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Post Archive for August 2013

ICANN’s positive outlook for the African internet community
August 11, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on ICANN’s positive outlook for the African internet community

Fadi Chehade, CEO of ICANN, has much to say on how Internet access can help revolutionize African business. In a recent interview with CNN, Mr. Chehade explained ICANN’s African mission and how the conditions on the ground are ripe for development.

OA News: August 1-6, 2013
August 6, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: August 1-6, 2013

This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 75 stories from 23 countries.

Africa Android Challenge 2013 sees massive increase in participation
August 5, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Africa Android Challenge 2013 sees massive increase in participation
Africa Android Challenge 2013 sees massive increase in participation

Two winners of the Africa Android Challenge (AAC) were announced in June 2013. They hail from Senegal and Egypt. Another 10 apps were also highlighted.

Startup Weekends to be held in Johannesburg, Tripoli, Durban, Lomé, Lagos
August 4, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Startup Weekends to be held in Johannesburg, Tripoli, Durban, Lomé, Lagos
Startup Weekends to be held in Johannesburg, Tripoli, Durban, Lomé, Lagos

At least 5 African Startup Weekends are scheduled for the second half of 2013. The events are designed to develop innovative businesses that serve local needs.