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All of that 15 million – 100% – access the network via Mobile. What else happened today?

This is what Facebook’s Q2 2015 figures tell us

Facebook Q2 2015 figures for Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa show that all of Facebook’s monthly active users in South Africa access it via Mobile just like Nigeria. In Kenya, however, the mobile onslaught is tamed, albeit marginally, with 95 percent of Kenya’s 4.5 million  active users using it Mobile. 

The man that gave us Oxygen is moving on to something else

Wande Adalemo, founder of Oxygen, the colorless, odorless gas and the life-supporting …. oh wait, excuse me, the Lagos -based network of WiFi hotspots has resigned from the firm. He says he has begun working on other projects.

Check out all the things Apple announced yesterday – that actually matter

We may not have gotten a good seat – or any seat for that matter at the announcements yesterday – but we’ll give you the best view we can. Here is everything Apple announced yesterday that we think you’ll be interested in.

Safaricom Foundation has a $500,000 fund for mobile tech innovators

The Corporate Social Investment arm of Safaricom Limited, Safaricom Foundation has announced the launch of a $500,000 fund for mobile technology innovators – its Technology for Good Fund. You can also apply to the fund.

Help shape a life – Cherie Blair Foundation

The Cherie Blair Foundation, owned by wife of Britain’s former PM, Tony Blair,  is calling for female mentors to join its mentoring program set up for female entrepreneurs in emerging economies.

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Now that everything is free, how does anyone make money? Especially Artistes

Wondering how to kickstart your music career? Tola has a simple to follow guide on how it’s done today. In 9 easy steps, provided you tick the boxes, your Grammy dream might be a step closer.

 

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