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How not to let your social media rob you of the job you want
These days, a lot of employers like to do some background checks on prospective employees and often make employment decisions based off that.Applications are now open to find the best in mobile & tech
With over 200 entries last year from 25 countries the Awards continue to celebrate and promote the best of African tech, from start-ups to large corporates.It's been 30 days without internet access in Cameroon
The shutdown, which began on January 17, 2017, is yet another example of an African government flagrantly misusing its powers and infringing on human rights.Incubator is now accepting applicants from South Africa
MEST already accepts candidates from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Cote D'Ivoire into its fully sponsored, year-long program.Someone created a map of free airport Wi-Fi passwords around the world
Anil Polat, a computer science engineer and travel blogger, gets the struggle of being in an airport without free Wi-Fi, so he created an interactive map.The world's largest solar plant was built in just 8 months
Topaz Solar Farm, which was previously the largest solar power plant in the world, took two years to build and only generates 550MW.Tech giant has launched an app that helps kids create 3D animations
The app is called Toontastic 3D and kids can use it to create animations using a set of built-in characters.Ads are coming to your Insta Stories as Snapchat clone hits 150 million daily users
There will be easily skippable but unclickable 5-second photo and 15-second video ads that will appear between people's stories.Belgian police have issued an alert for this foldable gun that looks like a phone
Belgian police are worried that the Ideal Conceal Pistol (that's what the handgun is called) will be illegally imported into Europe.Canada's immigration website crash, billionaire confirmed as next US president
Several Americans flocked to the Canadian immigration website leading to its crash as it was flooded with an unexpected query load.3 IMPORTANT questions to keep yourself in check as an entrepreneur
By reviewing the work you do and the resulting accomplishments, you can better prepare for what you want to do next.Phone maker shuts down Note 7 production, may be for good
Analysts say a permanent end to Note 7 sales could cost Samsung up to $17 billion (15.38 billion pounds) and tarnish its other phone products.Africa's first fully solar powered airport costs just over $1.2 million
About 2000 solar panels provide the airport with 750Kw of energy daily though the airport requires only 450Kw to run its operations.Social media giant launches work collaboration platform to take on Slack
Workplace by Facebook is the business version of Facebook that allows companies to build more productive, efficient and collaborative workplaces.4 messaging apps worth your data
There are only a few that stand out from the rest and offer genuinely unique and important features for our everyday communication needs.Africa's bittersweet ride-hailing story
Africa's collective economics has been a difficult hurdle for ride-hailing in Africa. There has been several reports of drivers attacking passengers and vice versa.Nigerian tech company secures $25 million funding to build digital hubs
The fund will be used to speed up work on the hubs and make sure that they get completed as quickly as possible.Facebook's Founder/CEO is in Nigeria right now!
This is so sad, but it is the direct opposite for those who are at CcHub right now because that's where Mark Zuckerberg currently is as at the time of writing this report.Tech company partners with satellite imaging company to help drivers find you
Uber has been working on its mapping division for some time now, especially as high-definition maps will play a part in its self-driving car project.