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For better or for worse, Western Sahara’s Internet future is with Morocco
May 30, 2010 ♦ 5 Comments
For better or for worse, Western Sahara’s Internet future is with Morocco

The Internet’s future in Western Sahara has always been at the fate of politics.

Timeline: Microsoft in Africa, 1992-Present
April 20, 2010 ♦ Comments Off on Timeline: Microsoft in Africa, 1992-Present
Timeline: Microsoft in Africa, 1992-Present

Direct Link to Timeline
The interactive timeline above lists the vast majority of Microsoft’s actions on the African continent. The shift from South Africa to other nations is apparent in recent years, as are the efforts to combat piracy and defend the practice of licensing. Click on a title to view …

Africa needs to act on investors’ concerns
March 17, 2010 ♦ Comments Off on Africa needs to act on investors’ concerns
Africa needs to act on investors’ concerns

Foreign investment and/or partnership is inherently a tale of two countries. Usually, one is focused on physical development and the other is motivated by financial yield. Balancing these two forces is a formidable challenge. The intricacies of this relationship may never be fully understood. In fact, the historical contexts, distributions …

Africa should want its own ad networks
February 26, 2010 ♦ 11 Comments
Africa should want its own ad networks

2012 Update: AdsBrook, a Ghanaian startup ad network is in Beta stage. The platform will soon provide ads to web publishers and mobile developers.
Fundamentally, an online advertisement is a medium for communication. Advertisements are a vehicle for the transfer of goods and/or services. Not only do ads contribute to the …

Hot Topic: China and Africa
February 17, 2010 ♦ Comments Off on Hot Topic: China and Africa
Hot Topic: China and Africa

(A must read is this weeks ‘Economist Debate’ on the theme of Africa and China. So far it’s a split decision whether China’s growing involvement in Africa is to be welcomed. Link)
As mentioned in countless articles and roundtables, China is investing more heavily than ever in Africa. A Southern African …

The truth behind ‘friendly competition’
December 13, 2009 ♦ Comments Off on The truth behind ‘friendly competition’
The truth behind ‘friendly competition’

They (Smiles) are welcome on the market. We are not scared of them but we shall see how they serve the clients” – Warid Telecom Head of Marketing Mr Shine George“Competition is healthy, customer is ideal and we shall fight the battle in the market” – Emmy Olaki, Communications Officer …