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

The truth behind ‘friendly competition’
December 13, 2009 – 12:23 am | Comments
The truth behind ‘friendly competition’

“They (Smiles) are welcome on the market. We are not scared of them but we shall see how they serve the clients” – Warid Telecom Head of Marketing Mr Shine George“Competition is healthy, customer is …

South African start-ups could use more original ideas
November 20, 2009 – 12:31 am | Comments
South African start-ups could use more original ideas

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 …

East Africa Report – Digital Marketplace
November 17, 2009 – 11:40 pm | Comments

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 …

Cable theft extends from copper to fibre, costs millions
November 6, 2009 – 12:46 am | Comments
Cable theft extends from copper to fibre, costs millions

The threat of cable vandalism and theft is by no means new to Africa. For the past few years, copper cable theft (as opposed to fiber optic) has been the main target. Although Africa’s infrastructure …