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Renewable Energy Project commencing in West Africa
Sierra Leone has won the first call for proposals for the International Renewable Energy Agency/Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (IRENA/ADFD) financing facility; and have signed the 6MW Freetown Solar Park project, which will target urban and western rural districts around…
Microsoft South Africa appoints new MD
Microsoft is in the process of shuffling its key leadership representatives. Mteto Nyati, who has been at the forefront of operations since September 2008, has been promoted to GM of emerging regions within Africa and the Middle East. Zoaib Hoosen,…
Telecoms fees impact broadband and digitisation in Africa
Internet penetration in Africa at 15.6 percent is about half the world average. While some may see this as cause for concern, it is not a true reflection of the level of access on the continent where individuals may not…
Vodacom named official Samsung KNOX reseller
Vodacom has been appointed as the official KNOX reseller by Samsung South Africa. The reseller agreement is expected to enable the service provider to offer its clients a seamless experience, providing a single point of contact for KNOX licenses and…
Unlicensed software costing South Africa over R4 billion
A global software survey conducted by Business Software Alliance (BSA), in partnership with International Data Corporation (IDC), revealed that unlicensed software was installed on more than 43% of global PCs in 2013 rounding off to a commercial value of $62.7…
GSMA announces mHealth partnership across Sub-Saharan Africa
The GSMA has announced that its Mobile for Development mHealth programme has launched a new cross-ecosystem partnership designed to provide a range of mHealth services to women and children, with a particular focus on nutrition, across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initial…
Top 10 apps that will benefit your life
In a technology driven world we use our mobile devices, tablets and PCs on a daily basis. Each device features a variety of programs, apps, and services that ultimately make life a little easier. With a multitude of apps, featured…
Don’t get caught by online World Cup scams
Football fans have found themselves looking for live streams of the World Cup on the internet recently. However, looking for live broadcasts on the Internet can cost money or leave a malicious programme on your computer. Dmitry Bestuzhev at Kaspersky…
Windows Phone 8.1 arriving with Lumia 930 & Lumia 630
Microsoft has announced the Lumia 630 and the Lumia 930. With the announcement of the latest Nokia Lumia devices, Microsoft additionally revealed that both devices will be powered by the Windows Phone 8.1 Operating System. While Windows-based smartphones have been…
Microsoft reveals 4Afrika IP Hub
Microsoft unveiled an online intellectual property (IP) portal called the Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub, in an effort to create an IP protection culture in Africa. The IP Hub will offer developers and independent software vendors the skills and tools necessary…
Garmin calling on buyers in East Africa
The Africa team for Garmin Sub-Saharan Africa will be hosting meetings in Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania from 8-15 July 2014 to meet with buyers, potential resellers and business partners. The purpose of the trade delegation is to engage and meet…
Oracle e-campus goes live
The University of Djibouti has implemented a new software system to help it achieve its ambition to deliver tertiary education to students in countries on the horn of Africa. Sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education, the University of Djibouti…
IT executives hail Innovation Dinner
The IT News Africa Innovation Dinner was held at the Michelangelo Hotel, in Sandton, on 25 June 2014. The Innovation Dinner saw over 95 executives from top ICT Corporations in attendance. The theme for the Innovation Dinner was “Cloud: Moving…
Jovago & TripAdvisor partnering for easier online hotel bookings
Jovago will be going into partnership with TripAdvisor in order to essentially make hotel bookings easier for travellers. The partnership with allow TripAdvisor travellers the opportunity to gain direct access to Jovago’s selection of hotels in Africa. According to TripAdvisor,…
Third Yahsat satellite to extend broadband to africa
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has unveiled plans to launch its third satellite extending its commercial Ka-band coverage to an additional 17 countries and 600 million users, expanding on Yahsat’s current coverage area across the Middle East, Africa and South West…
She Leads Africa aims to empower tech savvy women
She Leads Africa is launching a competition that seeks to empower women within the continent’s entrepreneurial tech scene. The platform seeks to connect promising individuals to mentors, business funding and new market opportunities. With a special focus on tech, the…
