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Post Archive for August 2013

OA News: August 23-27, 2013
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This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 47 stories from 21 countries.

Google invites you to share your internet success story and show the world why Africa is amazing
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Google invites you to share your internet success story and show the world why Africa is amazing

Google is giving away $125,000 dollars to the five most inspiring stories of how the web and Google have played a pivotal role in transforming lives in Africa. Each will receive $25,000 to improve on their success.

Barcamp Nairobi 2013 discusses Kenya’s tech future
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Barcamp Nairobi 2013 discusses Kenya’s tech future

Barcamp Nairobi 2013 strove to visualize the next 50 years of Kenyan tech and should put Kenya in good position to face challenges as they arrive.

Idjwi, an island in Lake Kivu, DR Congo is now connected to the internet
August 24, 2013 ♦ One Comment

Idjwi island, located in Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo is now connected to the internet.

OA News: August 15-22, 2013
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This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 104 stories from 25 countries.

African e-content vies for World Summit Award
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African e-content vies for World Summit Award

The World Summit Award is a global initiative within the UN Framework. It awards outstanding local e-content and promotes it at a global level. 14 African nations are represented in 2013.