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The 19 Sub-Saharan African citizen media outreach projects that were Rising Voices Microgrant finalists
May 15, 2013 ♦ Education
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The 19 Sub-Saharan African citizen media outreach projects that were Rising Voices Microgrant finalists

The top 19 Rising Voices Microgrants 2013 finalists from Sub-Saharan Africa aim to preserve local culture and empower neglected groups.

Visuals from Analysys Mason/Internet Society report highlight the need to lower Internet access barriers
May 13, 2013 ♦ Statistics
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Visuals from Analysys Mason/Internet Society report highlight the need to lower Internet access barriers

Visuals on Sub-Saharan African broadband prices, international connectivity, and Internet speeds highlight a need to lower access barriers.

OA News: May 6-12, 2013
May 12, 2013 ♦ News
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This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 83 stories from 29 countries.

Cote d’Ivôire online community mobilizes for progress
May 11, 2013 ♦ Web
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Cote d’Ivôire online community mobilizes for progress

Emmanuel Aswan, the ‘web-mayor’ of will now work with a core Ivorian online community to create a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all Ivorian web users.

Video: IBM’s Nairobi Innovation Center
May 9, 2013 ♦ Business & Video
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In May 2013, IBM opened a research lab in Nairobi, Kenya amid much fanfare. In particular, IBM was drawn to Kenya for its great long term vision for change.

12 thought-provoking Tweets on African innovation from @AfriLabs
May 8, 2013 ♦ Business
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AfriLabs is a network of 19 technology hubs in 13 African countries. Members recently met to discuss the future of Africa’s innovation ecosystem.