Further insight into African 4G, smartphone use, rural connectivity challenges, and MXit.
Gathering the top African Internet development news stories of the week
Burundi is an interesting case when it comes to Internet access. Although the nation has one of the lowest Internet (and Facebook) penetration rates in the world, it has 3G service available – from two operators, nonetheless. The to-date investment in 3G seems surprising when, according to the UN’s World …
We want an election free of violence because we have seen what is happening in other countries but we in The Gambia should nurture the peace that God has given us” – Mustapha Caraylo, Independent Electoral Commission Chairman
‘Tis the season of Gambia’s long-awaited presidential election. On November 24, …
2011 ICT Facts and Figures {ITU}
Online schools: beware of fakes {Daily Monitor}
Fight illiteracy to benefit from ICT sector – minister {The Citizen}
Young, gifted and crooked: Hi-tech fraud soars in EA {The East African}
Submarine Cable Already Being Tested- Reveals Govt Official {AngolaPress via allAfrica.com}
Rwanda: Supreme Court Goes Hi-Tech {The New Times …
3 years after it won a license: Ghana’s Globacom sets 17 November launch date {TeleGeography}
More 3G service for Uganda, but is it fastest? Our internet speed is the fastest – Warid {The Observer}
Most of the money is going toward DealDey: Nigerian Startup raised 1.3Billion, DealDey gets 150million expands to Abuja …
oAfrica is a showcase of the dynamic African digital landscape. We addresse a variety of aspects of African Internet connectivity with an understanding that every nation has different tools and ideologies to utilize. Although every African citizen may not have the chance to access the Internet for years to come, African digital opportunities are rapidly expanding. We do our best to objectively share those stories.
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