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		<title>Mammaput Is A Yet To Be Launched Crowdsourced Directory Of Eateries In Nigeria</title>
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Mammaput is a interesting idea which is still on the drawing board.  The idea is to create a crowd-sourced directory of eateries in Nigeria.
This has potential since no big one exists in Nigeria, so there is most probably a market for such a product.
The team behind Mammaput has not released much information concerning the finished [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/ihub-the-kenyan-incubation-hub-is-being-launched-today/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: iHub The Kenyan Incubation Hub Is Being Launched Today'>iHub The Kenyan Incubation Hub Is Being Launched Today</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/a-nigerian-company-named-starcomm-launches-location-based-service/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Nigerian Company Named Starcomm Launches Location Based Service'>A Nigerian Company Named Starcomm Launches Location Based Service</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/gistcaster-is-a-microblogging-platform-from-nigeria/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Gistcaster Is A Microblogging Platform From Nigeria'>Gistcaster Is A Microblogging Platform From Nigeria</a></li>
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		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/mammaput-is-a-yet-to-be-launched-crowdsourced-directory-of-eateries-in-nigeria/</link>
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		<title>Inspirational: SoleRebels Is An Ethopian Company Who Use The Internet To Both Market And Sell Their Products.</title>
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The SoleRebels shoe factory is located on the edge of Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. The company produces handcrafted shoes from local and often recycled materials, and has risen to become Ethiopia’s leading footwear exporter to the United States.
They have done this through pure entrepreneurship, and leveraging the Internet to market, communicate and sell their products [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/a-nigerian-company-called-celltrust-introduces-mobile-payment-system-for-the-unbanked/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: An International Company Called Celltrust Introduces Mobile Payment System For The UnBanked'>An International Company Called Celltrust Introduces Mobile Payment System For The UnBanked</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.flybeaver.com/2010/02/zains-african-assets-are-bought-for-10-7-billion-by-bharti-an-indian-company/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Zains African Assets Are Bought For 10.7 Billion By Bharti, An Indian Company'>Zains African Assets Are Bought For 10.7 Billion By Bharti, An Indian Company</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/mega-no-need-pay-is-a-song-by-famous-nigerian-artists-calling-for-internet-security/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mega No Need Pay Is A Song By Famous Nigerian Artists Calling For Internet Security'>Mega No Need Pay Is A Song By Famous Nigerian Artists Calling For Internet Security</a></li>
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		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/inspirational-solerebels-is-an-ethopian-company-who-use-the-internet-to-both-market-and-sell-their-products/</link>
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		<title>Paypal Is Coming To South Africa According To Rumours</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to TechCentral, a South African technology news and review content provider, Paypal is to soon launch in South Africa through collaboration with a bank called First national bank.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/the-effects-of-all-those-used-pcs-coming-to-africa/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Negative Effect of All The Used PCs From Europe Which Are Coming To Africa'>The Negative Effect of All The Used PCs From Europe Which Are Coming To Africa</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/inspirational-solerebels-is-an-ethopian-company-who-use-the-internet-to-both-market-and-sell-their-products/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Inspirational: SoleRebels Is An Ethopian Company Who Use The Internet To Both Market And Sell Their Products.'>Inspirational: SoleRebels Is An Ethopian Company Who Use The Internet To Both Market And Sell Their Products.</a></li>
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		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/is-paypal-coming-to-south-africa-they-are-according-to-techcentral/</link>
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		<title>Crowdfund Is An South African Start-up Which Aims To Get Entrepreneurs Funded</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Crowdfund is a venture capitalist start-up from South Africa which has made a small impact on the African cyberspace. The response has been  positive to Crowdfund promise to invest in local South African entrepreneurs by raising money through a community based model.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/south-african-president-jacob-zumas-speech-at-the-african-union-summit-concerning-information-technology/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: South African President Jacob Zumas` Speech At The African Union Summit Concerning Information Technology'>South African President Jacob Zumas` Speech At The African Union Summit Concerning Information Technology</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2008/02/south-african-social-networks-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Top 6 South African Social Networks A Review'>The Top 6 South African Social Networks A Review</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.flybeaver.com/2010/02/zains-african-assets-are-bought-for-10-7-billion-by-bharti-an-indian-company/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Zains African Assets Are Bought For 10.7 Billion By Bharti, An Indian Company'>Zains African Assets Are Bought For 10.7 Billion By Bharti, An Indian Company</a></li>
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		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/crowdfund-is-an-south-african-start-up-which-aims-to-get-entrepreneurs-funded/</link>
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		<title>Images And Videos From Barcamp Abidjan 2010 Which Occured In Côte d&#8217;Ivoire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have not written much about Côte d'Ivoire, but now we have reason thanks to the Barcamp Abidjan 2010 which from the 5th till the 7th of March.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2009/09/the-crisis-in-kampala-is-over-how-are-we-going-to-grade-how-the-african-cyberspace-handled-this/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Crisis In Kampala Is Over, How Are We Going To Grade How The African Cyberspace Handled This'>The Crisis In Kampala Is Over, How Are We Going To Grade How The African Cyberspace Handled This</a></li>
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		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/images-and-content-from-barcamp-abidjan-2010-in-cote-divoire/</link>
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		<title>Nigerian Celebrity Gossip Blogger Uche Eze Is Featured On Oprah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Uche Eze, the founder of Bellanaija a blog which is can be described as a  TMZ for Nigeria, was recently featured on Oprah.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/ihub-the-kenyan-start-up-incubation-centres-are-featured-in-a-local-television-channel-called-ktn/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: iHub The Kenyan Start-up Incubation Centre&#8217;s Is Featured On A Local Television Channel Called KTN.'>iHub The Kenyan Start-up Incubation Centre&#8217;s Is Featured On A Local Television Channel Called KTN.</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/naijapulse-nigeria-wetin-dey-happen/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Review Of Naijapulse, A Nigerian Microblogging Platform'>A Review Of Naijapulse, A Nigerian Microblogging Platform</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/nigerian-celebrity-gossip-blogger-uche-eze-is-featured-on-oprah/</link>
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		<title>NaijaLingo Is An Online Dictionary Of Nigerian Pidgin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Naijalingo is an online dictionary of Nigerian pidgin founded by two Nigerians studying in the Diaspora.  The main idea of Naijalingo is to provide definitions of Nigerian pidgin or slang terms.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/naijapulse-nigeria-wetin-dey-happen/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Review Of Naijapulse, A Nigerian Microblogging Platform'>A Review Of Naijapulse, A Nigerian Microblogging Platform</a></li>
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</ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/naijalingo-is-an-online-dictionary-of-nigerian-pidgin/</link>
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		<title>An Interview With The Founder Of Microblogging Platform Qiqima, Mr Noel Hwande</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Noel Hwande is a tech entreprenuer who founded one of my favourite Southern African start-ups, Qiqima.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/interview/2010/02/an-interview-with-aneto-akonkwo-founder-of-myradeo-a-microblogging-service-for-music/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: An Interview With Aneto Okonkwo Founder Of MyRadeo: A Microblogging Service For Music'>An Interview With Aneto Okonkwo Founder Of MyRadeo: A Microblogging Service For Music</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/myradeo-is-a-microblogging-platform-for-music-lovers-the-implementation-behind-the-service-is-incredible/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: MyRadeo Is A Microblogging Platform For Music Lovers. The Implementation Behind The Service Is Incredible'>MyRadeo Is A Microblogging Platform For Music Lovers. The Implementation Behind The Service Is Incredible</a></li>
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</ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/interview/2010/03/an-interview-with-the-founder-of-microblogging-platform-qiqima-mr-noel-hwande/</link>
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		<title>iHub The Kenyan Start-up Incubation Centre&#8217;s Is Featured On A Local Television Channel Called KTN.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Larry Madowo reports that technology start-ups, application developers, web designers and other techies in Nairobi now have a place to meet, network and get connected to the right people to further their causes.


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/02/serena-williams-builds-a-school-in-kenya-and-is-featured-in-a-local-television-broadcast/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Serena Williams Builds A School In Kenya And Is Featured In Local Television'>Serena Williams Builds A School In Kenya And Is Featured In Local Television</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2009/11/329/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Discussion About Social Media On An Kenyan Television Station With Local Bloggers'>A Discussion About Social Media On An Kenyan Television Station With Local Bloggers</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2009/11/rumour-has-it-google-adsense-is-now-available-in-kenyan-shillings/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Rumour Has It Google Adsense Is Now Making Use Of Kenyan Shillings'>Rumour Has It Google Adsense Is Now Making Use Of Kenyan Shillings</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/ihub-the-kenyan-start-up-incubation-centres-are-featured-in-a-local-television-channel-called-ktn/</link>
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		<title>Complex Obsession Is Documentary On Colorism By African American Film Maker Joy Daily, Released Online</title>
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According to African American film maker Joy daily, Hip Hop has a complexion obsession. The idea of colorism is that people who are of mixed background; as in with one Caucasian parent are treated better on a social level than people who are not mixed.
The idea has powerful implications since it seems to affect women, [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2009/10/a-review-of-the-reason-why-most-african-entreprenuers-start-of-with-social-networks/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Review Of The Reasons Why Most African Entreprenuers Start Of With Social Networks'>A Review Of The Reasons Why Most African Entreprenuers Start Of With Social Networks</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/adgator-the-ad-network-from-afrigator-has-version-2-is-released/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Adgator The Ad Network From Afrigator Version 2 Is Released'>Adgator The Ad Network From Afrigator Version 2 Is Released</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/naijalingo-is-an-online-dictionary-of-nigerian-pidgin/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: NaijaLingo Is An Online Dictionary Of Nigerian Pidgin'>NaijaLingo Is An Online Dictionary Of Nigerian Pidgin</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.techmasai.com/2010/03/complex-obsession-is-documetary-on-colorism-by-african-american-film-maker-joy-daily/</link>
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