North Africa dominates smartphone shipments
Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.
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Safaricom device financing scheme hits new milestone
The telco says the initiative has reached a new heights by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since its debut.
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Africa’s smartphone market to grow just 2%
Canalys says the continent will face economic headwinds in 2025, leading to a shrinkage in the smartphone market.
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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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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.