Africa’s top headlines for the week
This week Africa’s competitors within the continent’s high-growth ICT sector have published their efforts to attract greater market share. Clearly there is renewed focus on empowering the consumer with the means More...
SA Communications Minister lodges complaint against newspaper
South Africa’s Minister of Communications Dina Pule has lodged a formal complaint with the Press Ombudsman over the weekend in relation to the alleged smear campaign against her by the Sunday Times newspaper. South More...
TAKEALOT.com adds Android, iOS apps to shopping cart
South African online retailer TAKEALOT.com has taken a step towards customer convenience by launching their iPhone and Android shopping apps in addition to the Blackberry 10 app launched earlier this year. TAKEALOT.com More...
Acer launches “amazing” new products
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Acer revealed their new line-up of tablets and notebooks at an international launch conference in New York City last week Friday and offered the world a glimpse into their future More...
Five great African tech innovations
Africa is filled with innovative solutions, from making life just a little bit easier in rural areas, to actually saving lives in the most dire of situations through science. While Africa is slowly catching up to More...
SKA scientist receives National Order
South Africa’s Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom congratulated three South African scientists upon receiving their National Orders from President Jacob Zuma on Freedom Day, 27 April 2013. The SKA More...
Samsung launches Galaxy S4 in South Africa
Electronics maker Samsung unveiled their latest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, at a launch event in Johannesburg, South Africa last night. The event was attended by approx. 2500 guests, as well as media representatives More...
MTN loses 470 000 subscribers in South Africa
South African-based mobile phone provider MTN released its quarterly update for the period ending 31 March, and while they have had a strong financial quarter, they have lost a number of subscribers in South More...
LTE in South Africa: Construction issues outstrip technology considerations
Although some operators are still deploying LTE networks for coverage purposes, many are now trying to differentiate themselves though speed, services and QoS. Previously the key differentiator was coverage, but More...
Tech sector needs more girls
South Africa needs to actively encourage young girls to consider technology as a career option if the country is going to address key issues like the current skills shortage in the IT sector and spiralling levels More...