Local mobile operator Vodacom will be launching a program to support local talent in applications development for its Vodacom Apps Store. FULL STORY >

Global information and measurement company Nielsen has released its Top 20 Games to Watch report that tracks what gamers are most excited about this holiday season. FULL STORY >

Chip maker Intel has bought Israeli navigation software provider Telmap to take on Google Maps and Ovi Maps. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Lab, Microsoft and Kyrus Tech have successfully teamed up to take out the Kelihos botnet. FULL STORY >

Microsoft's in house anti-virus product, Security Essentials, has incorrectly identified the Chrome browser as being malware. FULL STORY >

Market research firm Net Applications releases its latest browser trend report for the month of September. FULL STORY >

IBM has released the results of its X-Force 2011 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report, which demonstrates the rapidly changing security landscape. FULL STORY >

Telkom unveils its Do uncapped broadband offers at the rAge gaming expo. FULL STORY >

Key topics such as rural telecoms, connectivity and planning ahead for future progress, are expected to dominate the AfricaCom 2011 congress. FULL STORY >

Microsoft concludes patent deal with the world's largest Android smartphone maker. FULL STORY >

Korean tech giant Samsung unveils the newest dual-core processor megachip in its Exynos line. FULL STORY >

Amazon put rumours to rest with the announcement of not just a Kindle Tablet, but three new e-ink readers as well. FULL STORY >

Mozilla releases of the latest version of its desktop web browser, Firefox 7, which utilises memory much better and adds new tools for developers. FULL STORY >

Apple sent out invitations to an iPhone event for the 4th of October, presumably to launch the much anticipated next iPhone. FULL STORY >

Microsoft kicks off the global roll out for its Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update for Windows Phone 7 OS-running smartphones. FULL STORY >