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Google Launches Gmail SMS in Africa. Send and Receive Emails by Text Message

Google has rolled out a new service in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya that lets Gmail users send and receive emails using the built-in SMS features of…

The Anansi OS from Africa, 3000 downloads in 2 weeks

The 22years old Ghanaian got my attention again with his new Anansi OS. Raindolf Owusu is a 3rd level University Student of Methodist University…

iROKO, Kasuwa, Sabunta, Truspot, and Spinlet. Talent War Ignited On Nigerian Tech Scene

Editor’s Note: Hey @SeyiTaylor and @_yemia this is the story you asked for; and like ‘we‘ replied via twitter, do feel free to use…

5 Basic Mistakes That Can Crush Start-ups

The start-up phase is the more fragile phase in your business development. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid. Make sure that there is demand…

Will You Buy a Made In Nigeria Tablet or Smartphone?

I have often said that a tablet made for Nigeria should incorporate 3G. My opinion was that a Wi-Fi only tablet won’t be a…

88mph to invest $200,000 in 8-15 African startups

Today, Kenyan seed investment fund 88mph launched its accelerator program in Africa, aiming to invest in another 8-15 startups that target the African mobile/web…

The Series: E-Commerce Emergence in Nigeria

I am a big fan of the handshake between technology and business, and the e-commerce scene in Nigeria has got me excited. While some argue…

How To Market Your Start-up Business Online

Getting your name out to your target consumer is one of the most important steps towards achieving financial success. We share 5 steps on…

2go: The Mobile Social Media App Taking Africa by Storm

Personally I have been fascinated with the popularity of 2go IM app for a long time. Some have nick named it BBM for the…

oTeKbits Newsletter | Africa’s Response To Google, oTeKbits Video, BlackBerry 9320

This week on oTeKbits Newsletter, we share the top 10 stories that made the week on the local and global tech scene. Coverage area…