Africa's mobile youths drive change Sierra Express Media Cell phones are central to life." Youths are using mobile phones for everything: communicating, listening to the radio, transferring money, shopping, mingling on social media and more. Cheap Chinese handsets sell for as little as $20. Countries like ... See all stories on this topic »

What is Love Matters? Radio Netherlands Love Matters Kenya is a new web/mobile platform. This RNW project gives readers in Africa, and beyond, facts and news about sex, love, health and relationships. My heart's broken, will I ever be able to love again? If I've only had anal sex am I still ... See all stories on this topic » Radio Netherlands

The business of Africa How we made it in Africa At 68% of the population, Kenya is ranked the first in the world for use of mobile banking, and the uptake of mobile banking in East Africa has transformed the way we can do business. Simply having a savings account or business account or having access ... See all stories on this topic »

AFRICA INVESTMENT-Remittances to Africa carry a high price tag Reuters But, with the exception of Kenya which has embraced Vodacom's M-Pesa and other mobile payment services, many African countries need to develop a strong domestic market for mobile payments before they can have a strong international market, Isaacs ... See all stories on this topic »

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