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Tue, November 11th 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel subscribers in Kenya to enjoy Internet.org mobile app

Airtel has announced it is partnering with Facebook's Internet.org to offer its subscribers in Kenya access to the Internet.org mobile app that offers users locally relevant basic internet services free of charge with the aim of enhancing easy access for its prepaid and postpaid subscribers. → Read more
Fri, August 8th 2014, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Facebook’s Internet.org app now available to Airtel Zambia customers

Airtel Zambia has announced it has become the first mobile operator in the world to offer Facebook’s Internet.org app to customers, a move it says will makes it easier for people to access the internet and a set of basic services without data charges. → Read more
Mon, February 24th 2014, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

Internet.org launches SocialEDU initiative in Rwanda

The Internet.org collaborative today announced the launch of its SocialEDU initiative, with the aim of providing Rwandan students with free access to online education. → Read more
Thu, December 4th 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Employers could recruit better qualified candidates through free internet access – BrighterMonday.com

BrighterMonday’s Marketing Manager Emmanuel Mutuma has said free access to the internet could go a long way in ensuring more qualified personnel get to see advertised jobs, apply and in the end ensure employers get the best human resource. → Read more
Fri, November 21st 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Connecting with purpose: The internet forces shaping modern Africa

In this guest post for HumanIPO, Alex Salter, CEO of SamKnows urges African nations should leverage the lessons already learned by other global telecom regulators and governments. → 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, April 24th 2014, 16:30 · Agatha Nduku

Tigo to offer free mobile Facebook in Tanzania

Millicom has announced Tigo mobile customers in Tanzania will be the first in East Africa to enjoy free access to Facebook on their handsets, with the service also including the launch of a Facebook service in Swahilií. → Read more
Wed, April 16th 2014, 05:00 · Agatha Nduku

Ericsson releases Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report

Ericsson has published its 21st Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting the company’s performance during 2013 and highlighting a solidified approach to responsible business including rigorous compliance processes, energy efficient solutions, and extended reach in providing access to communications for all, including refugees and students in remote areas. → Read more
Tue, April 1st 2014, 17:30 · Chris Udemans

Facebook, Google most popular internet services in Africa – Opera

Social media platform Facebook and internet search giant Google are the two most popular internet services in Africa, according to mobile software provider Opera. → Read more
Mon, March 31st 2014, 09:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Facebook confirms lab working on drone connectivity

Facebook has shared more details on the work its Connectivity Lab is doing in building drones, satellites and lasers to deliver the internet to everyone. → Read more
Fri, March 7th 2014, 09:40 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Facebook eyes drone maker Titan Aerospace for $60m

Facebook is negotiating with drone maker Titan Aerospace to purchase the company for US$60 million, giving Facebook the ability to provide wireless internet access to consumers in developing parts of the world, according to reports. → Read more
Thu, February 27th 2014, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Facebook and Ericsson launch innovation lab

Facebook and Ericsson have announced the creation of the Internet.org Lab, an initiative seeking to provide the correct environment and expertise for optimising applications, networks, devices and services for five billion internet users → Read more
Tue, February 25th 2014, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju

WhatsApp to add voice calls in Q2

Recently acquired mobile messaging service WhatsApp will add voice calls during the second quarter of this year, chief executive officer (CEO) Jan Koum told the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. → Read more
Thu, February 20th 2014, 20:00 · HumanIPO

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on WhatsApp purchase

HumanIPO reported earlier today Facebook had acquired mobile messaging service WhatsApp for US$16 billion. Printed in its entirety below is what Facebook chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg had to say about the acquisition and what it meant for the two companies and the mobile space in general. → Read more
Thu, February 20th 2014, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Q&A: Iain Mackenzie, pan-Euro communications manager, Facebook

With Facebook recently celebrating its 10th birthday as it battles to remodel to respond to the shift in usage from desktop to mobile, HumanIPO caught up with Iain Mackenzie, the company’s pan-Euro communications manager, to discuss lessons learnt and emerging trends, as well as the company’s plans for 2014. → Read more
Tue, February 18th 2014, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Africa “incredibly exciting” for Facebook

Facebook finds Africa “incredibly exciting” and believes Africans will use its platform in ways nobody has yet imagined, with Africans making use of new tech tools in the most innovative ways. → Read more
Thu, January 30th 2014, 20:00 · Chris Udemans

Facebook ad revenue up 76%

Facebook has announced its fourth quarter advertising revenue was up 76 per cent from last year, with 53 per cent of that coming from mobile advertising. → Read more
Tue, December 24th 2013, 08:00 · HumanIPO

African Tech Personality of the Year

In an industry which often depends on the motivation and energy of decision-makers, one person has the ability to make a significant impact. HumanIPO picks out some of the most important players of 2013. → Read more
Sun, December 22nd 2013, 12:00 · HumanIPO

African Tech Company of the Year

Technology in Africa is constantly evolving and companies face unique challenges on the continent as they try to keep up with international competitors while providing suitable services to the African consumer. The HumanIPO team picks out which companies it believes have performed best. → Read more
Thu, November 21st 2013, 10:30 · Tom Jackson

Facebook uses big data to make mobile advertising profits

Facebook has increased its profits and begun making money from mobile advertising due to its utilisation of big data, according to Johann Evans, chief financial officer of unified data management specialist Cherry Olive. → Read more