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Telkom customers frustrated over new roaming partner
South African network provider, Telkom, has been hit with backlash after many customers have taken to social media to vent about the handover process from MTN to Vodacom. In case you missed it, Telkom announced last year that it did…
Diversity and Innovation the key to Africa’s communication success
The mobile telecommunications industry is busy consolidating. However, in doing so, it runs the real risk of curtailing its ability to innovate. A pretty bold statement, I know, but in merging, the sector loses diversity and diversity, is one of…
YouTube announces updates for premium subscribers
YouTube Music has launched its latest updates for subscribers of YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium as well as a new playlist for South Africa. The update will allow users to switch between a song and its music video for…
Internet Solutions partners with Microsoft to exteÂÂnd multi-cloud capability
On Thursday, 18 July 2019, internet services provider, Internet Solutions (IS), announced its plan to expand its hybrid multi-cloud for customers. The company is said to be partnering with Microsoft on the project that will extend the offering from traditional…
Instagram to alert users before their account is disabled
Instagram, the video and image sharing social network, announced on Thursday, 18 July 2019, that it plans to update its account disable policy. This is not the first time that the social media platform has had to take another look…
id Software’s studio director announces resignation
Prolific and iconic video game development studio id Software will soon lose its studio director. Tim Willits announced his plans to resign from the company via a Twitter announcement made on 18 July 2019. Willits said that he will resign…
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Huobi and CASHU partner to expand cryptocurrency reach across North Africa
On Wednesday, 17 July 2019, online payment company CASHU and Huobi announced a collaboration that aims to make ‘accessing cryptocurrency as easy as buying a Netflix subscription or paying a bill’ for millions of people across North Africa. With thanks…
Latest Nokia smartphone launched in Kenya
Finnish mobile company, HMD Global, announced on Thursday 18 July 2019, that the new Nokia 2.2 will be launched in Kenya. Nokia 2.2 is the first 2 series Nokia smartphone to be part of the Android One programme, delivering a…
TYMLEZ announced as a Silver sponsor of DTC2019
TYMLEZ, an Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Platform provider, has come on board as a Silver sponsor of the Digital Transformation Congress (#DTC2019) which is set to take place on 30th July at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The Congress…
Experian’s annual Summit unpacks customer satisfaction in a fast-paced digital world
Experian South Africa hosted its annual Innovation Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, 18 July 2019 which brought together international experts and senior executives to discuss why investment in technology and analytics is a must if business is going to meet…
Five reasons why Libra is not the new Bitcoin
Earlier this year, Facebook revealed a plan to release a new global cryptocurrency called Libra. While the coin is only going public in 2020, it’s garnered much anticipation from crypto-enthusiasts and even more scepticism from crypto-critics. And although the coin…
Microsoft builds capacity of women software engineers in Kenya
In an effort to build support for local women in ICT, Microsoft has recruited engineers to work in its new Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Kenya and in Nigeria. In June, ADC Nairobi hosted its first LEAP hackathon for 26…
OPPO plans to spend over $1.5 billion on R&D in 2019
OPPO, the Chinese mobile telecommunications company, announced on Thursday, 18 July 2019, that it will spend around US$1.46 billion on R&D 2019. The company says it plans to establish a new research and development centre in order to accelerate its…
MTN appoints former Vodafone CEO
On Thursday, 18 July 2019, MTN Group announced the appointment of Yolanda Cuba as new Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer. She joins MTN Group from Vodacom, where she served as Chief Officer of Strategy and M&A. Prior to her…
inDriver set to launch in Harare
inDriver, an international online ride-hailing service, has begun recruiting drivers in Harare for the service. The service allows passengers to negotiate the fare with drivers and is intended to launch in the Zimbabwean capital at the end of July. By…
CEM 2019 aims to set a new benchmark in the Customer Experience Battleground
Customer Experience Management (CEM) 2019 is said to be the largest Customer Experience Management Summit in Africa, with many companies attending the event and giving keynote presentations to press and consumers. CEM 2019 will take place between 31 July 2019…
