Here are the stories making the rounds in the tech world, enjoy.
WhatsApp Now Has a Voice Call Feature
The long awaited voice call feature has arrived, though it’s still in beta testing. To use this feature, you first have to upgrade your Whatsapp and then have an someone who has the feature enabled on their phones give you a call.
The online tech news and analysis site, GigaOM, has shut down due to lack of cash. They have been unable to pay their creditors, and industry experts envisage that the site will be up for sale soon.
Equatorial Guinea Hires Huawei to Build Ceiba-2 Submarine Cable
Huawei marine network has been contracted by Equatorial Guinea to help boost their telecommunication infrastructure by building a high speed Ceiba-2 submarine cable system.
New Accelerator, Challenge Up!, is Here
Cisco, Deutsche Telekom and Intel has jointly created an accelerator to empower tech related startups in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Would You Like to be a Young, Excellent Coder? Be a Part of the Audax Coding Initiative
A three-days training program and five-days coding boot camp for youngsters in technology will hold at the Audax solution center in Lagos, Nigeria. Participation is free.
Global Entrepreneur Congress for 2015 Will Hold in Italy This Month
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress, will hold an event centered on connecting people to showcase their ideas and innovation in developing economies and expanding human welfare.
The Third Edition of the Negawatt Challenge is Here to Tackle Water and Energy Issues in Tanzania
The World Bank ICT Practice and Buni Innovation Hub, will host this Negawatt Challenge from March 28-29, 2015 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Wiko Launches ‘Wiko Getaway’ into the Kenyan Market
French mobile smartphone manufacturer, Wiko has launched new model ‘Wiko Getaway’, an ultra slim 7.2mm phone with plans to introduce more phones between March and June this year.
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