World Economic Forum on Africa 2013: Delivering on Africa’s promise
This year’s World Economic Forum on Africa will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8 to 10 May. “Delivering on Africa’s Promise” is this year’s Forum title, and will gather regional and global business, government and civil society leaders to further Africa’s integration agenda and renew commitment to sustainable growth and development. Day in, day out; we keep hearing of Africa's growth an...
Innovation Prize for Africa Announces 2013 Finalists
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, April 25, 2013/ -- Ten African innovators have developed practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable problems. Chosen from more than 900 applications from 45 countries, the finalists for the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2013 provide practical examples of Africa’s investment potential. Experts from across Africa develop market-oriented solutions to address ...
Official Samsung #AFCON2013 Video
The 29th Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by South Africa, kicks off in Johannesburg at the Soccer City from January 19 to February 10, 2013. The official Samsung #AFCON2013 anthem music video is out! Watch it below and share with your friends. [youtube KzigufhhXUo] ...
African Cup of Nations 2013 Predictions
So first we gave you the back story. Now here’s our official predictions for the African Cup of Nations 2013. We’ll have more detailed team profiles by fans of each country coming up in the next few days, and if you think we’ve got it horribly wrong about your team don’t be shy about calling us out in the comments, especially if you’re Zambian or South African. (Also, don’t forget to join our Fantasy ...
Cloud computing enabling Entrepreneurship in Africa
From the Google Developer Blog: Dave Humby, CTO of Nomanini - a startup based in South Africa which provides a platform to sell prepaid products such as airtime, electricity and insurance electronically is giving local South African youths an opportunity to enter into business with their devices. Nomanini uses Google App Engine to support the back-end system for their network of point of sale terminals across S...
In memoriam across the globe: Chinua Achebe | african perspectives says:
[...] Mac-Jordan Degadjor (Ghana) – Chinua Achebe: The Sad Passing of Africa’s Most Influential Author [...]Glynn Swindon says:
Great job, Mac-Jordan. I like how you're able to use digital media in your articles. I look forward to the partnership between BloggingGhana & Internews. I think it will be a great one. Thumbs up & enjoy your stay in the US.macjay10 says:
To be honest, I don’t value Valentine’s Day. I see the day just as a normal day, hence no significance to me. Maybe it’s a day to value, but love should exist every day. It is important that we value the people we love on a daily basis, especially in our society, where there is so much abuse and hurt.Oh Canana says:
I look forward to any day that allows me to show my loved ones how special they are and how much I appreciate them. Days like Valentine's day allow me to tell them that despite all the challenges of life and our hectic schedules, I dedicate this "Thursday" to them. I have nothing to loose by bringing a little joy to the face of a loved one that I may not have had time to appreciate recently.Africa's Mobile Technological Revolution In Numbers says:
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