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Mon, December 1st, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
How tech startups in Africa can help the fight against HIV/AIDS
More than 70% of people living with HIV are in Africa, the continent is also responsible for over 90% of children living with the virus. In 2012 alone, about 1 million deaths due to HIV were recorded. → Read more
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Fri, November 28th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Eskimi launches mobile real time bidding platform in Nigeria
Social media network Eskimi has announced the launch of Africa's first mobile real time bidding platform (RTB). In a statement it said the new platform would further increase the mobile reach in Nigeria for advertisement clients and agencies. → Read more
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Fri, November 28th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana to abolish taxes on imported smartphones by 2015
The Ghanaian government has announced it would abolish taxes on all imported smartphones by next. This development was announced by the government through the 2015 budget. → Read more
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Fri, November 28th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Namibia adopts electronic voting system for today’s elections
Namibia has adopted electronic voting system for today's general elections. Procured from an Indian company, the electronic voting machines (EVMs), they are reportedly backed by technology that eliminates flaws. → Read more
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Thu, November 27th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel’s first commercial LTE network in Africa launched in Seychelles
Telecoms company Airtel has launched 4G LTE service in Seychelles, this is Airtel’s first commercial LTE network in Africa. → Read more
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Thu, November 27th, 15:07 · Paul Adepoju
New Pay TV aims to promote local content in Nigeria
The management of African Cable Television, (ACTV) a new Direct-to-Home (DTH) Pay TV company in Nigeria has announced plans to commence operations on Monday December 1. The management also announced about US$30 million has been spent to purchase equipment for the pay TV’s operations. → Read more
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Thu, November 27th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Tigo Pesa users in Tanzania receive $1.8m profit
Telecoms company Tigo today announced its Tigo Pesa mobile money customers would receive the first of its regular quarterly payments worth US$1.8 million. → Read more
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Thu, November 27th, 12:12 · Paul Adepoju
Telecos in Nigeria ordered to compensate subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecoms companies operating in the country to compensate their subscribers. To this effect, it has issued an ultimatum to the telecos to reveal their compensation plan before January 31, 2015. → Read more
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Wed, November 26th, 19:49 · Paul Adepoju
Vodacom expands to more Nigerian cities
Enterprise-class communication solutions company Vodacom Business today announced it has expanded its services to two more Nigerian cities, Ibadan and Kano. → Read more
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Wed, November 26th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia secures $150m additional funding from existing shareholders
Ecommerce platform Jumia has announced it has raised about US$150 million additional funding from its existing shareholders. The company in a statement said the additional fund would be used to strengthen its position as the leading online retailer in Africa. → Read more
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Wed, November 26th, 12:05 · Paul Adepoju
Viettel Group withdraws initial bid for Telkom Kenya
Vietnamese firm Viettel Group has said it is no longer interested in acquiring a 70 percent stake in Telkom Kenya. This means France Telecom will seek new ways to exit Telkom Kenya it co-owns with Kenya's Treasury department. → Read more
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Wed, November 26th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria creates Office of Content Development in ICT
The president of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has announced the creation of the Office of Nigerian Content Development in ICT. He made the announcement at the recently held eNigeria conference. → Read more
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Tue, November 25th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Yemi Olulana, Founder, giddiphones.com
Olulana spoke to HumanIPO on the uniqueness of the platform and how they plan to sell 30 million phones before th3e of 2015. → Read more
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Tue, November 25th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Nigeria, ATC sign $1bn definitive acquisition agreement on 4,800 towers
One of Nigeria's major telecoms companies Airtel has signed a definitive agreement with American Tower Corporation (ATC) for the acquisition of the teleco's towers in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, November 25th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Feature: Fake websites the strongest threat for ecommerce in Africa
In several African countries, ecommerce is on the horizon and citizens are beginning to open their arms to embrace the virtual-world-made-real community. But although mode of payment, accessibility and education of prospective online shoppers are seen as major setbacks, the increasing interest of cyber criminals in the multibillion dollar ecommerce sector poses more harm than other threats put together. → Read more
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Tue, November 25th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Giddiphones.com is simplifying the way Nigerians buy phones – Olulana
A new online ad site that allows individuals to buy mobile devices has been launched in Nigeria. Dubbed giddiphones.com, the platform allows buyers and sellers to meet and transact business. → Read more
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Mon, November 24th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jay Osbie online fashion label for men launched in Nigeria
An online fashion brand and retailer for fashion-forward men has been launched in Nigeria. Adejuwon Isola-Osobu, founder of JayOsbie.com told HumanIPO the platform is targeting young men between the ages of 20 and 35. → Read more
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Mon, November 24th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Mayor of Cape Town announces free WiFi at 61 public buildings
The executive mayor of Cape Town Patricia de Lille has announced 61 public buildings in the city would have free WiFi by June 2015. → Read more
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Mon, November 24th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian government bans mobile phones in prison
The Nigerian government through the interior ministry has banned the use of mobile phones in prisons across the country. The directive announced by Abba Moro Minister of Interior affects both prisoners and officials. → Read more
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Fri, November 21st, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Connecting with purpose: The internet forces shaping modern Africa
In this guest post for HumanIPO, Alex Salter, CEO of SamKnows urges African nations should leverage the lessons already learned by other global telecom regulators and governments. → Read more
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