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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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1:00
May 22, 2023

Kenya to release a million locally assembled smartphones

The smartphone project will enable ease access to affordable smartphones, enhancing Kenya’s digital inclusion drive.
2:30
Apr 1, 2022

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.
3:30
Mar 18, 2020

Konga, Samsung unite to halt grey products

Companies ink deal to limit penetration into Nigeria’s e-commerce space.
5:20
Nov 26, 2019

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.
3:20
Aug 27, 2019

Drop in global smartphone sales in Q2 2019

China, Brazil -the only countries in the top five to show growth.
2:50
Jan 11, 2019

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.
4:20
Aug 23, 2018

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.
1:20
Jun 11, 2018

Samsung launches mid-level smartphones in Kenya

Company releases four new devices to fight off local market competition.
3:10
Feb 26, 2018

Nigeria's smartphone uptake set to improve in 2018

Upward trajectory the result of new players, changing OEM strategies.
1:10
Sep 7, 2017

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
2:10
Aug 24, 2017

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.