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 of Morocco. However, even if Western Sahara gains political independence from Morocco, the nation will …

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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 to combat piracy and defend the practice of licensing. Click on a title to view …

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 intricacies of this relationship may never be fully understood. In fact, the historical contexts, distributions …

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 revenue is a great way to defray hosting or staffing costs and can provide motivation …

(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 articles and roundtables, China is investing more heavily than ever in Africa. A Southern African …

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 ideal and we shall fight the battle in the market” – Emmy Olaki, Communications Officer …