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    Wednesday News Round Up: Now You Are Talking

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    Olumuyiwa Coker
    24th Jun, 2015
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    WhatsApp has added an update that allows Whatsapp users on Windows Phone make Whatsapp calls. This used to be an Android,iOS-only club. And Facebook’s Internet.org project will debut in South Africa. Check out these and more stories that made rounds in the African tech space today.

    WhatsApp Calling Welcomes Window Phone Users
    The latest update to WhatsApp,  version 2.12.60, will allow Windows Phone users access WhatsApp calling feature.

    Audax Crowdfunds on Indiegogo for Summer Code School
    Nigeria’s e-learning and training solutions company, Audax, is crowdfunding $20,000 on Indiegogo for its summer code school program.

    Twitter is Hiring for Africa: Apply
    If you’re based in London (or ready to move there) and have a demonstrable expertise of the media landscape in Africa –this could be for you.

    Facebook Partners Cell C for Internet.Org Launch in South Africa
    Facebook will be partnering South Africa-based mobile network operator, Cell C to launch Internet.org in South Africa.

    Nigeria’s CPC May Investigate DSTV’s Abuse of Subscriber’s Rights
    Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has commenced investigation into allegations of subscribers’ rights abuses by South African pay TV operator, DStv.

    Kenyan Visa Application Goes Online
    Foreign nationals can now apply for the Kenyan visa from the country’s Department of Immigration Services’ eCitizen portal.

    Microsoft South Africa Sign MOU to Drive Johannesburg Smart City
    Microsoft South Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the city of Johannesburg to participate in driving the city’s Smart City project.

    Google Launches Partnership Program in Tanzania and Zimbabwe
    Google has launched a partnership program that’ll enable creators monetize video content shared on YouTube’s platform in the two countries.

    Think Reveals 3-Month Fast Track Incubation Program
    Tigo Rwanda’s startup accelerator, Think, has announced a three-month incubation program, think Accelerated.

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    The Software Engineering Ecosystem Isn’t a Lagos Monopoly
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