African leaders are actively promoting ICT infrastructure development, affordable access technologies and localised ICT sector growth, in partnership with global ICT vendors who see Africa as the next big frontier. Tracy Burrows delves deeper. FULL STORY >

We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >

According to reports, Microsoft is set to enter the ever-expanding wearable market with its own fitness tracking wristband. But where is their smartwatch? FULL STORY >

Microsoft SA has named Zoaib Hoosen as its new Managing Director effective immediately, with outgoing MD, Mteto Nyati focusing on growth across Microsoft's Middle East and African emerging markets. FULL STORY >

Microsoft continues its push with Android powered devices by unveiling the Dual-SIM Nokia X2, priced at a competitive and wallet-friendly €100 (R1 440). FULL STORY >

Microsoft has announced its plan to increase the free storage capacity available to all OneDrive users, offering 15 GB to non-subscribers, and 1 TB to Office 365 subscribers. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: E3 shows its strength, Batman: Arkham Knight boasts a batmobile and more details on Dragon Age: Inquisition come to the fore. FULL STORY >

We recently sat down with Clifford de Wit, developer experience director at Microsoft South Africa, who provided insight on the company's approach to enterprise mobility and renewed efforts in the cloud services space. Which is great... FULL STORY >

Along with the likes of Sony, EA and Ubisoft, another major showcase gaming event at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), currently underway in Los Angeles, is traditionally Microsoft’s own, as the company... FULL STORY >

Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox One console will launch in South Africa on 23 September, priced to start at R6 300 for the standalone and R8 000 for the Kinect model. FULL STORY >

After winning the local leg of Microsoft's Imagine Cup, Super Sea Dragons goes one step further and claims the Skype Award during the online semi finals of the international competition. FULL STORY >

University teams for the local finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup were named last week, as they prepare to take on their competition abroad. FULL STORY >

The local release date has been confirmed for Microsoft’s Xbox One, with September being pegged as the month in which South African fans will be able to purchase the console. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has finally ended months of speculation as to who would take over the reins from Steve Ballmer, naming Satya Nadella as its new CEO. FULL STORY >

In the wake of this year’s Super Bowl which recently took place, there was a gem of an ad released by Microsoft reminding about the potentially profound value of technology to people’s lives. FULL STORY >