OA News: October 26-27, 2009
October 26, 2009 » NewsNo Comment
- Nigeria should use a combination of emerging technologies to emerge from the recession:
ICT can rescue economy, says Ekuwem {Vanguard Nigeria} - Streaming audio and video now accounts for 27% of worldwide bandwidth usage, up from 13% last year:
Video-On-Demand Now 27% Of Internet Traffic: Study {BroadcastNewsroom} - Mobile phone sales in Africa are up over 500% in the past 5 years:
550% internet growth for Africa {Africa News} - With greater technologies come greater security problems. How can Africa ensure its mobile phones are secure?:
Guest Post: Mobile Security in Africa {Mobile Messaging 2.0} - The South African Communications Minister is attempting to strengthen ties with the private sector:
Nyanda holds first quarterly meeting with ICT companies {BusinessDay} - The BBC admires how Rwanda has connected its rural areas to the Internet:
‘Home Grown’ the Only Solution {The New Times via allAfrica} - Kenya’s regulator of the year hopes for more success:
CCK bets on award to attract more investors {Business Daily Africa} - Webcast schedule to be announced soon:
China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Kicks Off Trade Mission to Kenya {Trading Markets} - WiMAX will consolidate broadcast links and provide coverage for the 2010 World Cup:
Airspan WiMAX Selected for Live Broadcasting in South Africa {SOA World Magazine} - An editorial story of hope based on the experience at ITU Telecoms World 2009:
Country’s Telecom Glory in Geneva {Vanguard Nigeria via allAfrica} - The industry regulator proposes a one per cent fee on telecoms’ gross annual income to set up a universal fund:
Telecoms Firms Oppose One Percent Universal Fund {The East African via allAfrica} - NGOs see positive results from better technology, particularly mobile and social:
Technology Works for Activists {BusinessDay via allAfrica}
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