Here are the news making rounds in the tech ecosystem:

8 Ways Technology is Having an Impact on the Nigerian Elections>
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Fire at the MXIT Offices
In the early hours of yesterday, around 2am, there was a fire outbreak at a part of the offices at Mxit HQ.

Facebook’s Traffic Control Tool will Help with Connectivity Problems
The Facebook team has developed a tool known as ATC (Augmented Traffic Control), which allows developers control the connection that a device has to the internet.

50 Finalists Selected in the #HackJozi Challenge
The #Hack.Jozi Challenge has picked 50 finalist from the initial 144 applications received.

Vivazim will Pioneer MNVO IN Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe-based startup, Vivazim, will be the first company in the country to use MNVO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) business model to provide services to mobile subscribers.

Jovago and Trivago Join Forces to Provide Accessible Hotel Bookings
This latest development will definitely expand their hotel library.

CITI Incubates Entrepreneurs Students at UCT, SA
CITI want to help entrepreneurs develop their ideas into viable products and services, so that these solutions find the people.

3 Winners in the Hak for Big Choices Challenge
The winners represented three major categories i.e. Design & Technology, Healthcare and Education.

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