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Fri, September 12th 2014, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Mxit’s Ukufunda virtual school to support learning in SA public schools

South Africa’s Mixit Reach in partnership with UNICEF has launched an innovative learning and teaching tool Ukufunda, targeted at changing the way students are taught in public schools by supporting classroom activities. → Read more
Wed, September 10th 2014, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju

Oju Afro Emoticons launched on Mxit

Oju Afro Emoticons has launched on Mxit targeting the platform's over 5 million active users with new ways of expression. → Read more
Tue, August 5th 2014, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Maher leaves Mxit, joins Kagiso Media

Chief product officer of South African social chat app Mxit, Vincent Maher, has left Mxit and been appointed chief innovation officer at Kagiso Media Limited, the company announced. → Read more
Mon, June 30th 2014, 10:00 · Tom Jackson

Mxit finds partner, starts marketing in Nigeria

South African chat app Mxit has started marketing activities in Nigeria after finding a local partner, but says it does not currently have plans to open an office in the country. → Read more
Fri, June 27th 2014, 18:00 · Tom Jackson

Removing porn cost Mxit users – CEO

Removing porn and profanity from South African chat app Mxit has meant a decline in active users, as has the increasing prevalence of smartphones in the country, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Francois Swart. → Read more
Thu, June 26th 2014, 11:30 · Chris Udemans

Mxit downloads up despite monthly fall in users

South African mobile social network Mxit has announced its latest version has been downloaded over 7 million times, despite a decline in monthly active users. → Read more
Fri, June 13th 2014, 18:00 · Chris Udemans

GCIS launches app on Mxit

South Africa’s Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched an application on mobile social network Mxit, enabling the country’s youth to engage in a “chat-centric” way with the government. → Read more
Sat, May 10th 2014, 12:00 · Chris Udemans

Mxit chair Jordaan joins WOSA

Mxit chairman, former chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB) and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan has been appointed as industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA) chairperson. → Read more
Tue, April 29th 2014, 11:00 · Chris Udemans

DA launches DemocraCITY Mxit game

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched DemocraCITY, a Mxit-specific strategy game allowing players to run a city and make decisions that will affect citizen’s happiness levels. → Read more
Tue, April 15th 2014, 18:30 · Chris Udemans

Mxit launches deals platform

South African mobile social network Mxit has partnered with in-store mobile transaction platform provider wiGroup to launch “Deals on Mxit”, an initiative to bring special offers and discounts to new and existing Mxit users. → Read more
Fri, April 11th 2014, 10:30 · Chris Udemans

Mxit launches new features, iOS redesign

South African mobile social network Mxit has announced a number of new product features across popular mobile operating systems (OS), as well as an iOS redesign. → Read more
Mon, February 10th 2014, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

Nigeria is next for Mxit – CEO

Nigeria is South African mobile social network Mxit’s next target for expansion following its launch in India last month, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Francois Swart. → Read more
Wed, January 29th 2014, 11:00 · Chris Udemans

Mxit launches in India

South Africa mobile social network Mxit has announced the first phase of its expansion into emerging markets with its launch in India. → Read more
Tue, January 28th 2014, 17:40 · Chris Udemans

Mxit India appoints CEO

Mxit India has appointed former chief operating officer (COO) Sam Nallaraj as its chief executive officer (CEO) following its expansion into the country from South Africa. → Read more
Mon, January 27th 2014, 15:40 · Chris Udemans

Kirsten joins Mxit team for India launch

Former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten is part of Mxit’s marketing campaign for its launch in India tomorrow. → Read more
Mon, January 20th 2014, 13:00 · Chris Udemans

ANC’s Mxit app launches nationally

South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has launched its “My ANC” Mxit app nationally, in an attempt to connect with young people on mobile platforms ahead of elections later this year. → Read more
Tue, November 12th 2013, 07:30 · Richard Cutcher

Mxit adds offline messaging and Voicechat in Version 7

Mxit, a South African mobile social network, has launched its latest version designed for feature phones, the iPhone and iPad, with compatibility for other smartphones expected to follow shortly. → Read more
Mon, November 11th 2013, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

Mxit 7 to be unveiled tomorrow

South African mobile social network Mxit is expected to release version seven of its platform, which will include optimisation for different devices. → Read more
Thu, October 17th 2013, 17:00 · Tom Jackson

Mxit can send billions of messages per day – Jordaan

South African chat app Mxit can increase the number of messages it sends a say from the current 400 million to billions, according to new chairman Michael Jordaan. → Read more
Thu, October 10th 2013, 10:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

Mxit active user numbers growing

The number of active accounts using South African social network Mxit is growing, despite a hefty drop in overall registration figures over the past year, according to a report by World Wide Worx. → Read more