Articles by Chris Udemans, Page 12
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Mon, May 19th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
I-Charge wins Madagascar StartUp Cup
I-Charge emerged the winner of the Madagascar StartUp Cup competition held over the weekend for its solar-powered multiple phone battery charging solution, winning cash, free incubation and the chance to represent the country at the global event. → Read more
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Mon, May 19th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
ANC meddled in USAASA procurement – report
Former executive manager at the Universal Service Access Agency for South Africa (USAASA) Mmatlou Morudu has said he lost his job for refusing to award a contract as instructed by South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC), according to a report. → Read more
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Sun, May 18th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 18/05/2014
Startup events dominated HumanIPO headlines this week, with African participants taking part in the international uStart conference and judging beginning for mobile startup competition PIVOT East. → Read more
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Fri, May 16th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Malema accuses ANC, Guptas on meddling with SABC, ICASA
Julius Malema, leader of South African opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has said ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) and the powerful Gupta family are interfering in the running of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
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Fri, May 16th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
BongoHive, UNICEF partner to launch Zambian Innovation Lab
Zambian tech hub BongoHive and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creation and launch of the Zambian Innovation Lab. → Read more
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Fri, May 16th, 12:03 · Chris Udemans
Botswana investigates open data programme
The Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) and the national government have agreed to conduct a diagnostic study to assess the viability of implementing of an open data programme in the country. → Read more
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Fri, May 16th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
African operations hit Portugal Telecom revenues
Lower income from Namibia and other international operations have caused Portugal Telecom (PT) to report poor first quarter (Q1) results. → Read more
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Fri, May 16th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Future Africa Awards calls for nominations
The ninth Future Africa Awards and Summit has opened its nominations for “outstanding Africans between the ages of 18 and 31”, hoping to inspire leadership and promote enterprise on the continent. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan startup launches mobile vehicle classifieds platform
Kenyan startup Gari SMS has launched a mobile platform for individuals to find used cars and for owners to list their vehicles for sale, bidding to simplify and secure the process. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Telecel Global reports 50% earnings increase
Telecel Global, Sub-Saharan Africa’s subsidiary of global telecom VimpelCom, has reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in operating revenue and a 50 per cent increase in earnings, despite fewer customers in the first quarter (Q1) of 2014. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s uAfrica secures $1.5m funding
South African e-commerce technology firm uAfrica has secured US$1.5 million funding from bidorbuy.co.za and Andy Higgins, managing director (MD) of uAfrica. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s TollTrack app launches in US
South African management app for e-toll bills TollTrack has been launched in the United States (US), allowing drivers in Orange County to automatically track and log toll costs. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan remittances up 16%, boosted by electronic platforms
Remittances to Kenya have increased 16 per cent over the past year, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), boosted by the growth in remittances through the likes of Western Union and M-Pesa. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
Sony reports 90% income decline
Japanese tech giant Sony has reported a 90 per cent decrease in operating income for the last financial year, highlighting the losses made by the company as a result of its imminent exit from the PC market. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Etisalat completes Maroc Telecom acquisition
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based mobile operator Etisalat has successfully acquired a majority shareholding in Morocco’s Maroc Telecom after receiving regulatory approval. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town hosting 1st Lean Startup Machine
Cape Town will host its first Lean Startup Machine (LSM) conference later this month, hoping to provide entrepreneurs with insights into building a successful business. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Altron reports 14% revenue growth
South Africa’s Allied Electronics (Altron) has reported a 14 per cent increase in revenue from continuing operations during 2013, as well as a five per cent increase in profit. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Egypt providing embassies with e-readers for diaspora voting
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is providing 180 e-readers to 41 Egyptian embassies around the world to be used in the country’s national elections this month. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Startup Weekend Zimbabwe begins Friday
Zimbabwe will host its first Startup Weekend this week, hoping to inspire Zimbabweans to leverage talent in the country. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
AfriLabs welcomes 5 new board members
African tech hub association AfriLab has announced the addition of five representatives from various technology hubs around the continent to its board. → Read more
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