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Kigali shortlisted for global award
Rwanda is taking a long-term view of its healthcare system and building the foundations for a precision medicine approach to patient care. With that being said, Kigali, the capital of Rwanda has been nominated among 16 finalists for the first…
Absa and The Digital Academy collaborate to empower youth
We all live in an intelligent world. Today, digital skills are highly valued. Tomorrow, digital skills will be vital. Absa and The Digital Academy hosted a technology showcase to unveil solutions and applications built by The Digital Academy interns as part of a six-month programme…
Nigeria’s digital publishers set to speak at IPA in Nairobi
Founders of Nigeria’s digital publishing company, Publiseer, Chidi Nwaogu and Chika Nwaogu, will be speaking at the International Publishers Association (IPA) Seminar in Nairobi. The International Publishers Association Seminar on Sustainable Development for African Publishers 2019 will be hosted in…
Azuri launches pay-as-you-go solar satellite TV in Kenya
The off-grid solar market is in the midst of a serious boom, already growing beyond the simple necessities of lighting and phone charging. Azuri Technologies, pay-as-you-go solar technology provider, has unveiled its new 32-inch solar satellite TV system specially designed…
Gartner reveals Chinese brands that are prominent in semiconductor buying
Chinese mobile products, which cater to both high and low-income consumers, underpinned an increase in smartphone sales globally in the third quarter of 2018, according to US-based researcher Gartner. Samsung Electronics and Apple remained the top two semiconductor chip buyers…
Digital commerce has changed the way consumers interact with businesses
Difficult to achieve and earned over time, trusted online relationships are based on businesses providing a secure environment and a great customer experience. Recently released Experian’s Global Identity and Fraud Report found that 74 percent of consumers see security as the…
FNB offers medical, legal and financial advice for consumers
FNB has launched its new Easy Smart Option bank account making it the first bank to combine medical, financial and legal advice as additional value to consumers who earn between R1 000 to R7 000 per month. Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, FNB Consumer…
IT News Africa: Most Read Articles of the Week
January has gone by and has brought us a fascinating range of technology trends and breaking news. This week we look at some of the hottest stories in the world of tech. From new innovations and upcoming smartphones, growing economies…
Survey reveals Kenya’s customer experience state in 2018
Kenya’s second largest telco Airtel, Equity bank and pay TV service provider DSTV have emerged to be among major brands offering their customers remarkable services and satisfaction. In a recent integrated customer experience company mSurvey has revealed the results for…
2018 saw a drastic drop in smartphone market – report
2018 was “the worst year ever for smartphone shipments,” according to the research firm IDC. The survey further states that worldwide handset volumes declined 4.1 per cent in 2018 to a total of 1.4 billion units shipped for the full year. IDC…
EU praises Uganda’s executive decision
On Tuesday, January 28, the Ugandan government announced the joined partnership with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a move it said would improve accountability in the management of natural resources. Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo on Tuesday said the Cabinet’s…
Nairobi-based colocation expands data centre footprint
Nairobi-based colocation data centre provider icolo.io has implemented state-of the-art network infrastructure solutions in announcing the commencement of their second data centre in Nairobi – this follows their first in Mombasa. Construction of the data centre started in November 2018…
How the shift to cloud impacts all IT markets
Through 2022, growth in enterprise IT spending for cloud-based offerings will be faster than growth in traditional (non-cloud) IT offerings, making cloud computing one of the most disruptive forces in IT markets since the early days of the digital age. When organisations are…
Rwanda set to launch telecom satellite sooner than expected
Two years ago in 2017, Rwanda announced for 2020, the launch in space of its first telecommunications satellite. But it is finally this year that the telecom equipment will be propelled into orbit from the international space station, the Ecofin Agency…
DRF2019 gives retailers new technology solutions to help businesses
On Wednesday, 30 January 2019, the Digital Retail Forum (DRF) which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton sparked conversations about making digital innovation a key process within all retail organisations. The conference also led discussions on how to…
Africa Tech Week to give insights on Industry 4.0
The city of Cape Town, in partnership with the department of science and technology (DST), is set to host the inaugural Africa Tech Week which will introduce African small businesses to digital solutions and future business strategies and development. The…
