Ten months ago, I summarized a handful of archival Western news stories on the subject of Internet penetration in Africa. Generally speaking, in the mid-’90s, there was great hope that Africa’s economic and social …
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Last week, Nigerian secondary school students participated in an annual information and communication technology quiz. A summary of the two-day event, written by Y. Z. Yau, the director of CITAD, appeared in the Lagos-based Daily …
What is localization in the African context and what is its importance in the long term? African Languages in a Digital Age: Challenges and opportunities for indigenous language computing, a new e-book authored by Don …
(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 …
This video comes from Zambia – a landlocked nation that does not have coastal access like neighboring Tanzania. Fortunately, groups like Connect Africa are working toward connecting rural areas to communication services. Connect Africa’s goal …
It’s tempting to dream of the ideal African ICT establishment, a well-oiled (but sustainable) machine crafted out of the failures of experienced ‘expert’ nations. Is technology leapfrogging still viable in developing areas, such as Africa? …
Often, when speaking about the penetration of broadband on the African continent, the comparison is made with developed nations such as the United States. However, even in the U.S., broadband is not a given. Many …
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