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Post Archive for September 2012

African highlights from ‘State of Broadband 2012’ report
September 26, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on African highlights from ‘State of Broadband 2012’ report

The Broadband Commission for Digital Development has released its first-ever country-by-country snapshot of the state of broadband deployment worldwide.

Social Good Summit events held in Mogadishu, Nairobi and beyond
September 25, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Social Good Summit events held in Mogadishu, Nairobi and beyond
Social Good Summit events held in Mogadishu, Nairobi and beyond

The 2012 Social Good Summit brought panel discussions to Mogadishu, Somalia and Nairobi, Kenya to address how new technology creates solutions to big problems.

‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa
September 24, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on ‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa
‘Freedom on the Net 2012’ report finds mixed results for Africa

A recent study of Internet freedom finds Ethiopia to be the most censored, followed by Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. Tunisia is freer than ever.

Comparing African pre-paid mobile broadband plans
September 24, 2012 ♦ 5 Comments

Analysis of pre-paid mobile broadband prices in 27 African nations.

OA News: September 17-22, 2012
September 22, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: September 17-22, 2012

A curated weekly selection of online media headlines highlighting the spirit of African technology.

Africa’s growing number of startup events and competitions
September 22, 2012 ♦ 5 Comments
Africa’s growing number of startup events and competitions

The number of African weekends devoted to creating startup companies and apps has grown tremendously since 2010.