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3.6KEast AfricaMTN and Vodafone agree mobile money deal
Customers of MTN Mobile Money and M-Pesa in East Africa will be able to transfer money to each other following an agreement...
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Innovation
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...
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Apps
Finalists for MWA2015 App Developer Competition announced
The application window for the MWA 2015 App Developer Competition supported by Appsafrica.com has now closed. There was a great response from...
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Awards
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...
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Apps
Last chance to enter MWA2015 App Developer Competition
The deadline is fast approaching for developers to enter Mobile West Africa’s App Developer Competition. The event takes place next week from...
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3.8KEast AfricaMTN Uganda facing mobile money investigation
Bank of Uganda (BoU) officials are planning a major mobile money investigation into MTN’s dealings following a local news investigation.
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Events
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...
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Apps
MWA 2015: App Developer Competition
Mobile West Africa is just around the corner from the 21st to 23rd of April in Lagos and Appsafrica.com is delighted to be supporting...
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East Africa
Mobile Money to go cross border in East Africa
East Africa will by the end of 2015, be able to transfer money via mobile phones across borders if full implementation of...
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Ghana
Airtel money gains traction in Ghana
Airtel Money breaks the 1.5 million subscriber mark in Ghana, offering the ability to link bank accounts and electronic wallets for simple...
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Events
Mobile West Africa back in Lagos for the 5th time
All Amber, the organisers of highly acclaimed technology conferences across Sub-Saharan Africa have announced that they have secured a wide-ranging selection of...
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4.1KInnovationAfrica: the new digital skills outsourcing location
With ICT skills beginning to take on a prominent position in education agendas across Africa and the youthful population of Africa increasingly...
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Côte d’Ivoire
Innjoo smartphones and tablets launched in Côte d’Ivoire
Having launched in Nigeria, Innjoo smartphones and tablets has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire.
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2.9KAppsFacebook Messenger opens door to third-party app developers
With more than 600 million monthly active users, Facebook Messenger has opened up a world of opportunity for app developers globally.
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Côte d’Ivoire
Africa’s leading online shopping site expands to Côte d’Ivoire
Jumia, Africa’s leading online shopping site plans to revolutionise the shopping habits of all Ivorians with the opening of six new hubs in Cote...
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3.7KEthiopiaEthio launches LTE network in Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom is set to launch its 4G network in Ethiopia this weekend.Ethio, the state-run operator partnered with Huawei and ZTE to expand mobile...
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Events
Start-ups applications for DEMO Africa 2015 now open
The application window for DEMO Africa 2015 has opened wide and entrepreneurs can now enter under 12 different categories. The application process...
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3.2KAppsFacebook identifying new target market in Africa
After what seems like years of neglect, Facebook is making serious moves in Africa. But are the company’s initiatives helpful or rather...
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Events
Applications now open for the first Africa TechPitch LDN.
Africa TechPitch is an evening pitch event in London aimed at showcasing high-potential, high-impact, Africa-relevant startups, ideas and businesses.
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3.8KEast AfricaUK start-up BBOXX raises $3M to lead solar revolution in Africa
The brainchild of three Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from Imperial College London, BBOXX a UK start-up delivering clean energy supply in the developing world...
