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7 wearables to get excited about
Wearables, a term that came into prominence over the last two years, is all the rage at the moment. These little electronic devices are worn by technology buffs and enthusiasts alike, and at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, a good…
Africa’s top newsmakers of 2013
2013 was a busy and challenging year for operators within Africa’s growing telecommunications sector. News of landmark deals, increased competition, rivalry, regulation and rollout of innovation has dominated coverage. In this list, ITNewsAfrica’s editorial team profiles the top newsmakers, individuals…
Top 10 Nigerian YouTube videos
Global video sharing giant YouTube has once again released its annual list of the most watched videos on the site, and while Ylvis’s The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) and PSY’s Gentleman M/V scored the top spots in Global Top…
Top 10 Nelson Mandela apps
As the world mourns the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela, with a memorial service of global significance scheduled for 10 December 2013 at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium, there are a number of mobile applications that share the legacy and history…
10 highly sought-after technology skills in 2014
With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stating in a report in October this year that output in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to “expand by 6% in 2014″, academics and technology specialists have agreed that the projected growth will also fuel…
Top 10 games of 2013
While 2013 has not been as jam-packed as years gone by, a number of truly excellent gaming titles foound their way to store shelves. With the release of new gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft, a new era of console gaming has emerged – one bound to…
Top 10 mobile handsets of 2013
The year has been very exciting for consumers of technology with almost every mobile technology company launching a new version of their existing flagship devices. In what has emerged as something of an annual race, major players such as Samsung and Apple have tried to entice users with…
The 10 best Nollywood movie services online
Nollywood, the term of endearment bestowed upon Nigeria’s thriving film industry, is the world’s second largest film industry (after India’s Bollywood industry) – in terms of volume (including home-videos, shorts and feature films). According an online article Lights, camera, action!…
Top 10 mobile agriculture applications
For most parts of Africa, the agriculture sector is a major source of employment. During the ICT4Ag conference in Kigali, Rwanda, stakeholders joined innovators and inventors to reflect on solutions and innovation targeted at users within this important sector. IT News Africa takes a…
Top 10 Business Traveller apps for Africa
Travelling through Africa, or any other continent for that matter, is supposed to be a pleasurable experience. However, without access to relevant and accurate information, the experience can be rather troublesome and expensive. IT News Africa has listed some of the most useful…
10 reasons your tech startup is a non-starter
Entrepreneurs behind technology startups may be champing at the bit to get going, but before they bolt into Africa’s wide open technology market, they ought to consider whether they have what it takes to even compete. At Intel Capital’s annual…
10 African business leaders to follow on Twitter
Local and international media have focused this week on what has been described as ‘mounting losses’ for the online messaging service Twitter ahead of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). According to a regulatory filing this week…
Top 10 African game developers
International technology media would have the world believe that Africa is a continent that struggles to hold its own in terms of innovation, development and production – let alone in the development of video game titles. However, there are a good…
Top 10 African e-Commerce apps
e-Commerce in Africa is gaining momentum with more users being connected to the internet and experiencing the power of shopping and the ability to pay for goods online. ITNewsAfrica recently published a list of the most popular e-commerce websites on the African continent and,…
Africa’s 10 most connected countries
Global financial institutions, including the World Bank, have publicised their expectation of an increase in economic growth rates in Africa, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa. Much of Africa’s growth is attributed, in part, to the rise of mobility within key regions throughout the continent, as…
Top 10 features of Apple’s iPhone 5s
Apple last week announced its highly-anticipated iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. While the iPhone 5c has been touted as a mobile device for emerging markets, the iPhone 5s will become the brand’s new flagship model until the release of the…
