Events, Page 18
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Wed, February 26th, 18:20 · Tom Jackson
Pistorius trial channel to feature OJ Simpson attorney
MultiChoice has released details of its channel dedicated to the murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius, with former OJ Simpson defence attorney Robert Shapiro, American forensic experts and police consultants to hit television shows set to feature. → Read more
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Wed, February 26th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to host policy dialogue on science, technology and innovation
Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja will next month host a high level policy dialogue on the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda”, organised by the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Africa in collaboration with the Nigerian government. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Second annual Google Days held in Ghana
The second edition of Google Days has been held in Accra, Ghana, with hundreds of entrepreneurs and developers in attendance. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial to be broadcast live
The murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius is to be broadcast live, using hanging spy cameras, the court has ruled. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
African tech startups to showcase apps at Mobile World Congress
African tech startups Momentum Core and Leti Arts will showcase their apps optimised for Intel Architecture at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona, Spain → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Digital Fair to take place in Nairobi
The Kenyan capital of Nairobi will from March 7 host the three-day Digital Fair event, seeking to bring together different organisations to showcase the latest digital trends → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 19:00 · Tom Jackson
Nokia unveils Android-powered phones
Nokia has unveiled two Android-powered smartphone models just days before its mobile section’s acquisition by Microsoft is completed. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
Unveil Africa startup demo day programme to launch in Lagos
Startup demo day programme Unveil Africa will hold its first event in Lagos, Nigeria, in May, allowing up to 48 startups to pitch to investors, with the most promising audience-rated company to be awarded US$10,000 in cash. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA publishes election regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its final regulations on party election broadcasts, political advertisements and the equitable treatment of political parties by broadcasting licensees ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for May 7. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 09:03 · Paul Adepoju
PrepClass wins TechCabal’s Battlefield
Educational portal PrepClass emerged winner of the maiden edition of the TechCabal Battlefield startup competition at the just concluded Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos, claiming the US$20,000 prize. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
TechCabal’s Battlefield taking place today, finalists express optimism
The Battlefield competition for startups hosted by Nigerian tech blog TechCabal will take place today at 6.30pm local time at the ongoing Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 05:00 · Chris Udemans
eLearning Africa to host 5th photography competition
eLearning Africa has announced its fifth annual Through your Lens photography competition, urging photographers to document how ICT is enhancing how Africans live, learn, cooperate and connect. → Read more
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Thu, February 20th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
SMW panel advocates cybercafés exclusively for females across Africa
A panel of discussants at the ongoing Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos has made the case for the creation of cybercafés only for females in various African countries in order to improve access to the internet for women and young girls. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial broadcast judgment postponed
The judge hearing arguments for and against the live broadcasting of the trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius has reserved judgment until next week, with MultiChoice requesting permission to broadcast the trial using tiny spy cameras. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
LinkedIn is the new Facebook – Claudine Moore
LinkedIn has been described as the new Facebook by Claudine Moore, founder and managing director of New York-based public relations firm C Moore Media. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Wakanow.com records about 20,000 users monthly – co-founder
Nigerian travel booking platform Wakanow.com records around 20,000 users monthly, according to c-founder Ralph Tamuno, though he said it took developers a long time to make the site available for public use. → Read more
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Wed, February 19th, 06:00 · Chris Udemans
Airtel Zambia launches Media Excellence Awards
Airtel Zambia has launched the Media Excellence Awards, aiming to recognise and award journalistic excellence in Zambia. → Read more
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Tue, February 18th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Google Africa Connected finalists selected
The 10 finalists in Google’s Africa Connected competition have been selected, with members of the public now asked to vote for five winners who will be rewarded with US$25,000 each. → Read more
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Tue, February 18th, 17:40 · Paul Adepoju
Social media generates 20% of daily traffic – Jumia Nigeria
Twenty per cent of daily traffic on e-commerce site Jumia Nigeria is generated from social media, according to Opeyemi Adetomiwa, the company’s community manager. → Read more
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Tue, February 18th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
Johnson sacks NigComSat MD during SMW Lagos
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has directed the managing director of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Limited, Engr Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai, to go on indefinite leave to pave the way for an investigation into the finances of the company. → Read more
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