Ethiopian fiber optic in demand, Kenya’s mobile Internet habits, EABS cable for Rwanda

Gathering accurate and reliable Internet usage statistics has never been easy. Furthermore, the data we can obtain must be carefully examined before assumptions can be formed.
Despite limited Internet bandwidth, file-sharing websites appear relatively popular in Sub-Saharan countries. Or so it seems according to web traffic tracker Alexa. Based on lists …

State of the Internet, Rwandatel’s cable, Nigerian ICT4D

Indian investment in Africa, 3 applications of ICT education in 3 countries, SA Internet growth

Afribiz’s OpenBizMarket platform, ‘Nigeria Reads’, TED

It’s tempting to dream of the ideal African ICT establishment, a well-oiled (but sustainable) machine crafted out of the failures of experienced ‘expert’ nations. Is technology leapfrogging still viable in developing areas, such as Africa? The quick answer is yes,  “tried and true” practices that are financially successful and socially …