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Uganda: Govt. shuts down social media on polling day
According to a report via The Monitor, the Ugandan Government had shut down social media services, such as Facebook and WhatsApp, during the course of the February 2016 general elections in the country. The report revealed that the shutdown was…
Five common myths about youth employability in MEA
Sixty percent of the population in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is under the age of 25, and of these young people, one in four is unemployed. Part of the reason for this is a lack of necessary technical…
Bravely Second: End Layer Review
Bravely Second is a complicated RPG with a steep learning curve, but once you understand what is going on and how to tackle the battle system, it makes for an enjoyable experience that is packed with a gorgeous soundtrack and…
Mobile internet transforming the way that Nigeria does business
With sub-US$50 smartphones on the way, rapid improvements to telecom infrastructure, and the availability of affordable cloud applications, the mobile internet is rapidly transforming the way that Nigeria does business. It is empowering enterprises to be more flexible, responsive and…
Google Play Movies launched in South Africa
Google has revealed the launch of its Play Movie service in South Africa. The service, which is now live, allows South Africans to rent or purchase movies for watching on their phones, tablets, computers and smart TVs. Full-length movies are…
Another robotic first in Africa achieved
The Urology Hospital in Pretoria has successfully conducted Africa’s first robotic assisted removal of a cancerous bladder (cystectomy) and prostate (cysto-prostatectomy). Dr Hugo van der Merwe, who performed the surgery, also used the robotic system to reconstruct a new bladder…
Technology is a key driver to overcome healthcare challenges in Africa
Healthcare in Africa differs widely, depending on the country and also the region—those living in urban areas are more likely to receive better health care services than those in rural or remote regions. Many communities lack clean water and proper…
Can technology provide an alternative to cutting staff in Africa?
Companies are under increasing pressure to cut costs, especially as the consensus now seems for tax hikes in this month’s budget. This will come on top of the repo rate having being increased to the point where the prime lending…
Facebook begins global effort on Women’s Safety in Kenya
Social media giant Facebook hosted a Women’s Safety roundtable in Kenya in February 2016 with participants from NGOs, academia, women’s rights groups, and safety organisations from Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa to highlight how the community can work together to…
Embracing technology change in contact centres
The South African contact centre industry has evolved to such an extent that it is becoming the focal point for corporate sales, service, and support. Factors like cloud computing, data analysis, and outsourced managed services indicate that the coming months…
BlackBerry Priv Review
BlackBerry’s latest device, The BlackBerry Priv, has officially launched. While previous devices in the BlackBerry range were only Android App compatible, the BlackBerry Priv is now the first device in the range to officially run Android Lollipop. When taking a closer…
MTN appoints a new Chief Information Officer
MTN has appointed Benjamin Marais as its new Chief Information Officer, effective 01 March 2016. Marais joins MTN from Discovery Health where he served in a similar role. Marais has a wealth of experience in the banking, health and digital…
Mobile devices become the new target for malware attacks
According to the latest Kaspersky Lab Security Bulletin, the volume of spam emails in 2015 decreased to 55.28% of overall email traffic – a fall of 11.48% on the previous year. The significant slump in spam emails can be attributed…
VMware appoints new VP for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa
VMware has announced the appointment of Henri van der Vaeren as vice president for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Based in Paris, van der Vaeren will be responsible for the strategy, development and management of VMware’s operations throughout the region. He will…
Street Fighter V officially launches
Video game developer Capcom has released Street Fighter V exclusively on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Read our Review Here. Through a strategic partnership between Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Capcom, the latest game in the…
MTN and Jumia to launch Entrepreneurship Challenge across Africa
MTN, in partnership with the MTN Solution Space and Jumia, are proud to announce the launch of the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge powered by Jumia. The Pan-African competition launching today, will be the first of its kind in Africa, bringing together…
