Why is that Africa, of all places, is ‘mobile first,’ and how are mobile phones changing lives for everyone there?

All about the Mimiboard, a virtual noticeboard from South Africa-based Umuntu Media.

Evidence suggests Pinterest is slowly taking hold in South Africa and Egypt. Still, Pinterest is not suited for most African users.

Can a uniquely African social network instigate revolution with the zeal of a Facebook or Twitter? The challenges facing African social networks stem more a lack of planning and focus than from a lack of technology.

Apart from Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, a multitude of other social networks are growing in popularity and have the potential to draw new users online.