Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Rwanda (http://www.cmu.edu) is proud to announce that its first class in Africa graduated on 24 July, 2014. The ceremony, which took place at the Serena Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, awarded 22 students with master’s degrees in information technology (IT) The graduation underscores Carnegie Mellon University…
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Following the successful roll out of its Android app last month, leading online property platform Lamudi today announces the launch of its iOS app in 9 new countries in Africa. The app is now available in 16 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, and allows users to access thousands…
The online peer-to-peer banking service Lendico, which launched in South Africa less than four months ago, has just reached the milestone of R 3 billion in loan demands globally. First launched 6 months ago in Germany, Lendico is now present in five countries and counts over 50,000 registered users. Lendico,…
The fifth mobile collection facility was inaugurated today in Abidjan, the Côte d’Ivoire, in the presence of the Ivoirian Minister for the Environment, Urban Cleanliness and Sustainable Development, Mr Kouadio Remi ALLA and the CEO of the Orange Côte d’Ivoire Télécom group (http://www.orange.com), represented by Mr Joseph PITAH, Director of…
Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced the appointment of Mr. Ben Cheick Haidara, as Managing Director for Airtel in Burkina Faso. The appointment will take effect from August 1, 2014. Mr. Haidara will lead Airtel’s operations in…
As with the Uber tradition of choosing a famous person as its “Rider Zero”, Ice Prince Zamani has been unveiled as the Uber personality for Lagos, Nigeria. This signifies that Uber is now officially in Nigeria. Uber makes mobile apps that connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire and…
Easy Taxi Egypt and the non-profit organisation Darb 1718 have started working together to provide safe and convenient transportation for visitors. This means that they can attend their favourite events at the vibrant cultural centre, located in Old Cairo, without worrying about how they will get home. In June 2014, Easy…
MDs for the Africa Internet Holding companies Kaymu, Lamudi, Carmudi and Hellofood recently discussed the topic “Beyond the coding – from execution to innovation” at the Tech4Africa event. The event featured key players in the e-commerce industry, and the MDs took part in a panel addressing technology entrepreneurs. Beyond the…
Leading Telecommunications provider, Airtel Nigeria, has increased momentum in its quest to become the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians with the introduction of a special N50 denominated recharge, which offers the most talk-time and SMS for N50, thus empowering our valued customers and making it possible…
Etisalat Nigeria has launched a new service called Vringo. The new product allows customers to customise their caller tunes by replacing it with a video clip of their choice, ranging from music, movie, and comedy to football and other sports. Head, Digital Media, Etisalat Nigeria, Adia Sowho said the new…
In celebrating the commencement of the Commonwealth Games, Google has put up a doodle. The Google Doodle shows 2 wrestlers, 2 cyclists, a hammer thrower, a badminton player and a bowler in action. When you click on the doodle, you will be taken to a search page for the Glasgow…
Carmudi Nigeria, Nigeria’s fastest growing online car classified has recently changed the experience of shopping for car enthusiasts in Nigeria and globally. The online car classified has launched a mobile application which will allow users to browse thousands of cars on the go. The app is introduced during a dealer´s…
Apple is currently airing a new Apple MacBook Air TV Ad stating that it is “the notebook people love”. It is a celebration of all the many ways people love the MacBook Air via various stickers on the laptop’s lid. The Ad features music from artist/producer, Hudson Mohawke. Apple has also included a…
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Apple has placed an order of about 80 million units of the next two iPhone 6 units. The Cupertino based company has given its suppliers a December 30, 2014 deadline to complete the order, which consists of the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch sizes…
Christopher Bell, Interactive Intelligence’s Channel Manager for Africa (http://www.inin.com), has recently called for the creation of a call centre association for Nigeria and other African countries as a way of promoting a standard for call centres. He mentions that such associations have already been set up in Zambia and Zimbabwe,…
Did you know that we spend nearly 45 days every year on our mobile devices? Yes, that’s right. And since we are at it, we might as well get the best of apps that can help us cruise through life in an easier fashion. Let’s start with owning a car…
JUMIA Ivory Coast’s online marketplace allows Ivorian brands, distributors and craftsmen the opportunity to extend their selling network and take advantage of unmatched logistical and marketing expertise. It is the only platform of its kind in the Ivory Coast and offers maximum control and convenience for customers. Having already won…
There are few things in the world that are better than ice-cream, and in the hot Ghanaian sun and nothing soothes the soul quite like a spoonful of smooth and creamy chocolate, or a fruity strawberry delight. As avid ice-cream lovers in Ghana will know, supermarkets can be a letdown…
Blackberry officially launched the Blackberry Z3 into the Nigerian market on Thursday. According to the Territory Director, East, West, Central and Southern Africa, Blackberry, Charles Asinugo, while unveiling the latest smartphone, the plan is to replace the very high-end Z10 with the Z3. With the Z3, the Canadian company is…
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