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SMS, Facebook dominate mobile activity in 5 of Africa’s biggest economies
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Turns out that viral game ranger video was a Careers 24 ad
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New Santam app lets family, friends know you’re safe when you’re out on the road
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5m people will use Bitcoin by 2019
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