Startups, Page 48
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Fri, June 28th, 10:43 · Paul Adepoju
Ten teams inducted for Nigeria’s Techlaunchpad initiative
Ten teams have been inducted into the Techlaunchpad initiative of Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication Technology, setting them on a one-year training course beginning on Monday. → Read more
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Fri, June 28th, 10:19 · Richard Cutcher
Revenue-making startups present in Cape Town
Six Cape Town-based startups all making revenue presented their business models and visions at the first ST4GE event last night. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 14:46 · Brandon Gregory
Social Estate – the new online platform connecting community members
A residential complex trustee has launched a new type of social network, called Social Estate, aiming to connect neighbours and streamline daily management tasks within an estate. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 10:41 · Nick Sato
Kenyans dominate as PIVOT East 2013 winners are announced
Kenya almost completed a clean sweep of the PIVOT East 2013 awards last night after the winners were announced in Kampala, Uganda. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 08:10 · Nanine Steenkamp
Local excellence key to less global dependency
The growth of locally produced mobile solutions will be sufficient once enough recognition is given to African expertise, social media experts have said. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 12:50 · Nick Sato
Startups must have skills balance to succeed
A panel of experts in East African entrepreneurship has emphasised the need for the main players in startups to cover a range of skills and hold business knowledge. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 08:30 · Nick Sato
PIVOT East 2013 features education sector startups and applications
PIVOT East 2013, East Africa’s leading mobile startups competition and conference, started yesterday with entrepreneurs, investors and developers discussing how to solve African problems through innovation and technology. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 07:50 · Richard Cutcher
Snapchat secure huge venture capital
Picture and video messaging app Snapchat has raised US$60 million in venture capital despite not making any money from the service, which launched two years ago. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 07:29 · Martin Cheruiyot
OPINION: Why innovation key to job creation for the youth
Kenya is a rich nation in terms of resources and manpower, but it is not creating enough jobs to fulfil the many youths in the job market. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 14:57 · Richard Cutcher
Group dating site launched in South Africa
South Africa’s latest dating platform has been launched, aiming to remove the awkwardness from one-on-one dates and instead looking to pair two groups of friends. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 14:03 · Nick Sato
PIVOT East 2013 begins in Kampala
PIVOT East 2013, East Africa’s premier mobile startups competition and conference, kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, today, with the aim of amplifying and consolidating the gains of East Africa’s mobile developer and entrepreneurship ecosystem. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 15:05 · Nanine Steenkamp
Khayashopping to launch in August
Zimbabwean trading company Khayashopping will be launching its online service soon, becoming the first of its kind in the country. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 14:14 · Kamau Mbote
New e-commerce marketplace launched in Kenya
Wells Fargo couriers and payment service provider JamboPay have teamed up to create an e-commerce platform to provide organisations with an online sales platform that ensures delivery anywhere in Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 13:39 · Richard Cutcher
Startups asked to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
Tech startups in the Western Cape are being encouraged to contribute to World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 (WDCCT), although they are unlikely to see any of the ZAR60 million (US$5.9 million) invested in the initiative. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 12:40 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN Uganda unveils football campaign
MTN Uganda has launched a new campaign aimed at driving love, affection and passion towards the country’s national football team, the Uganda Cranes. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:14 · Kamau Mbote
US regulator probing effects of Google’s Waze buyout
The United States Federal Trade Commission has launched investigations into Google’s US$1.3bn acquisition of Waze following concerns raised by consumer groups. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 15:19 · Richard Cutcher
Silvertree Capital seeks innovative approach to African tech business
Silvertree Capital, one of Africa’s latest venture capital companies, has told HumanIPO they are hoping to bring a new, flexible approach to supporting startups and e-commerce business on the continent. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 14:14 · Igor Hobotov
We don’t regret selling LAGbook – Chidi and Chika Nwaogu
The Nigerian twins that launched the Ladies and Gentlemen Book (LAGBook) social networking site have told HumanIPO they do not regret selling the brand name to a Canadian entrepreneur for US$10,000 in January. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 11:57 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian developers have missed out on big app opportunities – Omobola Johnson
Nigeria’s communication technology minister, Omobola Johnson, has said Nigeria’s app developers have missed out on major lucrative projects such as banking applications. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 10:38 · Richard Cutcher
Egypt price comparison site receives investment
Egypt’s first price comparison site, BKAM.com, has received investment from United Arab Emirates-based Jabbar Internet Group, and is planning further expansion in the Middle East. → Read more
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