Standard Bank backs start-up Float with $11m
Float already works with almost seven million preapproved credit cards and allows customers to ‘buy now’ and spread repayment instalments over 24 months, interest- and fee-free.
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Kenya to release a million locally assembled smartphones
The smartphone project will enable ease access to affordable smartphones, enhancing Kenya’s digital inclusion drive.
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Graduates receive a much-needed career boost through Samsung’s App Factory and Software Development Program
Samsung South Africa has announced immediate and additional funding for this employment initiative for 2022, which is an essential part of its R280 Million EEIP program.
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Konga, Samsung unite to halt grey products
Companies ink deal to limit penetration into Nigeria’s e-commerce space.
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Smartphone demand weak in Q3 2019
Users delaying purchase decisions until 2020, while waiting for 5G network coverage to increase to more countries say Gartner analysts.
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Drop in global smartphone sales in Q2 2019
China, Brazil -the only countries in the top five to show growth.
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CES 2019: First commercial quantum computer
ITWeb highlights announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show that set the tone for tech trends to follow in 2019.
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SA unreserved in willingness to test out 5G
Comsol, Verizon and Samsung the latest commercial coalition to initiate tech testing and reinforce local business case for 5G.
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Samsung launches mid-level smartphones in Kenya
Company releases four new devices to fight off local market competition.
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Nigeria's smartphone uptake set to improve in 2018
Upward trajectory the result of new players, changing OEM strategies.
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techzim exclusive: Samsung closing down Zimbabwe office
It's impossible to ignore the fact that the economic situation in Zimbabwe has a strong bearing on this decision
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Samsung's Bixby voice now available in SA, Kenya and 198 other countries
The AI-powered digital assistant is meant to take on Google Assistant, Cortana and Siri by being complete, context aware and having cognitive tolerance.