Technology / Mobile phone
New Zealand bans Huawei
New Zealand's top intelligence agency has banned controversial Chinese vendor Huawei from supplying equipment for the country's first 5G mobile networ...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 12:50hrs | 2791 | by Staff Reporter
MDC plots Econet boycott?
MDC's Treasurer General Charlton Hwende has come under fire on Twitter for suggesting that MDC supporters boycott Econet service provider.In a...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 06:42hrs | 7730 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MTN increase LTE coverage and download speeds
MTN increased its coverage and improved the customer experience on its network between January and May 2018, according to chief technology and informa...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 13:32hrs | 394 | by MyBroadband
EcoCash deliver real-time mobile digital payments between Botswana and Zim
Orange Money Botswana and EcoCash earlier this year launched a partnership to enable better and more affordable access to digital money transfers betw...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 19:57hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
OneMoney subscribers get free school fees
Lucky subscribers of NetOne's mobile money service, OneMoney, have been paid back the money they used to pay school fees through the service, as part ...Published: 14 May 2018 at 14:35hrs | 1103 | by Staff reporter
Supa Mandiwanzira moots lowering tariffs
Minister of Information Communication Technology and Cyber Security, Supa Mandiwanzira, has said government is undertaking research to ascertain the r...Published: 12 May 2018 at 15:34hrs | 3726 | by Staff reporter
Orange Digital Ventures invests in Africa's Talking
Orange Digital Ventures Africa, the Orange investment fund's new initiative for Africa launched last June, is proud to announce its first investment, ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 16:42hrs | 434 | by Agencies
3 Apps all Apple users should download on iOS 11
iOS 11 has had its share of troubles. It decimated battery life on many phones. It autocorrected the letter "i" to A ⍰. There have even been a few s...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 07:24hrs | 4105 | by Tech Reporter
Apple introduces new iPhone X
The iPhone X uses face ID....Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 19:32hrs | 952 | by Staff Reporter
Senditoo launches super-fast mobile airtime transfer app
Fast-growing tech start-up Senditoo has boosted its mobile airtime transfer service with the launch of an app that allows users to send top-ups to mob...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 14:13hrs | 507 | by Staff Reporter
Samsung launches Galaxy S8
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has unveiled its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone as it battles to regain the market leadership it lost to Apple Inc after the...Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 22:13hrs | 1222 | by Reuters
Popularity of smartphones in Africa
Africa maybe perceived by some as underdeveloped when it comes to technology but there is incredible growth in the use of smartphones especially in co...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 12:15hrs | 2172 | by June Mpofu
Samsung has permanently ceased production of Galaxy Note 7
South Korean tech giant Samsung has permanently ceased production of its high-end Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of devices it had deemed saf...Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 11:32hrs | 1413 | by Tech Reporter
2nd replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 catches fire
A second replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device, deemed safe by the company, has caught fire in the US, US media report.Samsung has been for...Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 21:32hrs | 1717 | by Tech Reporter
Top handheld devices for keen players
There are hundreds of smartphones and tablets to choose from, each and every has its own specialization. Most appropr...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 13:41hrs | 979 | by Tech Reporter
Dingi Cash introduces Affordable Condenser Microphones
Dingi Cash a Zimhiphop artist from Bulawayo currently introduced a Hot Selling, low priced, Proffessional Condenser Microphones .In a co...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 13:33hrs | 2466 | by Stephen Jakes
ZTE applies for over 50 new core patents for its flagship Axon phone
ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today announced that it has applied for over 50 new core patents for its global flagship Axon phone. ZTE Ax...Published: 21 Aug 2015 at 10:36hrs | 5427 | by Agencies
Zimbabwean mobile number portability faces glitches
Zimbabwean operators are slow in adopting mobile number portability (MNP) as they are not opening up their numbering systems to subscribers intending ...Published: 21 Jul 2015 at 12:38hrs | 7627 | by Staff reporter
Mobile technology puts African business owners in the driving seat
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 2, 2015/ -- With smartphone penetration ramping up across Africa, the continent's businesses have an opportunity to u...Published: 02 Jul 2015 at 10:26hrs | 6006 | by APO
Samsung wants to make overtaking large trucks safer for motorists - Video
Samsung wants to make the roads safer, particularly when it comes to overtaking large trucks.The company has developed a system which employs ...Published: 24 Jun 2015 at 12:22hrs | 9984 | by Staff reporter
New iPhone coming soon - report
The next model of the iPhone will launch on 25 September 2015, according to a report by Mobile News.The publication states that it has see...Published: 09 Jun 2015 at 10:11hrs | 6145 | by Staff writer
Big upgrades for iOS 9 announced
Apple revealed iOS 9, the latest version of the company's mobile operating system which powers its iPhone and iPad devices, at its World Wide Develope...Published: 09 Jun 2015 at 10:09hrs | 6099 | by Staff reporter
Mobile Technology: Bridging the African Digital Divide
Handicapped by economic constraints, millions of unprivileged people in the developing world continue to be deprived of sufficient access to commu...Published: 19 May 2015 at 06:48hrs | 5231 | by Sara El-Khalili
LG unveiled a new Android device
LG unveiled a new Android device, the G4 last week at the New York press event.At the event in New York LG President and CEO Juno Cho stated, ...Published: 04 May 2015 at 08:31hrs | 3606 | by Tawanda Nomatoma
Adding 'ICE' to your cell phone can save a life
The National Road Safety Authority has come out with the concept of "ICE"Please read carefully, it may save your life or that of someone you k...Published: 05 Mar 2015 at 09:45hrs | 4381 | by Staff Reporter
US, UK intelligence accused of hacking Sim card firm to steal codes
US and British intelligence agencies hacked into a major manufacturer of Sim cards in order to steal codes that facilitate eavesdropping on mobiles, a...Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 18:36hrs | 3946 | by BBC
SEC probes BlackBerry options
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a January 14 spike in trading in BlackBerry Ltd options that took place hours befor...Published: 06 Feb 2015 at 06:52hrs | 2453 | by Staff Reporter
New app for calculating lobola
It's one of the oldest cultural traditions in Africa and now a startup tech company in Gauteng has come up with an app to calculate Lobola. ...Published: 23 Jan 2015 at 14:21hrs | 6425 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp lock-outs users for 24 hours
WhatsApp is imposing 24-hour lock-outs on people trying to access its service via an unauthorised Android app.The Facebook-owned messaging ser...Published: 21 Jan 2015 at 17:04hrs | 7031 | by Tech Reporter
Gemalto prepaid EMV banking cards extend reach of Vodacom m-pesa mobile wallet in SA
Vodacom becomes the first mobile operator to initiate the large-scale rollout of an EMV banking card that is accepte...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 09:34hrs | 2628 | by Tech Reporter
Number one travel app comes to Africa
RingCredible is an ingenious travelling app that eliminates roaming charges, as it relies on an internet connection to make calls to mobiles and ...Published: 13 Jan 2015 at 15:26hrs | 4352 | by Sithandile Mpofu
NetOne introduces free emergency airtime
Today state-owned mobile network NetOne introduced its own emergency airtime credit facility that extends 50 cents to any prepaid subscriber acce...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 08:51hrs | 7811 | by Staff reporter
Apple sued over missing text messages
Apple Inc was ordered to face a U.S. federal lawsuit claiming it failed to tell consumers that its messaging system would block them from receiving t...Published: 12 Nov 2014 at 07:22hrs | 4367 | by Staff Reporter
Telecel launches telecash mobile App
The country's second largest mobile network by subscribers, Telecel, has announced the launch of a telecash Android application which is already avail...Published: 25 Sep 2014 at 21:14hrs | 2761 | by Staff reporter
Tim Cook unveils new 'Apple Watch'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KodevtRMuRc...Published: 09 Sep 2014 at 18:37hrs | 3618 | by Moyo Roy
Econet pushing for smart-phone penetration
Econet Wireless says it is making inroads to increase smart phone penetration in the country with a view to increasing broadband usage.Spe...Published: 29 May 2014 at 21:48hrs | 6189 | by Staff reporter
Telecel introduces video calling
Telecel has introduced a video calling service that allows prepaid subscribers with video calling capable handsets to make video calls to other pr...Published: 12 May 2014 at 09:36hrs | 6979 | by Tech Reporter
Mvendr™ launches prepaid 'Mobile Tuck Shop' Android app in Zimbabwe
UK based and Africa focused Mvendr today announced it has launched the Android version of its mobile app which enables the vending of prepaid Airt...Published: 09 May 2014 at 08:07hrs | 6169 | by Tech Reporter
WhatsApp hits 500 million users
Washington - WhatsApp now has 500 million regular, active users around the world, the free mobile messaging service being acquired by Facebook said....Published: 23 Apr 2014 at 13:27hrs | 6598 | by AFP
Zimbabwe mobile penetration at 104.4%
Zimbabwe's improved tele-density has opened up opportunities for mobile money services.This should provide impetus for growth in the country's...Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 15:36hrs | 9225 | by Tawanda Musarurwa
WhatsApp to add voice service
Barcelona - WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum says the popular messaging application for smartphones acquired last week by Facebook will soon be offering a v...Published: 24 Feb 2014 at 12:38hrs | 8616 | by AP
Zimbabwe mobile money agents form association
Agents handling mobile money transactions for Econet, Telecel Zimbabwe and NetOne in Zimbabwe have formed an association to advance their interest...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 15:35hrs | 6829 | by Staff reporter
Econet trials educational content and tablet scheme
Zimbabwean operator Econet Wireless has launched a four-month pilot for a scheme called EcoSchool, which aims to provide resources, lecture notes ...Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 06:52hrs | 5393 | by Staff reporter
Econet acquires Altron's 8.6% in Liquid Telecom
Econet Wireless Global has acquired the 8.6% in its subsidiary Liquid Telecom held by JSE listed technology company Altron. In a sta...Published: 17 Jan 2014 at 16:34hrs | 6599 | by Own correspondent
Zimbabwe mobile penetration now stands at 103.5%
Zimbabwe's national mobile penetration rate for the year ended December 2013 now stands at 103.5%, up from 98% for the same period in 2012, fin24 repo...Published: 11 Jan 2014 at 22:21hrs | 7138 | by Staff reporter
How to cut your own micro-SIM card
SIM cards were long forgotten until a few years ago when Apple introduced the micro-SIM in its iPhone 4. Hardly measuring the size of a finge...Published: 18 Dec 2013 at 17:16hrs | 6001 | by Sharon Vaknin
Zimbabwe to have mobile number portability next year
POTRAZ, Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator has sent notices to the mobile networks warning them that it wants to introduce Mobile Number Portability next ...Published: 08 Dec 2013 at 13:43hrs | 7352 | by Staff reporter
Smartphone app to give early earthquake warning
Rio de Janeiro - A smartphone app designed to give early warning of earthquakes could be ready as early as next year, according to scientists at the W...Published: 30 Nov 2013 at 09:58hrs | 3433 | by Staff Reporter
Charge your phone - with your shoe!
The phone-charging shoe that harvests energy through an ultra tiny chip designed by 24-year-old Kenyan graduate Anthony Mutua is now available market ...Published: 30 Nov 2013 at 03:25hrs | 3709 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Nokia employees release new smartphone
A team of ex-Nokia employees has released the first handset running on a new smartphone platform.The Jolla phone - pronounced Yol-la - is powe...Published: 28 Nov 2013 at 16:56hrs | 5227 | by Staff Reporter
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