a host of new Facilities Management (FM) apps make FM in the cloud very attractive
Bid to roll out popular Healthcare app across Africa
The almost overnight success of a healthcare solution mobile phone app launched in Kenya has prompted plans to target every household in Africa
Expert speakers have their heads in the cloud
Industry leaders from the world of Information Technology are set to gather in Nairobi next month to hear about all the latest developments in cloud computing
Mobile phone network gets US$100 million upgrade
Tanzania's first cellular phone network is receiving a cash boost to expand its network capacity, improve coverage and enhance users' experience
Product specialist appointed to drive distribution
Drive Control Corporation has announced the appointment of a new product specialist to help the ICT company promote its products into the reseller and retail markets
