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PIVOT East partners with Tech Hubs for 2014 startup competition
The organisers of PIVOT East, one of the most prestigious mobile startup competitions and conferences in East Africa, have announced a partnership with Tech Hubs across the region for 2014. Read More
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New Android threat rises
The AndroRAT is an example of how cyber criminals can manipulate apps for their own gain ...
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YouthConnekt launches Mobile Apps for Human Development Challenge in Rwanda
Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT and the UNDP, in close collaboration with Motorola Solutions ...
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MEA2014 urges more apps for basic phones
Mobile East Africa 2014 has ended with a call for East Africa’s mobile app developers ...
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Monday 27 Jan
Samsung WOW app connects millions to Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Samsung’s WOW (Wireless Olympic Works) is now available; offering a personalised experience, athlete cheering feature and tutorials on all 15 sporting events for Sochi 2014.»Wednesday 22 Jan
Ghana’s MobileContent introduces Greeting Cards App
GHANA
One of Ghana’s leading mobile value added service (VAS) providers, MobileContent, has released a new electronic greeting cards application.»Tuesday 14 Jan
Less than 1% of consumer mobile apps a financial success
Gartner predicts that through 2018, less than 0.01 per cent of consumer mobile apps will be considered a financial success by their developers.»Thursday 9 Jan
In-app adspend to approach $17bn by 2018
In-app mobile adspend will reach $16.9 billion by 2018, up from $3.5 billion last year, a new report from Juniper Research has found. »Thursday 19 Dec
Kenyan developer wins Appstar challenge
KENYA
The winners of the 2013 Vodafone Safaricom Appstar challenge have been announced.»Tuesday 17 Dec
Two Kenyans in the running for Appstar finals
KENYA
Safaricom notes that two Kenyan mobile app developers are among 8 developers competing for cash prizes in this Wednesday’s Appstar finals. »Wednesday 11 Dec
Mobile, tablet entertainment revenues to top $75bn by 2017
A new report by Juniper Research has found that by 2017, annual revenues from mobile entertainment services will reach almost $75 billion. »Monday 2 Dec
Gaming app introduces investors to trading
KENYA
A new virtual stock market app is equipping would-be investors with the skills they need to trade.»Sunday 1 Dec
Android training underway at University of Botswana tomorrow
BOTSWANA
A week of Android training kicks off at the University of Botswana Computer Labs tomorrow.»Thursday 28 Nov
Android training, workshops set for UB
BOTSWANA
The University of Botswana (UB) through its Computer Science Faculty, is set to carry out IT training and workshops and the 2013 mHealth Hackathon during the first week December. »Monday 25 Nov
Safaricom rewards AppWiz winners
KENYA
Safaricom Limited has awarded six early stage mobile technology companies with a cumulative cash prize of KES 3.7 million in the Safaricom AppWiz Developers’ Challenge.»Thursday 24 Oct
DEMO Africa 2013 kicks off in Kenya
KENYA
The DEMO Africa Conference officially kicked off in Nairobi today, featuring cutting-edge innovations and product launches.»Wednesday 9 Oct
African startups head for finals of global app challenge
NIGERIA
A handful of African startups will travel to Moldova this month to compete in the global finals of the VentureOut Challenge, an initiative of infoDev, a World Bank agency.»Friday 4 Oct
Nominate Africa’s best transformation solutions
RWANDA
Nominations are now open for the Transform Africa 2013 awards - the Continental Awards of Excellence in ICT.»Friday 20 Sep
Nandi Mobile app aims to bridge business gap
GHANA
Nandi Mobile has developed a new app aiming to connect business and consumers in emerging markets. They spoke to Nana Appiah in Accra.»Thursday 19 Sep
Kenya to host 2013 Vodafone Appstar Challenge
KENYA
Kenya has been selected to play host to the second edition of the Vodafone Appstar Challenge. »FEATURED STORY
Kenyan shift to Green Economy would generate USD 45bn by 2030 Kenya’s transition to a green economy could produce major economic benefits equivalent to an estimated USD 45 billion by 2030, a new study shows.
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