The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Ugandan ISP reveals benefits of Google’s Global Cache
Take a look at the amazing chart below. Orange Uganda has seen local traffic jump from 3Mbs to over 30Mbs in just two weeks…
It’s time for Africans to get serious about the mobile web
In 2008 we saw the scales begin to tip with imports of data enabled phones being larger than that of non-data enabled phones. In…
Africa’s mobile numbers, and where to find them
It’s not a big surprise to see Nokia’s Symbian operating system is the most popular in Africa. We all knew that, but it’s by…
Kenyan startups jump on the ‘Groupon’ bandwagon
Groupon has been a massive success in the United States. It’s a deal-of-the-day site, with projected revenue of US$500m in just it’s second year…
African innovation truly coming of age
A couple of years ago you didn’t hear the words “Africa” and “innovation” paired up quite as much as you do today. But just…
Developing a great idea into a business
Being able to make something doesn’t mean you’re an entrepreneur, being able to make a business out of it does. I’ve met many great…
Research finds Nokia still dominates mobile in Africa
India has sent a clear message that it is watching Africa closely, especially after the impressive US$10.7-billion move by Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel to…
Google testing ‘Baraza’, an African Q&A site
There’s a new service coming out from Google, tentatively called “Baraza”, which is the term used for meeting place in Swahili. It’s a service…
10 mobile apps designed to make the world a better place
Here is a list of the top ten worldwide mobile applications from Nokia’s “Calling All Innovators” competition. From these ten finalists, one winner will…
Kenyan startup proposes solution to modern-era information overload
In an age of information abundance, curating meaning is key. Nine months ago that is just what Jon Gosier set out to do as…
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