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Top 10 myths about technology
There are many myths and half-truths about technology and as more people start to make use of everyday devices, many of the once-believed-to-be fact stories are being disproven. In the spirit of today being Friday the 13th, IT News Africa…
Top 10 must-read books on technology
While there are many resources available online as to how things work and fit into one another, there are a couple of really great books on a variety of technology subjects, some of which are self-help, while others offer insight…
7 reasons why Microsoft’s Surface will be better than Apple’s iPad
Electronics manufacturer Microsoft recently unveiled its latest piece of technology that is set to change the way in which consumers use a tablet. Called Surface, the device will aim to bridge the gap between a computer and a tablet, while bringing the functionality…
Top Ten executive recruitment websites in Africa
Finding a new vacancy can be a daunting task, especially with the world’s economy in a slump. In order to make the transition from one job to the other as smooth as possible, a number of executive job search websites…
Africa’s top tech-preneurs to watch
Going by recent international coverage, Africa has the attention of the West as a thriving market that is ready to join partners and help develop socio-economic conditions. The Obama Administration recently unveiled enhancements to the country’s Africa foreign policy, indicating…
Top BlackBerry apps for Father’s Day
If you’re a busy dad with a schedule packed with social, sports, work and family commitments, you’ll appreciate the many great time-saving apps that you can download from BlackBerry App World for your BlackBerry smartphone. In celebration of Father’s Day,…
Ten things you didn’t know about your BlackBerry
BlackBerry devices are some of the most popular smartphones across the world, and it is fast becoming the ‘must have’ device in Africa. Research In Motion, the makers behind the device, have sold millions of units on the continent and…
Five African presidents to follow on Twitter
Social media and networking sites like Facebook and MySpace were once seen as a place where pimple-faced youths gathered to share music and photos. But a radical change in perception and mindsets globally regarding social networking sites such as Twitter…
Top African Social Networks
Social Networking and social media are growing in significance and have become an integral part of the digital lifestyle. When the terms ‘social networks’ and ‘social websites’ are used, the likes of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube all come to mind.…
Top 10 African countries on Facebook
Shares of social network giant Facebook were officially floated on the NASDAQ on 18 May with an estimated value of $100 billion. The company’s IPO is priced at $38 per share, turning it into the largest tech IPO in history.…
10 facts about WACS you didn’t know
The launch of the West Africa Cable System in Cape Town recently heralds a new chapter in the development of connectivity across the continent. Leaders in the Consortium behind WACS offered a number of astounding facts, figures and hypothesis that…
Five apps to help you get around Lagos
Inhabited by almost 20-million residents, Nigeria’s most populous city can quickly become a bit overwhelming for first-time travellers. Luckily, there are a number of mobile applications that will make a stay in Lagos more enjoyable- and easier to get around.…
Five BlackBerry apps for Mother’s Day
Mothers are often the ones in the family who need to organise, plan and arrange a variety of activities. Luckily BlackBerry has a number of great apps that will make any mother’s daily tasks a bit easier. This Mothers’ Day,…
Top Ten tech companies in the world
Forbes has released its annual list of the top 500 companies in the U.S. ranked by revenue, and a number of technology manufacturers or providers managed to be included. General Electric was the first tech company to be ranked in…
Africa’s Top Ten countries with fastest internet speeds
Africa has always been viewed as a continent that isn’t very connected in terms of internet speeds and the number of users – compared to other parts of the world. Research done by Net Index has reaffirmed this belief, and…
5 Tools to fight internet censorship
Today South Africa is celebrating Human Rights Day. The country is celebrating the long road to democracy covered with sticks and stones leaving apartheid’s oppression behind us. The path South Africans have tread has been a long one, but 18…
