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Spotify Lite Launches in AfricaSpotify Lite Launches in Africa

Music streaming service Spotify has launched a 'Lite' version for emerging markets which uses less storage, data and battery.

byPaula Gilbert
Jul 10, 2019
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Social Technology
Cell C Zero-Rates Media Streaming DataCell C Zero-Rates Media Streaming Data
byWei Shi
May 1, 2019
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Digital Inclusion
Facebook Creates Detailed Population Density Map of AfricaFacebook Creates Detailed Population Density Map of Africa
byThe Staff
Apr 11, 2019
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Social Technology
MTN Uses AI to Offer Top-Up App via WhatsAppMTN Uses AI to Offer Top-Up App via WhatsApp
byWei Shi
Mar 27, 2019
1 Min Read
MTN Adds Advertising to its Monetization Portfolio
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MTN Adds Advertising to its Monetization PortfolioMTN Adds Advertising to its Monetization Portfolio
byWei Shi
Mar 6, 2019
1 Min Read
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Sub-Saharan African OTT Market to Top $1B by 2024 - ReportSub-Saharan African OTT Market to Top $1B by 2024 - Report
byWei Shi
Jan 8, 2019
1 Min Read
Econet Takes Full Control of Kwesé Iflix
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Econet Takes Full Control of Kwesé Iflix
Econet Takes Full Control of Kwesé Iflix
Jan 2, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
TelOne Zimbabwe Launches VoD with Vubiquity & Discover Digital International
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TelOne Zimbabwe Launches VoD with Vubiquity & Discover Digital International
TelOne Zimbabwe Launches VoD with Vubiquity & Discover Digital International
Dec 12, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
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The Future of TV is the Internet — Interview with Mayur Patel
The Future of TV is the Internet — Interview with Mayur Patel
Nov 15, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Partnerships
Telkom, Netflix Team Up in South Africa
Telkom, Netflix Team Up in South Africa
Nov 7, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Social Technology
Africa's Entertainment & Media Industry Enters New Wave of Convergence
Africa's Entertainment & Media Industry Enters New Wave of Convergence
Sep 19, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Social Technology
World Cup Boosts Opera News Downloads
World Cup Boosts Opera News Downloads
Jun 29, 2018
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1 Min Read
Streaming Video-on-Demand to Boom in Africa: Report
Social Technology
Streaming Video-on-Demand to Boom in Africa: Report
Streaming Video-on-Demand to Boom in Africa: Report
Jun 25, 2018
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1 Min Read
Regulation
Cambridge Analytica Fallout Could Hit Facebook in Africa
Cambridge Analytica Fallout Could Hit Facebook in Africa
Apr 4, 2018
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1 Min Read
byIain Morris
Netflix Dominates Premium Streaming in the Middle East, OTT Still Developing in Africa – Ovum
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Netflix Dominates Premium Streaming in the Middle East, OTT Still Developing in Africa Ovum
Netflix Dominates Premium Streaming in the Middle East, OTT Still Developing in Africa Ovum
Mar 29, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Tigo Tanzania, Uber Team Up to Offer Exciting New Offers to Customers in Dar es Salaam
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Tigo Tanzania, Uber Team Up to Offer Exciting New Offers to Customers in Dar es Salaam
Tigo Tanzania, Uber Team Up to Offer Exciting New Offers to Customers in Dar es Salaam
Mar 21, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Social Technology
Safaricom Launches Songa Music Streaming Service
Safaricom Launches Songa Music Streaming Service
Feb 13, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Facebook Joins Hands with Partners Across Africa for a Safer Internet
Digital Inclusion
Facebook Joins Hands with Partners Across Africa for a Safer Internet
Facebook Joins Hands with Partners Across Africa for a Safer Internet
Feb 6, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Pay-TV Subs to Grow 74% by 2023
Social Technology
Pay-TV Subs to Grow 74% by 2023
Pay-TV Subs to Grow 74% by 2023
Jan 9, 2018
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1 Min Read
byRay Le Maistre
The Future of African Broadcasting: AfricaCom TV Interview with John Momoh, Channels Media
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The Future of African Broadcasting: AfricaCom TV Interview with John Momoh, Channels Media
The Future of African Broadcasting: AfricaCom TV Interview with John Momoh, Channels Media
Dec 4, 2017
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byThe Staff
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The Future of Public Service Broadcasting in Africa
The Future of Public Service Broadcasting in Africa
Jul 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
The Transformational Impact of Digital Communications: East Africa Com Interview With Safaricom’s Muhalia Allan
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The Transformational Impact of Digital Communications: East Africa Com Interview With Safaricom’s Muhalia Allan
The Transformational Impact of Digital Communications: East Africa Com Interview With Safaricom’s Muhalia Allan
May 15, 2017
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Social Technology
Kenya’s Digital Age: East Africa Com Interview with Bamba Television's Danny Mucira
Kenya’s Digital Age: East Africa Com Interview with Bamba Television's Danny Mucira
Apr 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
HYLA, Facebook Fuel Smartphone Uptake With Refurb Project
Digital Inclusion
HYLA, Facebook Fuel Smartphone Uptake With Refurb Project
HYLA, Facebook Fuel Smartphone Uptake With Refurb Project
Mar 1, 2017
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Facebook Adds Friends in Africa to 'Unite for a Better Internet'
Digital Inclusion
Facebook Adds Friends in Africa to 'Unite for a Better Internet'
Facebook Adds Friends in Africa to 'Unite for a Better Internet'
Feb 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Social Technology
Congratulations to Our iPhone 7 Winner from Safaricom
Congratulations to Our iPhone 7 Winner from Safaricom
Nov 16, 2016
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Welcome to Connecting Africa
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Welcome to Connecting Africa
Welcome to Connecting Africa
Nov 9, 2016
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byRay Le Maistre
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Infographic: The Digital Entertainment Explosion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Infographic: The Digital Entertainment Explosion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Oct 11, 2016
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"Embracing rather than fighting OTT services will be a game changer" Interview of Evans Muhanga, CMO, Zamtel - Connecting Africa
"Embracing rather than fighting OTT services will be a game changer" Interview of Evans Muhanga, CMO, Zamtel - Connecting Africa
Sep 1, 2015
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Digital music landscape will be unrecognisable in a year’s time, says Spinlet’s Nkiru Balonwu ahead of Africacom
Digital music landscape will be unrecognisable in a year’s time, says Spinlet’s Nkiru Balonwu ahead of Africacom
Aug 21, 2015
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