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Startup Weekend enables companies to be created in 54 hours – even in Africa
July 20, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments
Startup Weekend enables companies to be created in 54 hours – even in Africa

At least 12 Startup Weekends will occur in Sub-Saharan Africa during a 14-month stretch from September 2011 to November 2012.

Africa’s first accelerator program, 88mph
July 17, 2012 ♦ One Comment
Africa’s first accelerator program, 88mph

The first accelerator program in Africa, 88mph, will invest minimum $200,000 in 8-15 startups by Sept. 15th.

Ethiopian government clarifies intent of ‘Telecom Fraud Offences’ draft law
June 24, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Ethiopian government clarifies intent of ‘Telecom Fraud Offences’ draft law

The Ethiopian government’s response to reports that a new law prohibits VoIP communications.

Ethiopian VoIP draft law comes as no surprise
June 18, 2012 ♦ 8 Comments
Ethiopian VoIP draft law comes as no surprise

An in-depth look at how Ethiopia has been stifling online communication, with an emphasis on events of May-June 2012.

Africa Gathering: Cooperation, collaboration, co-creation
June 16, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Africa Gathering: Cooperation, collaboration, co-creation
Africa Gathering: Cooperation, collaboration, co-creation

The concepts of cooperation, collaboration, co-creation are paramount to the sustainability of African tech hubs.

Favorite Tweets from Open Innovation Africa Summit (OIAS)
June 4, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Favorite Tweets from Open Innovation Africa Summit (OIAS)
Favorite Tweets from Open Innovation Africa Summit (OIAS)

The 2nd Open Innovation Africa Summit (organized by Nokia, CapGemini and infoDev) recently ended in Kenya, but that’s not to say the discussions won’t live on.