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Zuri smartphones roll out in East Africa
Hong Kong-based mobile device manufacturer Zuri has revealed that it has partnered with Despec in order to roll-out its latest devices in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The company revealed that the four devices to be rolled out include the Zuri C41,…
Huawei reveals 2016 Global Connectivity Index
Global improvements have been seen in overall levels of national and economic digitization… This is according Huawei’s 2016 Global Connectivity Index (GCI). In its third year, the report measures the progress of 50 nations in investing in and deploying Information and…
MTN empowers Limpopo community with six multi-media centres
MTN SA Foundation in partnership with the Department of Social Development and the Department of Education donated six multi media centres including a special needs centre at the Hope and Grace Special School today. The R2.4 million investment into the…
Huawei set to accelerate Digital Transformation for a better connected world
Huawei convened its 13th Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, China. The event brought together over 500 analysts and business leaders from the telecom, Internet, finance, and other industries. Focusing on the theme of “Growing Together Through Digitalization and Building a…
What is the difference between whaling and phishing?
One of the largest online security threats to individuals and businesses today doesn’t come from new sophisticated malware tools, but rather from distinctly low-tech phishing and whaling campaigns. A recent survey of IT experts from the US, UK, South Africa…
Mobile technology can set the world ablaze with innovation and opportunities
The World Bank’s Global Findex financial inclusion study shows that 12% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa have mobile money accounts – compared to just 2% worldwide – and of these 64 million adults, 45% of them have only a mobile…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
At the next Selling to the CIO Masterclass, set to take place on 29 – 30 June 2016 at Henley Business School in Johannesburg, attendees will learn key strategies to successfully win over the CIO. In addition, leading CIOs will…
Facebook launches agency ambassador programme for Africa
Facebook has launched an Agency Ambassador Programme for Africa as part of its drive to equip its agency partners with the skills and information they need to make the most of Facebook as a marketing and advertising platform. Agency Ambassadors have…
Veeam Expands EMEA ProPartner Program
Veeam Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Always-On Enterprise, has announced an expansion to its EMEA ProPartner Program, building upon its many successes since its initial launch in 2008. Veeam ProPartner Program enables partners to take…
Microsoft South Africa launches SQL Server 2016
Microsoft South Africa launched SQL Server 2016 locally, which is the data platform built with advanced predictive analytics capabilities. SQL Server 2016 allows organisations of all sizes to tap into the power of the cloud, data and intelligence to ultimately,…
Huawei Mate 8 launched in South Africa
The latest addition to Huawei’s smartphone range, the Mate 8, was unveiled at Studio Blu in Fourways, Johannesburg this week. At the launch event Charlene Munilall, General Manager for Huawei Consumer Business Group SA stated that: “The Mate 8 represents…
Mobile technology proven to address challenges around healthcare
ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company, announced jointly with its global partners, Vodafone Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, ELMA Philanthropies and the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the launch of the…
Orange completes acquisition of Liberian mobile operator Cellcom
Orange has revealed that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Cellcom through its subsidiary Orange Côte d’Ivoire. Less than three months after signing the agreement with Cellcom Telecommunications Limited for the acquisition of its Liberian subsidiary, Orange has obtained…
Uber South Africa reveals reasons behind rate cuts
This past week Uber had recently revealed that, as of Thursday 07 April 2016, the company would be reducing rates on UberX in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban by up to 20%. While this does make the service more attractive to consumers, more…
South African Uber drivers angry over rate cut
Uber recently revealed that, as of Thursday 07 April 2016, the company will be reducing rates on UberX in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban by up to 20%. While this does make the service more attractive to consumers, more than 200 Uber…
Uber slashes rates on UberX in South Africa
As revealed by Uber, as of Thursday 07 April 2016, the company will be reducing rates on UberX in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban by up to 20%. This means that not only will riders pay less for their trips…
