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Mon, February 10th, 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
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Sun, February 9th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 09/02/2014
African startups have seen a wave of investment this week, with over US$40 million being awarded and over US$200 million in the pipeline. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 18:20 · Paul Adepoju
Demo Day will open doors for entrepreneurs – CapitalSquare
Modupe Macaulay, founder of Lagos co-working space CapitalSquare, has said the aim of the space’s forthcoming Demo Day is to open doors for entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
e-Mbizo targeting free Wi-Fi for townships, rural areas
South African startup e-Mbizo aims to provide free Wi-Fi to communities and schools in townships and rural areas, bridging the divide in connectivity. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria and IBM agree on technology development
The Nigerian Ministry of Communication Technology is partnering with IBM to enable technology-driven solutions to resolve challenges in key sectors of the Nigerian economy. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zapacab unveils native apps
South African mobile taxi hailing startup Zapacab has unveiled native apps for Android and iOS devices, responding to consumer demand for “clever simple apps”. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 15:40 · Paul Adepoju
A4A1 to launch drive for lower internet costs in Ghana
The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is set to launch a drive to lower internet costs in Ghana, looking to open up widespread dialogue and empower policy change. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
CCK corrects errors in public consultation paper on .ke domain
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has reviewed and resubmitted its public consultation paper on the future management of the .ke domain, saying the original contained errors. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia extends services to Uganda
Rocket Internet-owned e-commerce platform Jumia has made Uganda the sixth African country in which it operates. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 13:40 · Tom Jackson
WWF achieves success in tech solutions to Namibian wildlife crime
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has announced successful first-year results of testing technological solutions in Namibia to detect and prevent wildlife crime, with the illegal wildlife trade estimated to be worth up to US$10 billion annually. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenya’s M-KOPA Solar obtains $20m funding
Kenyan startup M-KOPA Solar has received US$20 million in its latest round of funding, a boost that will enable the company to increase the number of households it services to one million by 2018. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenya, SA strongly represented in Africa Connected semi-final
Google has announced the 20 semi-finalists of its Africa Connected competition, with Kenyan and South African applicants featuring prominently on the shortlist. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Simpson quits as SEACOM CEO
Mark Simpson has resigned as chief executive officer (CEO) of undersea cable operator SEACOM to “pursue personal interests”, being replaced by SEACOM founder and original CEO Brian Herlihy. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL acting on Zuma e-tolling comments
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has responded to President Jacob Zuma’s concern over incorrect billing for e-tolls in Gauteng, saying the matter is receiving its full attention. → Read more
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Fri, February 7th, 09:40 · Guest Post
Guest post: Finding top talent through social recruitment
The rise of social media has afforded individuals with the opportunity to communicate with those close to them. However Adebayo Sanni, country manager of Oracle Nigeria, highlights its benefits for employers and those seeking to recruit new talent. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Bharti Airtel to restructure African operations
Bharti Airtel is to restructure its management across its African operations into clusters spanning multiple countries, as it seeks to accelerate its growth on the continent. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
Ernst & Young partners Mara Foundation to support entrepreneurs
Professional services firm Ernst & Young has announced a partnership with Tanzania’s Mara Foundation, aiming to support Africa’s emerging entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
IBM launches 10-year US$100m Project Lucy initiative for Africa
IBM has announced Project Lucy, a ten-year initiative through which the company will invest US$100 million to give scientists and partners in Africa access to the world’s most advanced cognitive computing technologies. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Mobile the “gateway” to data in Africa
Mobile phones are the “gateway” to accessing widespread and reliable data across Africa, according to the president of mobile survey tool GeoPoll. → Read more
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Thu, February 6th, 17:40 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom, CBA announce plans to boost M-Shwari usage
Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) have announced plans to boost the number of M-Shwari users, increasing the number of people that have access to formal banking solutions. → Read more
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