CNBC Africa to cover 'World Economic Forum on Africa'

CNBC Africa, the business television news channel, is the official broadcaster for the upcoming 'World Economic Forum on Africa' taking place in Cape Town, South Africa this year. The forum takes place from Wednesday, 8 May to Friday, 10 May at the Cape Town Convention Centre. 7 May 2013 15:23

Kenya pushes technology into overdrive

The country that gave the world two groundbreaking innovations in technology: M-Pesa, a mobile banking system, and Ushahidi, a platform for crowdsourcing information during disasters, is now taking its technological talents to new heights. 23 Apr 2013 16:59

Laptops and latte... not an option for Rwandan business people

'Coffee shop working' may be trendy in some Western cities, but laptops with latte are not to the taste of Rwanda business people, according to Regus, the global provider of flexible workspace. 3 Apr 2013 07:43

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Afrinolly launches entertainment app for BlackBerry 10

Afrinolly recently announced the release of its African entertainment app, MTN Afrinolly available for BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 at the BlackBerry 10 official launch in Nigeria - a few weeks after just announcing the Afrinolly app for iOS. 16 Mar 2013 10:35

Top IT Trends to impact Africa In 2013

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2013, the Year of the Snake, is the year for science and technology. But you do not have to be a seasoned astrologer to know that the ICT sector will play a major role within global commerce. 15 Mar 2013 11:55

Universal, Samsung launch music streaming service, Kleek

Universal Music Group, in partnership with Samsung, as well as African and international music labels and publishers, has launched a pan-African mobile music streaming service called the Kleek. Designed and built specifically for Africa, Kleek will bring music lovers closer to their favourite artists, while also providing artists with valuable access to a wider pan-African audience. 14 Mar 2013 15:24

Africa's future is mobile

[Ayanda Dlamini] Africa is an increasingly mobile continent, making smart mobile application development one of the continent's next big industries. 11 Mar 2013 15:16

Forbes Africa launches digital edition

Forbes Africa magazine publishes it latest edition with its first ever digital issue, enabling readers to enjoy the digital magazine on the go. The app went live on 1 March 2013 and is available on Windows 8, Android and iOS platforms in association with Magzter. 4 Mar 2013 13:54

[Design Indaba 2013] Brave new design world

[Terry Levin] With information and media channels currently at critical mass, clarifying the state of design today has become more important than ever. Many of Design Indaba day-one speakers demonstrated how design thinking is showing the ways for business and even governments to balance traditional best practices with new uncharted technological territories. 28 Feb 2013 08:30

'Consumer centricity' and raids of grey

[Gavin Mills] How fortunate we are to live in high-tech times. Every bit of information that has ever existed, swelling exponentially second by second, available to anyone, anywhere at any time, right at your fingertips. 21 Feb 2013 12:30

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[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience! 13 Feb 2013 14:33

Mobile and digital trends in 5 African countries: a cultural interpretation

[Marcela Ospina] This piece addresses the intersections between technology and culture that I identified while doing fieldwork. Therefore, this is not the result of strict data analysis, but rather the outcome of an immersion in each of these cultures. 7 Feb 2013 12:15

[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

[Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. 31 Jan 2013 13:20