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Thu, September 11th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Zamtel and NEC agree on microwave backbone and access project to boost mobile coverage and capacity across Zambia
Citizens, enterprises and tourists across Zambia will now benefit from enhanced mobile coverage and capacity after Zamtel and NEC Corporation agreed to build a new digital microwave radio transmission network. → Read more
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Thu, September 11th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Samsung launches Blogger Challenge to support local online content
Samsung has launched a blogger challenge that will go a long way into ensuring locally relevant content by supporting upcoming and accomplished bloggers given that Kenya’s digital community growth leads to an increase in generation of online content through blogs → Read more
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Wed, September 10th, 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
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Wed, September 10th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
New Tigo Mobile Money service offers users in Tanzania automatic returns
Tigo Tanzania has launched a mobile money service through which users could earn automatic return on their balance direct to their wallet without requiring a separate registration. → Read more
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Wed, September 10th, 11:05 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria, South Africa dominate Web Summit’s 10 best startups from Africa
Startups from Nigeria and South Africa dominate the list of 10 best startups from Africa released ahead of the forthcoming Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Facebook monthly users in Africa hit 100 million
Facebook has announced the number of its monthly users in Africa is about 100 million out of the continent's 200 million active internet users. Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said more than 80% of Facebook users in Africa access the social media platform via mobile devices. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Frienditeplus.com records over 600,000 registered users
Social networking site Frienditeplus.com today announced it has recorded more than 600,000 registered members. This achievement, the platform said, makes it the fastest growing social networking site in Africa. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 14:33 · Paul Adepoju
MTN, Skrill partner for global payments via mobile money
Mobile network operator MTN has announced a partnership with online payments company Skrill to enable MTN subscribers to be able to make purchases from global internet brands that are integrated into Skrill’s network using funds in their mobile wallets. The partnership is being piloted in Ivory Coast and Rwanda. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 13:04 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Mavis Computel launches new version of talking books
Nigeria's educational technology company Mavis Computel has launched a new version of its Talking Book Literacy Series developed in partnership with educators and linguists. The project is aimed at using technology to advance quality teaching and learning. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Online female cheaters remain traditional in their romantic perspective – Victoria Milan
Discreet social network for men and women seeking a secret affair Victoria Milan has said its female members are traditional in their romantic perspective even though a good number are turned on by naughty picture messages according to a survey conducted by the network. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
MEA PC Market Returns to Growth After Seven Consecutive Quarters of Decline-IDC
The fortunes are changing for the PC markets in Middle East and Africa (MEA) after experiencing a seven year decline, now the market is posting annual growth of 2.2% to total 4.5 million units. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
ITU, UNICEF set new guidelines for online children protection
TheInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNICEF together with partners of the Child Online Protection have set up new guidelines for online child protection targeting companies that develop, provide or make use of information and communication technologies. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
John Muthee appointed GeoPoll VP of Business Development in Africa
John Muthee is the new Vice President of Business development in Africa for GeoPoll, the world’s largest real-time mobile survey platform. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Chamasoft scoops African Innovation Award at Evernote Platform Awards
Kenyan startup Chamasoft, is the winner of the African Innovation Award, being part of the Evernote Platform Awards that celebrate the best apps that connect to Evernote. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
University of Eldoret Wins Unilever Idea Trophy Innovation Competition
The University of Eldoret was the winner at this year’s Idea Trophy inter-university innovation competition finals sponsored by consumer goods manufacturer Unilever Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Easy Taxi offers Abuja residents free rides
On-demand taxi service mobile app Easy Taxi today (Monday) announced it is offering users in Abuja free rides today and tomorrow. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
DfID-supported TradeViz aims to simplify trade in Nigeria
Advisory and data portal TradeViz has been launched with the aim of helping to simplify trade for Nigeria. Supported by the Department of International Development (DFID), TradeViz is offering importers, exporters and prospective investors access to expert advice on importation, exportation and business registration. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia Penetrates the Egyptian Market
Only two years after its launch in 2012 Jumia Egypt has become one of the strongest and most popular online shopping malls in the country. This is due its clear understanding of the Egyptian market needs and requirements. Through providing different payment options and various collections of products Jumia Egypt has become the no.1 online shopping mall in Egypt. What is more, Jumia market share is expected to grow by more than 36% within the next couple of years. → Read more
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Fri, September 5th, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nairobi’s SocialAdept keen on enhancing companies’ online visibility
A Nairobi-based advertising company, Social Adept, has taken on the task of enhancing online visibility for both local and international companies using the now quite popular tool of social media. → Read more
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Fri, September 5th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Kalahari.com named South Africa’s favourite ecommerce website
Kalahari.com has been named South Africa's favourite ecommerce website by uAfrica at the eCommerce Awards held at the eCommerce Conference 2014. Yuppiechef.com won the award for Best eCommerce Store and Zando won in the best shopping process and customer service categories. → Read more
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