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Video: Illustrating the application of e-learning in Kenya
January 18, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Video: Illustrating the application of e-learning in Kenya

Two videos illustrate themes in the application of e-learning seen in Kenya.

OA News: March 8, 2010
March 8, 2010 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: March 8, 2010

Numerous articles from East Africa and Nigeria, plus some editiorials & publications

OA News: March 5-6, 2010
March 5, 2010 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: March 5-6, 2010

ICT news from Sierra Leone!, Kenya attempts to limit e-waste, Burundi’s fibre backbone plans

Electronic waste recycling faces challenges
November 3, 2009 ♦ 4 Comments
Electronic waste recycling faces challenges

Electronic waste (e-waste) is quickly accumulating throughout the world without proper education or regulation. In 2005, Nigeria was receiving an estimated 60,000-90,000 tons of e-waste. Sales of electronic goods are increasing while lifespans are decreasing. This means an accelerated pace of disposal of circuit boards and monitors, many of which …