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Apple confirms investigation into reports of iPhone 8 falling apart
It has been barely a week since the Apple iPhone 8 went on sale in various countries around the world and now the device has been hit with a controversy which could tarnish the phone’s reputation. You would have thought that…
Top 10 essential Google apps for every Android user
When you buy an Android smartphone, you are buying into a rich set of applications, services and products from Google, the developer of the Android ecosystem. There is far more to Google than its search engine and operating system—it has…
Hundreds of Nigerian teachers trained for SAP Code Week
Over 450 public and private school teachers from across North Central Nigeria gathered at Baze University last week, 25-30 September 2017, for a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) workshop session organised as part of Africa Code Week (ACW) 2017. Forming part two of…
How do you address a problem like corruption with Blockchain
Blockchain, the same technology that powers the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, has the potential to bring transparency, security, accountability and efficiency to existing government services. In addition, blockchain creates opportunities to deliver new services in new ways that previously were not possible.…
Nigeria: NOTAP stops N192bn tech capital flight
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in Nigeria has blocked N192 billion (roughly $535 million) worth of capital flight ‎from leaving the country, according to a report via the Guardian Nigeria. According to NOTAP, the prevention was thanks…
Discussing the great data sovereignty escape
For those following the #MonkeySelfie story, you will know that attorneys had recently settled a lawsuit around the actual copyright ownership of a monkey selfie that had taken the world by storm back in 2014. As the case drew to…
MTN Zambia launches payment plans for mobile devices
MTN Zambia has launched a financing system that will enable customers to acquire mobile devices and data packages using flexible payment plans. The financing system will be offered by the bank and it will be exclusively for Stanbic Bank clients…
Tanzania: Government to regulate social media
Social media users in Tanzania who break the new law set by the government will be blocked by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). The government drafted regulations for online content producers and users on social media. The TCRA published…
Visa and Uber partner to encourage use of e-payments in Kenya
Uber and Visa have announced a strategic agreement that aims to grow digital commerce across Africa. Under the agreement, Visa will work with its financial institution partners to set up their debit and credit portfolios for eCommerce. The new promotion…
How the internet is changing the property market
Today more and more people looking to buy a home are doing so through the internet. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors indicates that 42% of people looking for a home first go to the internet to…
Why the possibilities of connected cars are endless
From Total Recall to Batman, it’s fair to say that Hollywood loves a good autonomous vehicle. However, this technology is no longer the subject of public imagination. With connected cars already becoming a reality in 2017, and Gartner predicting that…
Networks Unlimited partners with Uplogix to automate network management
Anton Jacobsz, managing director at Networks Unlimited says, “Uplogix offers a highly reliable and secure out-band-platform and is like having a ‘techie in a box’, enabling customers to remotely connect to devices in order to monitor these and take automated…
50 dead, 200 injured, Twitter reacts to Las Vegas shooting
On Sunday 1 October 2017 in Las Vegas, USA, a gunman opened fire at concert killing at least 50 people while also injuring more than 100 others. The shooting took place near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino where country singer…
Mobile broadband adoption results in economic development – report
Research conducted by Ericsson, in collaboration with the Imperial College of London, has revealed that when a country adopts mobile broadband, the result is solid overall economic development. The report, entitled ‘How Important Are Mobile Broadband Networks for Global Economic…
Kenya: IEBC reveals plans to ensure ethical elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has signed a contract with OT Morpho, a French firm which will be supplying information technology services to the IEBC, to ensure that Kenya’s upcoming repeat elections are conducted ethically and fairly. If…
Top 5 Cyber threats every security leader must know about
Networks are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Physical and virtual environments, private and public clouds, and a growing array of Internet of Things (IoT) and endpoint devices are all dramatically expanding the potential attack surface. Protecting highly elastic network environments…
