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30 startups will launch at DEMO Africa 2016

Demo Africa, the continent’s premier launch pad for emerging technologies and trends has today released the list of its final 30 startups...

Seedstars applications open for African startups

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10 South African start-ups announced to pitch to Seedstars in Cape Town

Seedstars World, the global early-stage startups competition has announced the 10 startups that will pitch at its pre-selection event in Cape Town,...

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Facebook wakes up to Nigeria but is Free Basics enough?

Having already launched Internet.org in smaller markets such as Zambia, Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, Seychelles and Rwanda as reported last year, Facebook has finally launched...

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West Africa Mobile Award Winners 2016 Announced In Lagos

The 10 winners of the inaugural West Africa Mobile Awards, the first truly West African technology awards to recognise the region’s best...

Wall_V1-02 The West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS), the first truly West African technology awards to recognise the region’s leading mobile and tech companies, are now only a week away.

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West Africa Mobile Awards Winners to be announced in Lagos

The wait is nearly over for the 50 finalists of the West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS), the first truly West African technology awards...

African developers take the world stage at Facebook's annual F8 conference

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African developers take the stage at Facebook’s annual F8 conference

Facebook is now including African developers in its beta testing programme for the launch of new global products and features as it...

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Awards

West Africa Mobile Awards

The West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS), the first truly West African technology awards to recognise the region’s leading mobile and tech companies, are now...

Diaspora remittances are a financial lifeline for many communities in the developing world. Sub-Saharan Africa, one of the fastest growing markets, is projected to receive upwards of $34 billion in remittances in 2016,

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The future of African remittances

African remittances from disapora are a financial lifeline for many communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, one of the fastest growing markets, projected to...

Gifted Mom is a leading mobile health solutions provider in Cameroon and expanding across Africa. They leverage last mile technologies to provide pregnant women and new mothers access to health information and strengthen linkages to antenatal care.

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SMS used to reduce infant deaths in Africa

The problem of maternal and infant mortality is one of the oldest global health problems in the world, with over 800 pregnant...

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Awards Africa

Finalists announced for the West Africa Mobile Awards

The 2016 shortlisted finalists for the West Africa Mobile Awards (WAMAS), the first truly West African technology awards to recognise the region’s...

CEO of Safaricom shares how MNO's are evolving in Africa

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Safaricom CEO shares how they are evolving with tech start-ups

In a recent interview CEO of Safaricom Bob Collymore (BC) shared with Andrew Fassnidge (AF) from Appsafrica.com how the mobile network operator...

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Gadgets

MWC: Orange launches Google deal for Africa

In the first of many announcements from Mobile World Congress (MWC) Orange has announced a new partnership with Google™ to bring the...

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AXA to invest $84 million for an 8% stake in Africa Internet Group

Insurance giant AXA plans to invest 75 million euros ($84 million) for an 8 percent stake in Africa Internet Group (AIG), one...

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Ghana

MEST shares plans for 2016 including new venture fund for Africa

Accra-based Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has become a major entrepreneurial hub in Africa, training, supporting and incubating startups in Ghana,...

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Tuluntulu is making strides across Africa with innovative app

Netflix recent launch in Africa has ensured mobile entertainment and video on demand services are on high alert while Tuluntulu a mobile...

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Awards

Facebook launches Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa

Facebook is launching the Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa, with the aim of recognising developers and entrepreneurs who are using the internet to improve the...

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Developing the mobile ecosystem in Africa

There has been amazing growth in mobile internet access over the past few years and Africa is now primed to take advantage...

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Appsafrica Innovation Award Winners 2015

Ten winners of the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards 2015 supported by Uber, Mobile Monday South Africa, Appsworld and Picup were announced and honoured...

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