Articles by Gythan Munga

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Mon, September 24th, 12:45 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 24-30 September

Africa's technology sector is being harnessed for growth and investment in innovative ideas. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Thu, September 20th, 08:20 · Gythan Munga

Kenyan company rolls out social media monitoring tool ahead of elections

Kenya-based new media company African Laughter has launched a social media monitoring phone app to help politicians monitor their reputations online. → Read more
Fri, September 14th, 05:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 17-23 September

Whether you're looking for investment or going to meet people, events are the best place to do so and thus, here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Sat, September 8th, 05:30 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 10-16 September

For a business idea to prosper, a working synergy must be developed internally targeting team skills and business processes. Moreover, for startups there's nothing that says 'holy grail' than connecting with business leaders and serial entrepreneurs who have made it work. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Fri, September 7th, 06:30 · Gythan Munga

Angry Birds maker Rovio unveils Bad Piggies game

Rovio, the makers of the riveting addictive mobile and Web game Angry birds officially announced a new game Bad Piggies on Tuesday. → Read more
Thu, September 6th, 07:52 · Gythan Munga

Opinion: SMS services’ rivalry with WAP applications

A number of games nowadays, aside from gambling, demand the taste of money. Web and mobile apps, which were popular about 10 years ago, have now been eclipsed by SMS that rakes in 28 times the revenue in mobile commerce. → Read more
Mon, September 3rd, 09:45 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African startup events, Sept 4-9

Successful business ideas are carefully tailored and brought up in specific environments. Environments that can sustain, innovate and integrate with the complex reality of business. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya, South Africa and Uganda in a week. → Read more
Wed, August 22nd, 04:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 22-31 August

Africa’s tech industry has been highlighted for success in the coming years. This development is what is said to mark the growth of a similar startup industry to that of North America, the Silicon Valley, in Africa to be known as the Silicon Savannah. Here are the upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa for the next two weeks. → Read more
Sat, August 11th, 07:00 · Gythan Munga

Weekends or weekdays, when does Africa browse most?

Mobile Web has taken over the lives of people across the world. If not by chance, most people will mostly browse during the weekends than weekdays. This, however, according to Opera mobile is not an easy logic. Some countries will record lesser unique users and others more page views while others will transfer more or less data. → Read more
Tue, August 7th, 06:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 07-19 August

When it comes to starting up a business, factors that include connecting to the right people in your industry need to be considered. And, where you can find such connections easily are in tech events and co-working spaces. Here are the upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa for the next two weeks. → Read more
Tue, July 24th, 04:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 24-31 July

For a business to be successful, a working synergy has to be developed among the business departments. Business and tech events are where this need is emphasized and taught. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Thu, July 19th, 07:00 · Gythan Munga

IBM Simon: The cellular gizmo that paved way for smartphones

As the world bids farewell to feature phones, new look gadgets generally referred to as smartphones are taking over the void. IBM Simon, a PDA launched in 1994, is said to be the device that ushered in the touch screen phones of the 21st Century. → Read more
Fri, July 6th, 07:50 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 07-15 July

Other than just showcase innovations and win prizes for them, folks like to indulge in mere talk about industry trends when they attend events. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Mon, July 2nd, 07:15 · Gythan Munga

Hot new pocket friendly smartphones hit Kenyan market

Following the introduction of three high-end and affordable mobile phones within a span of 2 months, Kenya is currently witnessing a clash of the phone making titans. → Read more
Tue, June 19th, 07:30 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 19-30 June

Startup events present the opportunity for entrepreneurs to value their efforts as well as market their innovations. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Mon, June 18th, 06:40 · Gythan Munga

Growthhub, Village Capital partner for business acceleration in Africa

GrowthAfrica has entered into a partnership with Village Capital to run a program dubbed Village Capital Nairobi program at The GrowthHub. → Read more
Mon, June 11th, 06:30 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 11-17 June

The tech scene in Africa has become vibrant and the coming up of coworking spaces and tech incubators is an emerging trend. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda and Senegal this week. → Read more
Mon, June 4th, 06:30 · Gythan Munga

Strathmore partners with Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet for virtual classes

In a joint venture with Samsung, Kenya-based Strathmore University has embarked on a project set to see the college’s MBA students use the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet for lectures. → Read more
Fri, June 1st, 07:30 · Gythan Munga

Nigerian mobile operators get new customer acquisition platform

Vytautas Paukstys, CEO and Chief Executive officer of Eskimi, a Lithuanian-based mobile social network recently revealed the company’s new mobile money marketing platform aimed at supporting the cashless initiative. → Read more
Thu, May 31st, 06:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 1-10 June

While looking for investment, entrepreneurs are advised to get someone in their own space. Such advice is only but a reflection of the diversity of opportunities and mentorship that emerge from tech events. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more