APP DEVELOPMENT
Fake apps invade Google Play
Trend Micro has released a new report indicating that Google Play has become infested with trojanised versions of apps. Read More
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Safaricom launches 2nd Appwiz challenge
Safaricom has launched the 2nd edition of the Appwiz Challenge, a developer competition designed to help ...
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Ampion Venture Bus to stop in Accra, Ghana
The Ampion Venture Bus, an initiative to boost entrepreneurship in Africa will make a stop in ...
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Samsung, Celltick partner on West Africa UI
Samsung Electronics West Africa is launching Celltick’s ‘Start’ based technology across its complete range of ...
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Sunday 6 Jul
Mobile media revenues to pass $90bn in 2018
IHS forecasts that total revenues from mobile media and advertising will pass $90 billion in 2018, up from $53 billion in 2014. »Tuesday 1 Jul
App integration commonplace within five years
A new report by Juniper Research on the telematics sector has found that the number of in-vehicle apps in use is expected to reach 269 million by 2018.»Monday 30 Jun
Huge opportunities for African software developers
SOUTH AFRICA
Enterprises across the continent are in desperate need of good software developers, says Petr Havlik, Managing Director of SA-based CyberPro Consulting.»Friday 27 Jun
Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub to monetise innovation in Africa
KENYA
Microsoft has unveiled an online intellectual property (IP) portal called the Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub, in an effort to create an IP protection culture in Africa. »Monday 23 Jun
Mobile games revenues near $29bn by 2016
A new report from Juniper Research has revealed that by 2016 total revenues from mobile games will reach $28.9 billion – a growth of over 38% on the 2014 figure of $20.9 billion. »Sunday 22 Jun
Safaricom, Strathmore highlight ICT centres of excellence
KENYA
Safaricom, in partnership with Strathmore University is running two centres of excellence for Telecommunication, Innovation and Development in the faculty of Information Technology at Strathmore University.»Friday 20 Jun
Illuminum Greenhouses
KENYA
An innovative Kenyan duo is embracing technology with mobile powered automated irrigation and weather sensors for greenhouse farmers. »Wednesday 11 Jun
BCX acquires 30% interest in Nigeria’s AppZone
NIGERIA
Business Connexion (BCX) has acquired a 30% strategic interest in AppZone Limited, an information technology solutions provider in Lagos, Nigeria.»Saturday 7 Jun
25% of top global banks to have banking app store by 2016
By 2016, Gartner expects to see about 25% of large banks deploy banking app stores to improve app discovery, user experience and collaboration. »Wednesday 4 Jun
IBM prepares Kenyan application developers for cloud revolution
KENYA
IBM experts have completed intensive training for 50 Kenyan students and software developers looking to enhance their technical and entrepreneurial skills. »Thursday 27 Feb
PIVOT East partners with Tech Hubs for 2014 startup competition
KENYA
The organisers of PIVOT East, one of the most prestigious mobile startup competitions and conferences in East Africa, have announced a partnership with Tech Hubs across the region for 2014. »Wednesday 19 Feb
New Android threat rises
The AndroRAT is an example of how cyber criminals can manipulate apps for their own gain, says Intact Security.»Monday 17 Feb
YouthConnekt launches Mobile Apps for Human Development Challenge in Rwanda
RWANDA
Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT and the UNDP, in close collaboration with Motorola Solutions, will power a Mobile App Challenge that will be implemented by YouthConnekt.»Thursday 13 Feb
MEA2014 urges more apps for basic phones
KENYA
Mobile East Africa 2014 has ended with a call for East Africa’s mobile app developers to create more solutions suited to basic and feature phones.»Monday 27 Jan
Samsung WOW app connects millions to Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Samsung’s WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) is now available; offering a personalised experience, athlete cheering feature and tutorials on all 15 sporting events for Sochi 2014.»Wednesday 22 Jan
Ghana’s MobileContent introduces Greeting Cards App
GHANA
One of Ghana’s leading mobile value added service (VAS) providers, MobileContent, has released a new electronic greeting cards application.»FEATURED STORY
Widening ICT skills gap: Cause for concernNigeria's FDI gains could be eroded by the widening gap in indigenous skilled ICT manpower, writes Kokumo Goodie.
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Kenya rolls out e-extension to improve agricultureIn a bid to curb the overwhelmed number of agricultural extension officers in Kenya, the ministry of agriculture is embracing technology with their introduction of E-Extension services, which are aimed at reaching out to over 7 million farmers annually.