You just bought yourself a new computer and can’t wait to get it out of the box. You’re excited to start using it, but you don’t want to have all those problems you hear about. This is the time to think ahead and go for a positive online experience by following the adage “prevention is [...]
Two Rwandan young innovators participated in this year’s ICT Telecom World 2011 held Geneva, Switzerland. According to the NewTimes, Joseph Gatete who presented Quickisms in Secondary School Projects and Robert Katabarwa with his Igisekuru innovation, were among 45 of 160 entrants selected to participate in the young innovators competition. “Their innovative contributions will definitely help [...]
JSE-listed Allied Technologies Limited (Altech) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shahab Meshki as Chief Executive Officer of Altech Kenya Data Networks (KDN), effective 1 November 2011. KDN is a Kenyan registered communications company that operates the largest data and Internet backbone in East Africa, providing a comprehensive suite of services over its 6 [...]
While 2011 was the year when Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS slugged it out for smartphone marketshare, 2012 is the year that Windows Phone 7 is going to rock the boat, especially in South Africa, and primarily thanks to Nokia. Around the world, Nokia might already be dismissed as an “also ran” by the Android [...]
Electronic Arts released one of the biggest and most-anticipated games last week in the form of Battlefield 3. From all the exciting trailers and highly-detailed screenshots, players knew that they were going to be in for a treat – but sadly it’s only the multiplayer that is shining. Developer DICE decided to include a single [...]
Nintendo has revealed new details about the introductory storyline and gameplay in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which will launch across South Africa exclusively for Wii on 18 November 2011. The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote Plus (or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus accessory) and Nunchuk controller allow for deeply [...]
Kenya’s mobile service provider, Safaricom has launched a range of cloud services which will include data centre services including hosting, storage and backup services. The launch was announced last week during a function held at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). According to ComputerWorld, Safaricom Cloud is a partnership that rings together Safaricom, Seven Seas Technologies, [...]
Etisalat Nigeria, the fourth Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)mobile operator in the region has invested $2.46 billion to build and expand its telecommunications network infrastructure. The investment which was made over the past three years covers the core network, transmission network and power network facilities. Etisalat Nigeria is currently competing with other mobile operators [...]
Electronics maker Samsung has announced that they are South Africa’s top consumer electronics brand. According to a report released by GFK Group, the company has seen a market growth in their refrigeration and home theatre sector, while sustaining a solid market position in flat panel TVs and washing machines. “The results indicated growth in the [...]
Motorola has unveiled their latest smartphone for the South African market – the revamped Motorola RAZR. With a sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminium accents and a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display, the RAZR also sports KEVLAR fiber and Corning Gorilla Glass to help the screen stand up to scratches and scrapes. Every part of Motorola [...]
Games maker and publisher Ubisoft’s Motionsports Adrenaline is now available for all adrenaline junkies on Kinect for Xbox 360 and for the Move from PlayStation 3. Players will be able to channel their inner thrill-seeker as they take part in serious daredevil activities, most of which ordinary gamers will never attempt in real life. “From [...]