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Fri, September 28th, 16:55 · Elly Okutoyi

2go overpowers Facebook in the Nigerian market

Social media site 2go has passed the 10 million user mark in Nigeria, making it the biggest such site in the West African country, ahead of Facebook with 5 million users. → Read more
Fri, September 28th, 16:25 · Dan Sudi

African women’s disinterest in ICT cause for alarm

The small number of female students enrolling for ICT courses in Africa is a cause for alarm, with the trend seeing the advent of a number of initiatives focused on encouraging women to pursue courses and careers in technology. → Read more
Fri, September 28th, 16:10 · Vincent Matinde

EatOut Kenya, Google and Wazi WiFi partner to bring Internet access to restaurants

A partnership between EatOut Kenya, Google and Wazi WiFi will help Nairobi restaurants boost their businesses by allowing patrons to access WiFi. → Read more
Fri, September 28th, 06:22 · HumanIPO

Guest Post: Why cloud technology is the way forward for Africa

Kageni Wilson (@the_kageni_mind) is an African technologist, innovator & entrepreneur. He is the Founder & CEO of ionacloud inc., a Personal Cloud Service provider that amalgamates cloud-based content and services from around the world. In an exclusive guest post for HumanIPO, Kageni details the reasons why he believes cloud technology is the way forward for Africa. → Read more
Wed, September 26th, 16:16 · Vincent Matinde

We will have to wait longer for the next mobile revolution after MPesa

M-Pesa’s success story in Kenya has overshadowed the entire mobile app industry, with experts predicting the industry may have to wait a little longer to witness another m-Revolution. → Read more
Tue, September 25th, 06:50 · Tefo Mohapi

Senegal lagging in internet access, report says

Senegal, a decade ago amongst the frontrunners of African Internet adoption, has fallen behind in terms of Web penetration, according to a study, with weak regulation and rigid licensing laws at the heart of the problem. → Read more
Fri, September 21st, 12:59 · Vincent Matinde

Kenyan newspaper unveils citizen-reporting app

The Star, a Kenyan daily, has introduced a new app promising to make it possible for citizens to post news and pictures of what is happening around them. → Read more
Thu, September 20th, 16:10 · HumanIPO

Eight startups raise funding from 88mph’s US$200K

Seed investment fund 88mph yesterday announced eight startups that have secured funding from their 2012 accelerator programme, with successful applicants set to share US$200,000 and benefit from mentoring from tech professionals. → Read more
Wed, September 19th, 10:45 · Vincent Matinde

Local investors shunning Konza City project

Kenyan government officials have expressed fears that Konza City, the country’s multi-million dollar technopolis, may not attract enough local investors. → Read more
Wed, September 19th, 07:23 · Elly Okutoyi

Africa lacks content to draw youth to ICT

Africa has inadequately incorporated technology into the education sector as a means of imparting knowledge, according to Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Kenya’s permanent secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications. → Read more
Tue, September 18th, 13:20 · Vincent Matinde

Nearly 250% rise in ad impressions for InMobi in North Africa

InMobi, the world’s largest independent mobile ad network, has reported a triple digit growth for its ad impressions in North Africa and the Middle East. → Read more
Tue, September 18th, 06:47 · HumanIPO

Nokia targets Kenya’s photographers with new Nokia 808 PureView

Finnish phone-maker Nokia on Friday launched its new Nokia 808 PureView, with photographers the first on its target list. → Read more
Mon, September 17th, 16:10 · Tefo Mohapi

Egyptian Chehadé takes over at ICANN earlier than announced, names team

In a surprising announcement, Fadi Chehadé has assumed his role as CEO at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) two weeks earlier than expected. → Read more
Mon, September 17th, 14:15 · Elly Okutoyi

For the first time ever, Social Good Summit comes to Africa

The 3-day global Social Good Summit is to extend its live panel discussions to Africa for the first time this year, with the event scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya on September 24. → Read more
Fri, September 14th, 13:56 · HumanIPO

Safaricom to invest US$296m in network expansion, rejects share consolidation

Safaricom yesterday announced plans to invest KSh25 billion (US$296m) in network improvements and modernisation in a bid to improve its services and boost its share price after the board rejected share consolidation. → Read more
Fri, September 14th, 12:29 · Tefo Mohapi

BongoHive flying the flag for Zambia’s techies despite being shunned initially

Two Zambian tech enthusiasts, Lukonga Lindunda and Bart Cornille, have created an ecosystem for techies and developers in Lusaka, where technology solutions specific to Zambia are developed and nurtured to ensure sustainability. → Read more
Fri, September 14th, 12:22 · Elly Okutoyi

Is South Africa headed for online retail explosion?

South Africa has been witnessing an increase in the number of online marketplaces, leaving Internet enthusiasts debating whether an online retail explosion could happen in the country. → 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
Thu, September 13th, 10:57 · Elly Okutoyi

iPhone 5 versus iPhone 4S, is there much difference?

Apple launched its iPhone 5 on September 12 at an event in San Francisco, United States, prompting a barrage of questions over the differences between the latest brand and the iPhone 4S, launched in October last year. → Read more
Wed, September 12th, 14:11 · Vincent Matinde

Spy drone goes on sale on SA’s e-commerce website

You can now buy a Wi-Fi controlled drone from an online store in South Africa and control it using any smartphone. → Read more