kalahari.com says that local mobile shopping is increasing and provides tips to help local shoppers make smarter mobile-based purchases during this festive season. FULL STORY >

Samsung has showcased its 4G LTE offerings at AfricaCom and elaborated on the role next generation communications can play in Africa. FULL STORY >

Opera Software and mobile social network MXit conclude a partnership agreement. FULL STORY >

Google launches the Afrikaans and isiZulu versions of YouTube. FULL STORY >

MTN Business believes that DaaS meets some of the biggest concerns that African businesses face today that of safe, cost effective ICT solutions. FULL STORY >

Pace, a developer of technologies, products and services for global broadband and broadcast markets, has revealed that it has been chosen by MultiChoice Africa to support the launch of GOtv. FULL STORY >

For the second year running, Google will host G-South Africa, a two day web and mobile conference for tech savvy entrepreneurs and developers in South Africa. FULL STORY >

mLab SA, a new regional lab for mobile technology entrepreneurs, application developers and innovators, was recently launched at The Innovation Hub, Pretoria. 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 >

Flash memory cards manufacturer SanDisk experiences significant market growth in the Middle East and Africa MEA region. FULL STORY >

Local mobile operator Vodacom appoints a new managing director for its Tanzania operations. FULL STORY >

SA mobile advertising market expansion is driven by smartphone growth of 21% over the past quarter, according to InMobi latest Mobile Insights report. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab will be discussing the importance of proactive security measures that businesses operating in East Africa must undertake, to safeguard themselves from a range of web-based threats. FULL STORY >

Acer explains how a changing world has compelled it to begin a company-based evolution of its own. FULL STORY >

A new incubator for entrepreneurs and innovators, focusing on mobile technology, has opened for membership. FULL STORY >