[wanabidii] Mobile phones driving Facebook user growth in Africa, where Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya rule (M&G Africa) Friday, September 11, 2015 View a web version of this message 11 Sep 2015 Mobile phones driving Facebook user growth in Africa, where Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya rule More than a quarter of Africa's total Facebook users are in three countries, and two-thirds of all Internet users are active on the social media site. It's small, with just 1.7m people, but Gabon named 'hottest' sub-Saharan Africa's retail nation Botswana is strong too. Angola, which imports 90% of its food, and Tanzania, are interesting possibilities. Rwanda's fortunes are mixed. 10% economic growth and no China hangover — Ivory Coast presidential candidates line up, as it continues to rise What is Ivory Coast getting right? And on the back of such growth can President Ouattara - who says he won't play third term tricks - really lose? Somalia's al-Shabaab says holding Uganda AU troops prisoner; Kampala denies claim The militants said they would soon display the prisoners and provide their names and ranks. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa Index shows little love for old people in Africa, but Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana shine By 2050, the number of people over 60 living in Africa will increase from just under 50 million to just under 200 million Africa becoming Mecca of the mobile app universe, but why aren't we building physical electronic stuff? A big set back on the hardware space is the lack of rapid prototyping facilities, but there's an upcoming space in Nairobi that could plug the gap Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Morocco walk back conservative abortion laws, will save thousands of women Despite stringent laws across Africa, 6.4m abortions take place every year. Kenya signs nuclear power deal with China, looks to have power station up by 2025 At present, South Africa is the only country in sub-Saharan Africa with active nuclear power plants. When you can't count on a friend: Africa's most oil-addicted countries Diversification can't come quickly enough for a clutch of countries on the continent that eat, drink, think oil. Finance Africa's women to enrich its farms—and watch them laugh all the way to the bank Women are one of the best investments the world can make for global food security--and bankers and policymakers must recognise this. Think African presidents popular on Twitter have high approval ratings? Think again Also, contrary to the perception they are accessible and open to scrutiny, none of their countries are on the top 10 of key governance rankings. Africa becoming Mecca of the mobile app universe, but why aren't we building physical electronic stuff? A big set back on the hardware space is the lack of rapid prototyping facilities, but there's an upcoming space in Nairobi that could plug the gap Remains of new human ancestor found in South African cave: scientists The crania of a homo naledi -- a new human species on display at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 11-09-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this : Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote
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