• Wednesday News Roundup: Top 2015 Presidential Memes, Access Anyone’s WhatsApp Messages, Microsoft Spartan is ready for a Test Drive

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    Wednesday News Roundup: Top 2015 Presidential Memes, Access Anyone’s WhatsApp Messages, Microsoft Spartan is ready for a Test Drive

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    Read the news that made rounds on the African Tech Space this first day of April:

    Top Memes from the Concluded Nigerian 2015 Elections

    While you’re catching your breath after being “Jega’d” during the election, these are some of the hilarious memes created by Nigerians.

    Find out How to Access Other Peoples WhatsApp Messages

    The GetWhatsappMessages website helps you view all your WhatsApp messages, as well as those of your friends and enemies. Just fill in the last 10 digits of your mobile number to find out.

    ‘Project Spartan’ is Microsoft’s Latest Browser, and it’s Ready for a Test Drive

    This new upcoming browser is available for a peek by windows insiders, you may want to give it a spin.

    ‘Scrapbook’ is a New Feature for Facebook Minors

    It is now possible for parents to collate memorable photos of their kids under age 13 to have an official facebook real estate.

    Sierra Leone/Zambia Leads the World in Real GDP Growth

    A new statistic by the United Nations World Economic and Prospects (WESP) 2015 places the two African countries on an impressive economic parameter.

    Cape Town is Courting Economic Innovation Via Cape Town @Work

    Cape town @work provides an opportunity for economic innovators to share their ideas with investors in Cape Town SA.

    Orange Announces Third Edition of its Music Competition

    Application opens for Orange StarAfrica’s sound contest –time to test your music skills, if you got it.

    Entry Opens for Pivot East Mobile Startup Competition in Kenya

    Application opens for a competition that accelerates the growth of mobile startups organised by Pivot East.

    Number of Internet Users on the Increase in Kenya

    The Kenyan Communications Authority have revealed that 64.3 per 100 inhabitants now have access to internet services –quite impressive.

    ‘Biz4Afrika’ is an Online SME Hub in Kenya

    Microsoft4Afrika has unveiled the launch of an online portal designed for small and medium enterprises to access locally relevant information.

    Gilat SatCom Unveils Village Island Internet Portfolio

    Low income earners in rural villages now have access to an internet plan as low as a dollar per month; courtesy of Gilat SatCom.