*Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beeeep* The time is 4 o’clock (GMT+1) and you’re reading a daily news roundup curated by the Managing Editors of the African Internet Space. We already shared everything interesting that occurred in the African tech space this morning, and as promised, here’s a list of other things that have happened today
What’s happened since 9am?
Uber has (finally) launched in Accra, Ghana. Rides are free from Thursday, June 9 until Sunday, June 12. Link.
Kaleidoscope and ABSA Bank have partnered to launch the world’s first Apple training centre for the blind in Worcester, South Africa. They’re going to make blind people employable by teaching them how to use Apple products. Link.
Clinics in Johannesburg, South Africa are ditching paper records and adopting an electronic system. Nigeria…wyd? Link.
Google Play Music Concierge has launched in South Africa. It’s a service that allows Play Music subscribers select curated playlists based on mood, activity or time of day. Link.
Flat6Labs is a startup accelerator coming to Tunisia. Link.
Uber’s “affordable premium service”, UberSELECT has launched in Lagos. It’s more expensive than an UberX but just as luxurious as an UberBLACK. Link.
Xiaomi phones are being sold in Nigeria again. Mi-Fone got an interim injunction against Xiaomi preventing them from selling their phones in Nigeria. It had something to do with both companies naming their phones “Mi”. The injunction was temporary so we kinda saw this day coming. Link.
MobilityArena has found an Ntel sales agent. If you’ve been paying attention, you’d know that Ntel SIMs have been harder to find than a needle in a haystack. Osarumen called the sales agent, and she said the SIMs are “free”, but you have to buy a monthly plan for 10000. Hmm. Link.
…and we’re done
That’s about it, guys. Have a great evening.
Tola
