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Review: Garmin Virb Elite
The action camera business is a huge deal for amateur videographers, adrenaline-junkies and professionals alike, but with so many options available, how does one distinguish between the average and the superb? The GoPro seems to have a firm hold on…
Zambia ups its technology profile
Located in South-Central Africa, Zambia forms part of a region that is fast emerging as one with high growth prospects because of a strong technology base and increasing rates of adoption. International Telecommunications Union (ITU) statistics reveal that in…
Airtel Nigeria boss dismisses concerns over tower sales
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, has assured that the move by Telecoms Operators to transfer their tower assets to Tower Management Companies would lead to the creation of more employment opportunities for experts in…
5 African start-ups receive Microsoft funding
Microsoft today announced innovation grants for five African start-ups through the 4Afrika Initiative, which aims in part to invest in high performing, African start-ups. In addition to financial backing, these start-ups will receive technical support and mentorship from Microsoft. The…
Electronics, gaming to be taxed in South Africa?
South Africa’s Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan today announced that the National Treasury’s Electronic Services Regulations is open for public comment until 20 February.  Under the regulation, all electronics and games will be subject to 14% Value Added Tax (VAT).…
More satellite broadband heading South Africa’s way?
Globecomm Systems, a leading global provider of managed network communication solutions, has announced a contract extension with Avanti to deploy satellite broadband services to thousands of businesses in South Africa. Operating from Cape Town and Johannesburg, the international service provider…
Why Nigeria’s Terragon is excited about Barcelona
Terragon Group, a leading New Media Company based in Nigeria, is billed to have an exhibition at the upcoming Global Systems Mobile Association (GSMA) Mobile World Congress holding in Barcelona, Spain from the 24th to the 27th of February 2013.…
Wanted: Software developers for (South) Africa
South Africa is renowned for having a large pool of talented, innovative software developers with first world know-how. So much so, that the country is ranked among the top thirty software development outsourcing destinations in the world, according to information…
Government welcomes new mobile termination rates
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) today revealed new termination rates between mobile operators in the country. Under the 2014 Call Termination Rates Regulations, mobile operators with more than 20% retail market share will be cut from 40c/minute to 20c/minute,…
High call charges: South African telcos weigh in
Certain service providers within South Africa’s telecommunication industry have voiced their approval of the announcement of new Call Termination Rates by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). On 29 January the regulatory body issued an announcement of changes to…
T-Systems acquires South Africa’s Intervate for undisclosed amount
T-Systems in South Africa has announced its acquisition of Intervate, a local specialist provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions. The move empowers T-Systems to deliver innovative new solutions to business customers that encompass the full offering, including SharePoint and mobile…
South Africa’s Mxit taps into Indian market
Mxit, the South African mobile social network, has today announced the first phase of its expansion strategy for the emerging market with the launch of Mxit in India and the release of Mxit 7 for Android and BlackBerry users. Available…
Nigeria to intercept text messages
Nigeria’s Federal Government has brought into action a draft bill that will allow the government to intercept and record electronic communications, and acquire internet usage data from internet service providers and mobile networks. While the bill still needs to be…
Africa’s Eskimi attracts 100,000 fan clubs
Executive leadership behind social media and entertainment platform Eskimi has confirmed that the Africa service has attracted 100,000 fan clubs or user generated content interest based networks. Vytautas Paukstys, CEO of Eskimi, said, “We have created fanclubs as a…
New entrant scheduled to change the picture for African news
In 18 months time viewers cross Africa will be able to tune into a new pan-African multilingual news channel called Africanews. This is the result of a partnership between Euronews and national television channel of the Republic of Congo. From…
Consider this before investing in a start-up
Much has been written about the growth of Africa’s technology-focused startup business ecosystem. In strong emerging markets like Kenya, stakeholders – including venture capitalists, angel investors and multinationals, are continuing with efforts to further entrench the country’s ‘Silicon Savannah’. In October…
