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Disrupting SMS Apps Space: Telerivet’s Distributed Mobile SMS service using Android Phones

Disrupting SMS Apps Space: Telerivet’s Distributed Mobile SMS service using Android Phones

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Most web and mobile startups in Africa need to have to some sort of messaging or notification layer that incorporates SMS. Wider businesses, large and small also too to communicate with customers . I have certainly blogged about the importance of SMS platforms for innovation in Africa. It is simply the best way to distribute information in Africa to the masses in the wake of feature phone dominance and lack of reliable internet access. Some whole startups and social ventures depend solely on it for reaching their audience in Africa. One could argue SMS is probably the most important mobile technology...Read More

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Live Blog: Mobile Web East Africa Day 1 & 2

Live Blog: Mobile Web East Africa Day 1 & 2
Afrinnovator’s in the house at Mobile Web East Africa 2012 in Nairobi Kenya, tune in below to get a sense of our favourite quotes, tweets and highlights from the conference. We’ve also got a Storify going. Updates by @BrendaWambui and @MKaigwa. Day 1 Storify of Day 1 View the story “Mobile Web East Africa 2012″ on Storify Day 2 Storify Day 2 View the story “Mobile Web East Africa 2012 Day 2″ on Storify Anything catch your eye? Questions? Thoughts? Sound off in...Read Full Post
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MOBILE & MOBILE WEB

From Mobile Money to Mobile Finance: Effects of Mobile Money on household, community and national economics

From Mobile Money to Mobile Finance: Effects of Mobile Money on household, community and national economics
Back in 2011,  Erik Hersman, Ken Banks & Rudy De Waele curated a presentation dubbed “Mobile Trends 2020 Africa“, a collaborative outlook. Essentially they sought the views of different people across the continent who are players in one way or another in mobile on what they thought the...Read Full Post
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5 Reasons You Need to Be At Mobile Web East Africa 2012 This February

5 Reasons You Need to Be At Mobile Web East Africa 2012 This February
In Kenya’s technology past over the past four years there have been some hallmark moments that have began waves and changes that shifted the course of history in technology here. Contacts, coffees and conversations have been sparked in boardrooms, hallways, Skunkworks meetings, cafes and nowadays places...Read Full Post
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MOBILE & MOBILE WEB

Why You Must Never Forget About the Humble Feature Phone in Africa

Why You Must Never Forget About the Humble Feature Phone in Africa
Jonathan Hoehler is Chief Technical Officer and Business Analyst at Starfish Mobile International based out of Johannesburg, South Africa. With over 8 years in the mobile telecoms space in Africa, he’s been an evangelist frequently seen on the conference circuit speaking and presenting on the future...Read Full Post
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INTERNET & WEB, MOBILE & MOBILE WEB

Doing Tech Business in Africa: A Few Lessons from Twitter’s Rise in Africa

Doing Tech Business in Africa: A Few Lessons from Twitter’s Rise in Africa
Very recently Portland Communications released some data from research carried to find out about the usage of Twitter in Africa. The report was received quite well and received some notable attention across the web. Much of what has been written has looked mostly at just the implications of the research...Read Full Post
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MOBILE & MOBILE WEB

WezaTele’s MyOrder Powers Mobile Ordering

WezaTele’s MyOrder Powers Mobile Ordering
Weza Tele is a visionary firm that leverages on technologies such as, USSD, Mobile Web, and SMS to provide order management, distribution, tracking, circulation and validation solutions. Weza Tele also offers reliable customer service, support and maintenance to its clients. Myorder Enterprise provides...Read Full Post
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INNOVATION, MOBILE & MOBILE WEB

A Mobile Money Wish List for 2012

A Mobile Money Wish List for 2012
In an effort to identify the 12 major tech trends to look forward to in 2012, Mbwana Alliy, noted that 2012 would be a landmark year for the growth, innovation and increased adoption of Mobile Money in Africa. What specific growth/innovation areas would be most anticipated? ere’s a wish-list: 1....Read Full Post
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