Why Premium Devices Matter In South Africa’s competitive mobile market, networks are no longer just fighting for subscribers. They are fighting for the country’s…
Facebook opens office dedicated to Middle East, North Africa
Facebook has opened up operations at its new Dubai offices, aimed specifically at expanding its operations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena)….
Russia’s largest social network delays IPO following Facebook jitters
The circus around Facebook’s juddery IPO has rolled into Moscow. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Russia’s largest social network Vkontakte has postponed…
Win solar-powered jars with Flux Trend Review
We like innovation and future trends — especially when they’re green — and Flux Trend Review has a nice mix of both. The 7…
Mxit looks to give ‘kickstart’ to indy developers
Massively popular youth-based social network Mxit is looking to give small-time developers a boost with its ‘Developer Kickstart Programme’. Under the programme, independent developers…
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…
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