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Thu, November 29th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft aids SMEs with new initiative

Microsoft hope to provide support, benefits and tools for small and medium scale businesses (SMEs) in the Middle East and Africa in an initiative called 'Keep Your Business Moving'. → Read more
Wed, November 28th, 14:49 · Tom Jackson

SA firm uses QR codes for ‘digital memoralisation’

A South African startup is integrating Quick Response (QR) code technology into places of remembrance, allowing those with Internet-capable devices to scan and view an online digital tribute. → Read more
Tue, November 27th, 12:10 · Brandon Gregory

Oasis WebSoft aims to improve Africa through software technology

A Ghanaian start-up aims to boost economic growth and reduce poverty through mobile, web and software solutions in Ghana and the rest of Africa. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 13:18 · Vincent Matinde

Q&A: Establishing data mining company, Doban Africa

Doban Africa was established by Elvis Bando to help companies and corporations manage data that comes in various channels. The company has also come up with medical products like Zahanati, which have been featured in big news outlets such as Aljazeera and Reuters. The founder spoke with HumanIPO on the start, challenges and future of Doban Africa. → Read more
Mon, November 26th, 09:13 · Nanine Steenkamp

Prediqt to launch mobile survey app in 2013

Engagement solutions company Prediqt has revealed its 2013 mobile releases, which will enable easy access to survey results. → Read more
Fri, November 23rd, 10:53 · Tom Jackson

Rasello builds customer base with SMS cloud communications tool

Tanzanian cloud-based platform Rasello is managing close to 500,000 customers and has sent close to 100,000 SMS broadcasts in the nine months since it was founded. → Read more
Thu, November 22nd, 13:28 · Tom Jackson

Local Cameroonian news site provides platform for students and startups

A local news site in Cameroon is planning on giving journalism students the chance to write for online media and providing a platform for marketing local startups. → Read more
Wed, November 21st, 14:12 · Elly Okutoyi

RIM’s Nairobi Jam Session depicts potential in Kenya’s innovative sector

Research in Motion (RIM), makers of the BlackBerry smartphone, held its first ever Super Hackathon Jam session event in Kenya last weekend, with applications developed and presented for possible consideration on the imminent BlackBerry 10 platform set for release in January next year. → Read more
Tue, November 20th, 13:28 · Elly Okutoyi

88mph flies in more in-house mentors ahead of Demo Day

Africa’s leading private seed fund 88mph, has, in follow up to its 3-month accelerator program, flown in more mentors to its Nairobi office, which will see selected startups learn from veteran entrepreneurs ahead of the Demo Day slated for December 13. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 15:18 · Tefo Mohapi

INTERVIEW: Mark Kaigwa on Kenya’s Tech Startup scene

Kenya has received a lot of attention and investment in its technology startup scene. Yet so far we are yet to see a truly Kenyan startup - apart from Ushahidi - that either dominates on the continent or has a successful exit deal. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 12:53 · Paul Adepoju

Ghana to unveil first technology hub

A partnership involving Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), telecom Vodafone and technology outfit mFriday aims to launch Ghana’s first technology hub. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 12:45 · Vincent Matinde

US$4.6M budgeted for science and tech innovations in Kenya

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), the Kenyan government agency for innovation, has said is has budgeted KSh400 million (approx US$4.6 million) for technology innovations in Kenya. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 10:02 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenyan company bringing solar power to classrooms

Kenyan IT firm Stonehouse has launched its ‘Solar Classroom in a Box’ system to enable schools in off-grid regions to access low voltage solar-powered computers for learning. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 09:05 · Tom Jackson

First crowd-sourcing investment platform launched in SA

South Africa’s first ever crowd-sourced investment platform has been launched, planning to stimulate entrepreneurial development and allow even those with limited funds to become investors. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 08:16 · Kamau Mbote

Developers awarded in Safaricom Appstar challenge

‘Tough Jungle’ developer Gerald Kibugi has won the Safaricom Appstar challenge grand prize pocketing KSh1 million (approx US$11,680). Gilbert Rono who was number two overall collected KSh500,000 (approx US$5,840) with his education app ‘Eureka’. → Read more
Mon, November 19th, 07:51 · Gabriella Mulligan

Boost to Nigerian e-commerce from sunglasses.com.ng

Nigerian online retailer sunglasses.com.ng blasted onto the fashion scene at MTN Fashion Week recently, boosting an e-commerce sector that is yet to take off in the same way as other African countries. → Read more
Thu, November 15th, 13:34 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA feature film to hit US theatres

South Africa’s first animation studio Triggerfish Studios has signed a deal with US independent film company Millennium Entertainment regarding the theatrical release of their latest 3D feature film, Khumba. → Read more
Thu, November 15th, 09:50 · Vincent Matinde

We have learnt lessons in Grant process, Kenya ICT Board declares

As the third round of the ICT Grant process approaches, the Kenya ICT Board acknowledges that it has learnt lessons on conducting the Grant process through the previous competition. → Read more
Thu, November 15th, 07:50 · Tom Jackson

Silicon Cape takes eleven entrepreneurs to London

Non-profit tech entrepreneurship organisation Silicon Cape is taking eleven entrepreneurs to London this week in order to introduce them to funders, mentors, partners and peers. → Read more
Wed, November 14th, 07:26 · Richard Cutcher

The ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of launching a start-up in Africa – the investors’ view

Entrepreneurs and innovators risk alienating potential investors by demanding non-disclosure agreements (NDA), according to the ‘money men’. → Read more