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Lack of electricity, internet access, tools, and training hinder rural ICT in education efforts
November 26, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Lack of electricity, internet access, tools, and training hinder rural ICT in education efforts
Lack of electricity, internet access, tools, and training hinder rural ICT in education efforts

A year-long study at four Ericsson Connect To Learn schools in rural Kenya and Uganda confirms many known challenges faced by remote schools.

Google’s Project Link to bring reliable (and hopefully more affordable) broadband to Kampala, Uganda
November 21, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Google’s Project Link to bring reliable (and hopefully more affordable) broadband to Kampala, Uganda
Google’s Project Link to bring reliable (and hopefully more affordable) broadband to Kampala, Uganda

Google’s latest internet infrastructure project (on the heels of Fiber and Project Loon) is an urban fibre network for Kampala, Uganda that can be accessed by local internet providers to increase data rates at a lower cost to subscribers.
Bringing reliable broadband internet access to landlocked nations is not the easiest …

Video roundup: LTE, Google events, South African challenges, innovation, and more
September 9, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Video roundup: LTE, Google events, South African challenges, innovation, and more

African ICT-themed video clips from August and September 2013 revolve around LTE, online business, and challenges facing South Africa.

Google invites you to share your internet success story and show the world why Africa is amazing
August 27, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Google invites you to share your internet success story and show the world why Africa is amazing
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.

NextSpeel, an online video platform that streams African TV series
August 14, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on NextSpeel, an online video platform that streams African TV series
NextSpeel, an online video platform that streams African TV series

Launched in June 2013, Nigerian online startup NextSpeel is making it possible for African soap operas and TV series to be legally accessed online. The site currently streams nearly a dozen on-demand series for free – no registration required.

ICANN’s positive outlook for the African internet community
August 11, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on ICANN’s positive outlook for the African internet community

Fadi Chehade, CEO of ICANN, has much to say on how Internet access can help revolutionize African business. In a recent interview with CNN, Mr. Chehade explained ICANN’s African mission and how the conditions on the ground are ripe for development.