Tag: Ghana

Twitter is finally opening an office on the African continent

Twitter is also recruiting a team that will work remotely until it opens a physical office.

Artificial intelligence research centre opening in Ghana this year

Google plans to open its first AI research centre on the African continent later this year.

Mama Money expands to three more African countries

By the end of this year, Mama Money will have expanded to six African countries in total.

The siege on internet freedom: How African governments are tightening their grips 

At least 11 countries cut access to the internet or social media last year during public unrest. Could it happen in SA in the future?

Crowdfunding campaign launched to help Jake and his schoolmates

Solomon Adufah is attempting to raise R278 000 to support Jake and other underprivileged kids in his Ghanaian village.

We finally know who the little boy with a pen meme is

The little boy writing on a piece of paper with a stern look on his face has captured the hearts of many on social media, having being turned into a meme.

Ghana’s MEST expands into SA, looking to fund upcoming startups

Tech entrepreneurs who join MEST’s one-year programme could receive R3.7 million in equity investment for their businesses.

Top African tech incubator now accepting applications from SA

The best MEST business concepts are chosen to receive equity investment of up to R3.7 million

Uber announces three more African countries it’ll expand into this year

Uber is about to expand into Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.

Affordable, quality Android One smartphones land in Africa

The Infinix HOT 2 is a R1 200 Android smartphone that resembles higher-end models.

Financial literacy, social media are top assets for African entrepreneurs

Only 33% of South African entrepreneurs have taken part in programs to improve their business, according to the African Entrepreneurship Survey 2015.

Accra’s MEST opens year-long software and entrepreneurship scholarship

Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian graduates urged to apply for 2015 Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology program.

MEST and Samsung initiative to empower young West African entrepreneurs

Students with an idea for a scalable tech product or service can apply for training and possible funding and incubation.

BlackBerry ownership in Africa expected to rise threefold

Survey of five of Africa’s largest economies says that 40% of continental population now access the internet from their phones.

[MWC2015] Did Pokello just call? How Instavoice combines voicemail with news from the stars

Why messaging service Instavoice is the biggest IM you’ve never heard of.

West Africa’s biggest hackathon comes to Ghana this weekend, courtesy of Facebook

The Hack for Big Choices hackathon takes place this weekend in Accra.

SA Praekelt Foundation named one of the most innovative companies worldwide

The Foundation uses open-source technology to provide millions of mobile phone users with key information.

First commercial TV white spaces gives Ghanaian students cheap internet

TVWS will give students a cheap way of accessing the internet.