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Fri, September 26th 2014, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Microsoft’s 4Afrika launches AfriLabs Collaboration Challenge at DEMO 2014

Microsoft 4Afrika has announced a new Collaboration Challenge with AfriLabs that will increase knowledge sharing across the hub network in Africa and spur innovation. → Read more
Fri, May 23rd 2014, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa can accelerate global tech through white spaces – Microsoft 4Afrika

Africa can “accelerate technology for the world”, in particular through leading the way with white space broadband connectivity, according to Paul Garnett, director of technology policy at Microsoft. → Read more
Tue, May 13th 2014, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft 4Afrika launches TV white space pilot in Ghana

The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has partnered with SpectraLink Wireless and Facebook on a TV white space pilot project at two Ghanaian universities, deploying test wireless internet networks using the technology in a bid to find connectivity solutions for Africa. → Read more
Thu, February 27th 2014, 18:20 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Microsoft and Intel launch 4Afrika Youth Device Programme

Microsoft, in partnership with Intel and the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA), has established the 4Afrika Youth Device Programme in order to provide educational applications, online services, affordable devices, smart financing and affordable data plans to educational institutions in Kenya. → Read more
Wed, February 19th 2014, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Microsoft 4Afrika appoints youth members

Microsoft has announced the appointment of four youth members to its 4Afrika initiative’s Advisory Council, in a bid to ensure the vast youth demographic and the difficulties facing this group across the continent are properly represented. → Read more
Wed, February 5th 2014, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Gamsole hiring new developers, expecting growth with 4Afrika funding

Nigerian game developing startup Gamsole has opened applications for new developers, while also launching new in-app features, expecting strong growth in 2014 on the back of new funding. → Read more
Mon, February 3rd 2014, 13:40 · Chris Udemans

Microsoft 4Afrika provides grants to 5 startups

Microsoft has announced five African startups that will receive grants as part of the company’s 4Afrika initiative, aiming to provide financial support to the next generation of African entrepreneurs. → Read more
Wed, October 9th 2013, 17:30 · Kamau Mbote

Microsoft 4Afrika forms advisory council

Microsoft has formed a 4Afrika advisory council headed by former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa, tasked with guiding strategic investments to be undertaken by the initiative and ensure it remains aligned with the continent’s development goals. → Read more
Wed, August 21st 2013, 10:00 · Kamau Mbote

Microsoft 4Afrika, UoPeople partner to offer university scholarships

Microsoft 4Afrika and the University of the People (UoPeople), a tuition-free online university, will this year fund 1,000 African students to study an associate degree. → Read more
Tue, February 5th 2013, 13:46 · Brandon Gregory

Microsoft introduces 4Afrika Initiative

Microsoft will engage in Africa’s economic development in order to improve its worldwide competitiveness through its new initiative 4Afrika. → Read more
Fri, November 14th 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft, Skrill, operators to launch new portal

Microsoft through its 4Afrika initiative is partnering with Skrill to launch a platform that would allow Africans to purchase products from lobal internet brands; they would also be able to access Microsoft products and educational contents. → Read more
Tue, November 4th 2014, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft launches mentorship programme for female graduates in Kenya

Microsoft has announced the launch of its new EmployMentor programme that is aimed at kick-starting careers for female graduates in business and technology fields; it would also promote skills development in the country. → Read more
Thu, October 2nd 2014, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Uganda’s access.mobile set to disrupt EA healthcare ecosystem with patient engagement app

Ugandan startup access.mobile has launched a web-based application that allows hospitals and private clinics to communicate with their patients through SMS and email, providing a much needed alternative to having to deal with mountainous paper systems. → Read more
Wed, October 1st 2014, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Seven African Startups Fast-Tracked by Microsoft’s Second Round of Innovation Grant

Seven African startups will benefit from a second round of funding, technical support and mentorship from Microsoft to fast-track their growth and provide a roadmap to highlight Africa’s ‘future growth pole’. → Read more
Fri, August 29th 2014, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi

MyDigitalBridge Foundation, Microsoft conclude successful TV White Spaces trial in Namibia

The MyDigitalBridge Foundation in partnership with Microsoft and Adaptrum has successfully trialled the Namibian TV White Spaces (TVWS) pilot project, with the aim of creating a “blueprint of broadband internet connectivity” for the country. → Read more
Thu, August 14th 2014, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

UNDP, Microsoft, to train 200,000 Ethiopian entrepreneurs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a partnership with Microsoft East Africa for the company’s assistance in training and mentoring 200,000 entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, under the UNDP’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). → Read more
Tue, July 1st 2014, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Microsoft-backed VetAfrica app helps EA farmers in disease diagnosis

Microsoft has partnered Glasgow-based tech company Cojengo to develop software seeking to provide East African farmers with innovative diagnostic tools and disease surveillance data. → Read more
Fri, June 27th 2014, 13:30 · Chris Udemans

Microsoft launches African IP Hub in Kenya

Microsoft has launched its 4Africa IP Hub in Kenya in an attempt to create an intellectual property protection culture on the continent. → Read more
Wed, June 18th 2014, 17:30 · Chris Udemans

Limpopo white spaces implementation begins

The implementation phase of the TV white spaces pilot project at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, has officially begun, giving the university and surrounding schools access to 21st century teaching technology. → Read more
Mon, May 26th 2014, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Q&A: Paul Garnett, director, Microsoft Technology Policy Group

As TV white space technology gains traction across Africa as a viable solution for achieving universal internet access - with pilot projects springing up in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa - HumanIPO spoke to Microsoft’s director of technology policy Paul Garnett about the potential of white space technology and the need for regulation in the sector. → Read more