Innovation

Over 80% of smartphone users in Africa do not use data which is a huge challenge in bringing mass populations online in Africa. Jo Crawshaw from Opera Software tells Appsafrica.com how data compression products such as Opera Mini and Opera Web Pass are helping “over 60 million users” to use data more affordability.

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Data compression cuts cost for African subscribers

Over 80% of mobile users in Africa do not use data which is a huge challenge in bringing mass populations online in...

Abi Atawodi, General Manager of Uber in Nigeria shared Uber’s progress since launching in Lagos in 2014 with Appsafrica.co

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Can Uber really work in Lagos, Nigeria?

As Appsafrica.com previously reported the Uptake of the UberX low-cost taxi hailing app in Cape Town has been “incredible”. So what about Lagos?...

Opera Mini now supports video

It is now possible for users of Opera mobile browser to play videos within the browser, according to Richard Monday, Vice President...

The e-payment last mile hurdle for tech companies in Nigeria

Even though Uche (pseudonym) works with a tech company that provides electronic payment services in Nigeria, he is not keen on using...

SMS service seeks to reduce baby mortality in Africa

Most tech start-ups feel pressure in delivering a good experience for users but none probably as important as this one. “I wish...

Andela tackling youth unemployment through developer training

Nigeria-based developer training school and digital skills outsourcer Andela claims to be the most selective developer school in Africa, and intends to...

Mobile advertising to reach $105 billion globally by 2019

A new study by leading analyst house, Juniper Research has revealed that annual global advertising spend on mobile devices is expected to reach $105...

Crowdfunding platform Afrikstart dedicated to African entrepreneurs

With President Barack Obama attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya in July, 2015 is deemed to be the Year Of the...

The new additions include CcHUB’s first Internet of things (iOT) venture, an online community for mothers & mothers-to-be and a platform for car owners to buy genuine auto parts & discover all things motoring.

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From motorists to expectant mothers, the CcHub is driving innovation in Nigeria

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), Nigeria’s first social innovation centre based in Lagos has just announced three new start-ups have been admitted to its...

Appsafrica.com caught up with Evangeline Wiles, Managing Director of Kaymu Nigeria to hear the latest ecommerce growth story and you can watch the full interview below. Backed by Africa Internet Group, Kaymu offers an online market service that enables businesses and individuals to sell items across multiple African markets.

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Education is key in driving eCommerce in Nigeria says Kaymu MD

Having launched just two years ago in Nigeria with a few hundred merchants, Kaymu today enables over thirty thousand businesses and individuals...

With 167M mobiles phones – how do Nigerians use them?

Nigeria has the largest mobile phone user base in Africa. It boasts 142 million active lines and over 167 million phones in...

e-commerce to grow by 25% annually in Nigeria

What do you get when you combine a social network and a classifieds board in Africa? It’s called MoboFree and its aim...

Mobile first approach for Africa

African mobile access is rapidly increasing, with West African households having four devices on average. Banke Alawaye, Head of International Business at...

Affordability is holding back internet penetration in Africa

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is the world’s broadest technology sector coalition. They want everyone, everywhere, to be able to access...

CcHub call for entrepreneurs

Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) is a launch pad for start-ups, transforming ideas to sustainable ventures that solve real Nigerian problems. To date CcHub...

Big data innovation winners to combat African challenges

There is a tremendous opportunity in unlocking big data and utilising it alongside traditional data to reveal new insights that can help...

Tech Pitch LDN finalists announced

The Africa Technology Business Network is a growing community of entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers who are passionate about driving business-led economic...