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Thu, May 15th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
440 opens applications for Lagos accelerator
440, a joint venture between 88mph and L5Lab, has opened applications for its first accelerator programme in Lagos, Nigeria, after raising US$1.5 million to invest in 20 startups over two years. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 10:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
#FreeZone9Bloggers Tweetathon held for imprisoned Ethiopian bloggers
International blogging, translation and advocacy group Global Voices has hosted an African Tweetathon, calling for the release of nine journalists and bloggers currently detained in Ethiopia. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 10:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
AgrInfo aggregates land ownership data to protect buyers and sellers
Tanzanian startup AgrInfo is testing a unique web platform aimed at aggregating land ownership data to protect the interests of smallholders and land-buyers. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 09:00 · Guest Post
REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
With the world moving towards larger smartphones, consumers wanting smaller devices have been left behind. Sony has attempted to fill the gap with the Xperia Z1 Compact. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Africans born to be entrepreneurs – AIH
Africans are born to be entrepreneurs and bring creativity, innovation and experience to company’s operating in the region, making now the ideal time to invest in the continent, according to Jeremy Hodara, founder and managing director (MD) at Africa Internet Holding (AIH). → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Kenyan remittances up 16%, boosted by electronic platforms
Remittances to Kenya have increased 16 per cent over the past year, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), boosted by the growth in remittances through the likes of Western Union and M-Pesa. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
More MTN partnerships coming – AIH
MTN and Africa Internet Holding (AIH) will partner on more initiatives across the continent after launching a scheme in the Ivory Coast allowing Jumia customers to pay for their purchases using MTN Mobile Money. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom to develop $160m Kenyan security communications system
Leading Kenyan telecoms company Safaricom is finalising a deal that will see it contracted by the government to develop a KSh14 billion (US$160 million) sophisticated security communications system to combat terrorism. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA warns against SANRAL’s “apparent lenience”
South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has warned road users in Gauteng not to be “seduced by the apparent lenience” of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), which today announced an extension to discounted rates for full settlement of e-toll invoices. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
Etisalat completes Maroc Telecom acquisition
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based mobile operator Etisalat has successfully acquired a majority shareholding in Morocco’s Maroc Telecom after receiving regulatory approval. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Twitter SME advertising platform launches in SA
Twitter has extended its SME advertising platform to South Africa, offering businesses the chance to increase the impact of their Twitter marketing with self-serve products such as Promoted Tweets and Promoted Accounts. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
KopoKopo launches cash advance service “Grow”
Kenyan merchant services platform KopoKopo has launched a cash advance service providing businesses with instant cash loans without personal guarantees or late penalties. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town hosting 1st Lean Startup Machine
Cape Town will host its first Lean Startup Machine (LSM) conference later this month, hoping to provide entrepreneurs with insights into building a successful business. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria needs broadband to advance – Ndukwe
Broadband is critical if Nigeria is to become an advanced country, according to Dr Ernest Ndukwe, founder of OpenMedia Group and co-chairman of the Nigerian Broadband Council. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
DoT extends e-tolls discount period
South Africa’s Department of Transport (DoT) has extended the discounted grace period for road users to pay outstanding e-toll bills, saying the department understands people are “still familiarising themselves” with the system launched in December last year. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
SA Mobile Marketing Association plans Nigeria expansion
Nicolle Harding, vice chairperson of the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) of South Africa has announced the association is planning to expand to Nigeria. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 10:30 · Tom Jackson
PIVOT East judging begins today
Judging begins today to decide the finalists of mobile startup competition PIVOT East, as 25 judges look to narrow down 50 semi-finalists to 25 who will compete at the event in June. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
NCC expresses doubt over 2nd spectrum licence auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed doubts over a spectrum licence auction for the 2.6 GHz range this year, having sold the licence for the 2.3 GHz range in February. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
Egypt providing embassies with e-readers for diaspora voting
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is providing 180 e-readers to 41 Egyptian embassies around the world to be used in the country’s national elections this month. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 08:00 · Tom Jackson
Madagascar to host StartUp Cup
The Habaka Madagascar Innovation Hub will on Friday, May 16 host the Antananarivo StartUp Cup, offering cash and free incubation to winning startups. → Read more
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