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Africa’s life cycle assessment (LCA) initiatives, past and present
August 29, 2010 – 3:58 pm | View Comments
Africa’s life cycle assessment (LCA) initiatives, past and present

Not surprisingly, the concept of life cycle assessment (LCA) is not widespread in Africa (a bevy of information exists on the related subject of sustainable consumption and production, but more on that later). After all, …

For better or for worse, Western Sahara’s Internet future is with Morocco
May 30, 2010 – 5:59 pm | View Comments
For better or for worse, Western Sahara’s Internet future is with Morocco

Life is about priorities, and Western Sahara has bigger problems than the Internet or mobile phones. Try political recognition and even national identity. For the past 30 odd years, Western Sahara has been the backyard …

Timeline: Microsoft in Africa, 1992-Present
April 20, 2010 – 2:09 am | View Comments
Timeline: Microsoft in Africa, 1992-Present

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The interactive timeline above lists the vast majority of Microsoft’s actions on the African continent. The shift from South Africa to other nations is apparent in recent years, as are the efforts …

Africa needs to act on investors’ concerns
March 17, 2010 – 12:01 am | View Comments
Africa needs to act on investors’ concerns

Foreign investment and/or partnership is inherently a tale of two countries. Usually, one is focused on physical development and the other is motivated by financial yield. Balancing these two forces is a formidable challenge. The …

Africa should want its own ad networks
February 26, 2010 – 1:33 am | View Comments
Africa should want its own ad networks

Fundamentally, an online advertisement is a medium for communication. Advertisements are a vehicle for the transfer of goods and/or services. Not only do ads contribute to the economy, but they facilitate social progress. Additionally, ad …

Hot Topic: China and Africa
February 17, 2010 – 12:23 am | View Comments
Hot Topic: China and Africa

(A must read is this weeks ‘Economist Debate’ on the theme of Africa and China. So far it’s a split decision whether China’s growing involvement in Africa is to be welcomed. Link)
As mentioned in countless …