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The outlook for the beverage market in Uganda is positive, and poised to grow further Committed to quenching the thirst of Ugandan’s with quality and affordable soft drinks, Hariss International Limited (http://rihamgroup.com), the leading African producer of mineral water and soft drinks has added two new complete PET lines from…

A mobile ecosystem that aims to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, provides its support to the GSMA(1) pan-African mHealth Initiative (PAMI), a mobile ecosystem that aims to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Acting…

In recent times electronic commerce has become a significant tool in unlocking job creation and innovation for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. E-commerce and mobile commerce have dramatically changed the way small businesses reach customers, making it faster and easier for consumers to make purchases on the…

The e-payment for Government Summit 2014 held this past week from July 8th-9th, 2014 at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, with eTranzact International PLC, Nigeria’s first award winning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing system in attendance, contributing to the conversation and showcasing some of its numerous…

Alcatel-Lucent (http://www.alcatel-lucent.com) attended the ceremony for launching the m-Ramadan campaign, which originated from the mDiabetes program, in Dakar on June 16, 2014. Alcatel-Lucent is supporting the Senegalese government, represented by the Minister of Health and Social Action, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy and local partners, by participating in…

We’ve heard the expressions ‘A Hungry Man is an Angry Man’ and ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’ which illustrate the importance of a good meal to everyone from all walks of life, and Hellofood understands this. With just a few clicks using the app on your…

Konga.com, Nigeria’s online marketplace, is announcing the emergence of the first Konga Affiliate to make a Million Naira! The latest millionaire in town, courtesy of Konga.com, is Mr Paschal Okafor, owner of the Naija Tech Guide website. The website is focused on technology news, reviews, specs and prices of gadgets.…

Fast-growing real estate website Lamudi has reached more than half a million online listings less than a year after the startup launched. Lamudi, the global property website for the emerging markets, launched in October and has since grown to cover 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and…

For sure the defeat of Brazil by Germany was a record breaker. The game also set a record on Twitter. According to Twitter Data, with 35.6 million Tweets, #BRA v #GER is the most-discussed single sports game ever on Twitter. With 35.6 million Tweets, #BRA v #GER is the most-discussed…

Jumia Nigeria celebrates its 2nd year anniversary with massive growth and impact on the Nigerian economy. In 2 years Jumia has innovated retail by building an online platform that bridges the gap between consumers and access to products. As part of their innovative approach towards transforming the Nigerian retail space,…

Imagine a contraceptive that will last for 16 years. If this has no side effects, I guess it would be an instant hit. It beats taking the pill. Well a US start-up backed by Gates Foundation has come up with a new contraceptive that lasts for 16 years. This wireless, remote-controlled chip…

Bharti Airtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa [through its subsidiary company Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (“Airtel”)] and Helios Towers Africa (“HTA”), the leading independent telecoms towers company in Africa, today announced an agreement for the divestment of over…

Just minutes after the humiliating defeat of Brazil by Germany, the internet was agog with viral images depicting the 7-1 loss. Here are some of the images below. Angela Merkel imposed on the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro The Brazilian…

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc, the leading and most innovative mobile network provider scooped the 1st Prize in the Information and Communications Technology Sector at the just ended Zambia International Trade Fair held in Ndola. During the award ceremony held at the Ndola Trade Fair grounds, Airtel Networks Zambia was handed…

I didn’t believe it at first when I saw it posted on my Facebook page. However, upon investigation, I found out it was true. It even made the news on ABC and CNET For those who do not know, Kickstarter is an American worldwide crowdfunding platform. It is the world’s largest…

On the 10th of July, 2014, Konga.com, Nigeria’s largest online marketplace, will be celebrating its second year anniversary. In just two years, Konga.com has achieved major milestones in its operations due its relentless focus on its customers.  To celebrate, Konga.com will show appreciation and reward its many customers who have…

Jason shares his experience as a Capitalist for 10 years.  See his blog post below. On the 4th August 2004 I incorporated my first company in the UK. eFunctions Ltd. It was an event management platform aimed at supporting the student societies and organisations of Manchester to connect with bars, clubs, print…

For all who might not know, Orkut was Google’s first foray into social networking and now Google is ready to shut down Orkut on September 30, 2014. Here is the statement from Paulo Golgher, Engineering Director in a recent blog post: Ten years ago, Orkut was Google’s first foray into social…

GE, in partnership with the Dangote Foundation and Points of Light, recently in Nigeria launched the first global installation of GE’s Garages program – an innovation and manufacturing centre where aspiring makers and entrepreneurs can go to develop new skills and learn about advanced manufacturing technologies. Garages Nigeria will run…

A mobile phone app, mRamadan, has been developed to help diabetics safely manage their health while fasting during this Ramadan period. Senegal has become the first Francophone country to pilot this mobile phone platform. With this app, diabetics can now receive – for the first time – free, daily text messages…