Female-led tech startups in South Africa now have the chance to secure up to R1.9 million in funding and global recognition through the Aurora…
Sina Weibo’s new user rules come into effect
China’s massively popular social network Sina Weibo’s new user regulations come into effect today. The rules, which effectively censor free speech were announced a…
Eskimi: A social network for feature phones crosses 7m user mark
Mobile social networks have a habit of thriving in emerging markets. You only have to look at the likes of Mxit from South Africa…
Africa Gathering: London event to celebrate African startups
People tend to get excited around startups. It’s probably something to do with the manic energy and will to succeed possessed by the people…
Things get worse for Facebook post IPO as shareholders sue
Looking back, the technical glitches that delayed Facebook’s IPO are starting to seem like an omen. After seeing its shares plummet more than 10%…
FHM model brags about bribing cop in tweet
Oh dear. Another FHM model, another ill-advised tweet. This time though it wasn’t anything racist, just a boast about bribing a cop. According to…
Orange looks to reward social tech entrepreneurship
Innovative tech can do great things for communities when it’s used effectively. That much is obvious. But people aren’t going to keep innovating unless…
Are Apple and Samsung about to end their legal wars?
Apple and Smasung have fought each other in courts all over the world, from the US and South Korea to Australia and Germany. Soon…
Skyfall: Check out the first teaser trailer for 007’s latest adventure [Video]
Here’s the thing about James Bond; no matter what directors do, fans of the franchise will still rush out to see it. Skyfall is…
YouTube turns seven: 72 hours of content now uploaded every minute
Think back to 2005. What were you doing then? Well Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim were getting ready to launch a site…
Non Facebook IPO news: Woman divorces husband over status
While the press scrutinises every move surrounding Facebook’s IPO, it is worthwhile remembering that life goes on. Sometimes it goes on hilariously. According to…
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