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Top 5 venture capital firms targeting Africa
Start-ups continue to mushroom across Africa’s fertile business and ICT landscape. Few of these would be in a position to move past the initial startup phase were it not for the involvement of venture capitalists. But, this is very much a…
Top 5 Nigerian BlackBerry business apps
BlackBerry has been proven, many times over, to be one of the most significant smartphones in Africa. The company can boast of more users on the continent than any other smartphone manufacturer, and with such high levels of adoption, comes an equally…
Africa’s top-selling mobile handsets
With mobile connectivity being one of the fastest expanding elements of technology in Africa, it comes as no surprise that the continent has a number of fast-selling mobile phones. Africa still lacks true Internet access and in most countries mobile users…
Top 10 African mobile operators to follow on Twitter
Social media has exploded over the last couple of years and micro-blogging site Twitter has experienced a tremendous surge in user numbers. It is not only private individuals who have been taking to the site, but also companies. Many telecommunications and mobile…
Top 10 reasons why African tech start-ups struggle
Given Facebook’s turbulent entry onto the stock market (with shares recently falling 4% to $20,04 and Zuckerberg’s reported financial loss of $423 million, there are lessons to be learnt about dabbling in technology and establishing a business. The saying ‘be…
Top Ten largest telecoms companies in Africa
Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries on the continent, with many companies looking to either enter or expand on African soil. IT News Africa compiled a list of the ten biggest telecommunications companies based on turnover at the…
Top 10 games we simply can’t wait for
The tail-end of 2012 will be one of the busiest times for video game players as a plethora of exciting titles will make their way onto the market. While the majority of them are sequels of some kind, it does not detract from the…
Top 6 sites to manage digital assets when you die
Many Internet users wonder what will happen to their digital assets when they pass away. The question has become more prevalent as the digital world around us grows and more people connect to social websites like Facebook and Twitter. Currently Facebook has…
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…
