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Facebook moves closer to Microsoft with Bing deal
In a move which shows the growing partnership between the two online giants, Microsoft has begun letting Bing search results reflect “likes” of people’s…
Nokia and Samsung rule supreme in Africa, RIM on the rise – InMobi
InMobi, which claims to be the world’s largest independent mobile advertising network, on Tuesday provided a snapshot of mobile advertising trends on the African…
Iraq to bring banks to the masses — by mobile
When one thinks of Iraq, the last thing on one’s mind is innovation in the tech sphere, however that is just what is happening….
China’s online population rises to 477 million
China’s spiralling online numbers have turned the internet into a forum for citizens to express their opinions, albeit covertly. The number of internet users…
Sony battles to regain trust after data breach
Japanese entertainment and technology giant Sony faces a battle to regain the trust of millions of consumers after online networks integral to its strategy…
InMobi launches global mobile payment solution, ad network combo
InMobi, a large, global independent mobile ad network, has announced the launch of a performance-based global mobile payments solution it is calling SmartPay. The…
Online sales accelerate in South Africa
In news certain to buoy South African online retailers, a new research report released this week by independent technology research and strategy organisation, World…
Why it’s a good time to be developing mobile apps in Africa
The African mobile developer community should be smiling right now, what with being ideally placed to take advantage of a number of factors that…
China’s web spin doctors spread subversive propaganda
China employs an army of censors to police the Internet, much to the chagrin of the US, and is strengthening their onslaught by deploying…
Live from the NetProphet conference [LIVE BLOG]
NetProphet was a technology conference in Cape Town. It was held on the 12th of May. This is a live blog of the entire…
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