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Mobile phone data is a valuable tool for monitoring food security
January 14, 2015 ♦ Comments Off on Mobile phone data is a valuable tool for monitoring food security

Mobile phone data is making it easier to monitor food shortages in real-time. A study in Central Africa provides further support.

Swazi youth find social media a much-needed alternative to mainstream media
January 12, 2015 ♦ Comments Off on Swazi youth find social media a much-needed alternative to mainstream media
Swazi youth find social media a much-needed alternative to mainstream media

Youth in Swaziland are turning to social media as an alternative to mainstream media but many are unaware of its dangers.

Mobile First: Why Mobile Phones Are Transforming Lives In Africa
October 29, 2014 ♦ Comments Off on Mobile First: Why Mobile Phones Are Transforming Lives In Africa

Why is that Africa, of all places, is ‘mobile first,’ and how are mobile phones changing lives for everyone there?

A new ‘video introduction’ mobile app simplifies recruitment in South Africa
August 22, 2014 ♦ Comments Off on A new ‘video introduction’ mobile app simplifies recruitment in South Africa
A new ‘video introduction’ mobile app simplifies recruitment in South Africa

Byte Orbit, a bespoke software development company based in Cape Town, South Africa, developed a new mobile application that will “revolutionize the face of recruitment.”

Reasons why Cameroon needs to open up its 3G market
July 6, 2014 ♦ One Comment
Reasons why Cameroon needs to open up its 3G market

Cameroon lags behind other African nations in terms of broadband affordability. A recent Research ICT Africa policy brief addresses what is causing the high cost – and what can potentially be done to remedy the situation.

South African solar-powered tablet aims to enable e-learning in rural areas
June 19, 2014 ♦ One Comment
South African solar-powered tablet aims to enable e-learning in rural areas

South African company Millbug has released a solar-powered tablet aimed at boosting education in rural parts of Africa.