South Africa needs to part ways with the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ ideal. In SA, everyone who is web savvy either knows of ITWeb and MXit. Interesting, these two successful endeavors represent the two categories of start-up. ITWeb, a technology news site targeting the latest developments in …
Kenyan information literacy, SA broadband, Nigerian wireless, investing in Senegal
After 6 years of business, the Apple iTunes store has sold over 8 billion songs, or over 75% of worldwide online music sales. An additional 1 billion+ videos were downloaded between 2005 and 2008, and over 1 billion apps have already been purchased. However, these numbers mean little to Africans, …
South Africa roundup, ICT diffusion, Namibian data charges
This video, posted on YouTube in early November by ABNDigital, highlights the up-and-coming digital marketplace in Kenya. Not only do Kenyans living abroad purchase items for relatives in Kenya, but Kenyans now enjoy shopping from their own homes or local access points. In fact, the video mentions how a growing …
Outsourcing, West Africa prepares for cables, ICT to reduce carbon emissions
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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