Localizing online content needs to be a priority for companies operating in Africa.

Abdi Latif Dahir of Sahan Journal takes a unique perspective on how normal people in Somalia are engaging with technology.

A survey of 1,000 Kenyans and South Africans finds they view the state of the Internet more positively than those in other regions. Moreover, Africans feel more strongly that the Internet can improve knowledge-sharing, the economy, and political awareness.

On March 31st, Bantuhub held a special evening event to mobilize local bloggers. The event aimed to teach participants how to better create and manage blogs.

Temitope Benson, founder of Nigerian event website Ojuagbo.com, shares his entrepreneur story. In a matter of months, the site has already seen solid growth and can serve as an inspiration to others.

RNW asked the question “How do you surf?” to dozens of young people from around the world. Using photographs in conjunction with the answers, the group published a series of interactive portraits of young netizens in their natural surfing habitat.