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Post Archive for March 2012

OA News: March 5-12, 2012
March 12, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: March 5-12, 2012

A collection of newsworthy stories from 21+ nations on how technology is shaping Africa.

The most heralded African tech startups come from a handful of nations
March 10, 2012 ♦ 7 Comments

Tech startup lists rarely include companies outside South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana. In 2012, five lists have acknowledged only 7 countries.

Short list of opportunities and challenges facing telecoms business in Africa
March 10, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Short list of opportunities and challenges facing telecoms business in Africa

A summary of Africa’s appeal to telecoms operators, along with the turn-offs.

Keeping Nigeria’s children safe online
March 6, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Keeping Nigeria’s children safe online

As nations move up the Internet ladder, they will need to pursue more advanced policies. One example is Nigeria – a nation now in need of a devoted policy to safeguard children.

Kenya: CCK cites 25mm Internet users in East Africa, m:lab East Africa partners with VC firm, Kipokezi Apps Challenge begins
March 6, 2012 ♦ One Comment

Kenya continues to prove itself as an innovator and attractor of investment.

Mauritanian social media: small in size but large in scope
March 6, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Mauritanian social media: small in size but large in scope

Mauritania may very well have the highest rate of online activism per Internet user.