News stories from April 16-19, 2010:

1. Recent market research suggest that liberalisation of the ICT market has generally increased ICT penetration, but not in all cases:
   Africa intensifying efforts to improve ICT regulation – report {Mmegi Online}
2. The 3rd East African Investment Conference will take place between April 27th and April 30th:
   East Africa to showcase investment opportunities to the world {BizCommunity.com}
3. In the average educational setting, a computer only utilizes 10% of its CPU. This Microsoft-funded program will utilize a single computer as a server for multiple children, each with his or her own monitor, keyboard, and mouse:
   Microsoft in new ‘no byte left unused’ deal with schools {The East African}
4. The two nations have seen some positive results working together both inside and outside the ICT sector:
   Tanzania benefits a lot from Chinese infrastructure aid: minister {People’s Daily Online}
5. A lengthy opinion piece exploring the ups and downs of Nigeria’s ICT development:
   Odds Against ICT Sector {Daily Independent via allAfrica}
6. Foris Telecom will focus and quick and cheap services in Kampala:
   Israeli Internet Provider Enters Country {The New Vision via allAfrica}