The number of African weekends devoted to creating startup companies and apps has grown tremendously since 2010.
Open data is a hot topic in Africa. A handful of open data initiatives exist, with more on the way.
Google’s Consumer Barometer suggests e-commerce has yet to realize its economic potential in Egypt and South Africa.
A handful of African tech-oriented projects exist on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. More are needed.
A curated weekly selection of online media headlines highlighting the spirit of African technology.
As of February 2016, mobile operators in 28 African nations offer commercial 4G LTE service – up from only 6 in early 2013.
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.