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South Africa’s broadband policy serves as a framework to create a ‘vibrant information society’
December 9, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on South Africa’s broadband policy serves as a framework to create a ‘vibrant information society’

South Africa’s new broadband policy outlines a series of steps needed to create a “dynamic and connected vibrant information society and a knowledge economy that is more inclusive, equitable and prosperous.”

7 African presidents give views on ICT development
October 30, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on 7 African presidents give views on ICT development

All eyes have been on Rwanda this week as Kigali hosts 1,200+ delegates and 7 heads of state at the Transform Africa Summit 2013. Up for discussion between leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs are Africa’s future with ICT and how the private sector can spur advancement.

Key African broadband projects supported by The World Bank
October 23, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Key African broadband projects supported by The World Bank

Three massive World Bank projects (in multiple phases) are helping bring affordable broadband connectivity to underserved parts of Africa.

Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report
October 17, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report
Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report

A summary of broadband data from the Second Quarter, 2013 ‘Akamai State of the Internet’ report as it relates to Africa.

Online gender equality a growing priority for Africa
September 23, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Online gender equality a growing priority for Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, there are only half the number of women connected to the internet as men. Promoting women’s access to ICTs is an important part of development agenda as ICTs provide myriad opportunities for advancing women’s empowerment and inclusion.

Nigerian mobile stats shared at NigeriaCom event
September 18, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Nigerian mobile stats shared at NigeriaCom event

Held 16-17 September, 2013, the fourth annual NigeriaCom event brings together hundreds of representatives from the mobile and telecoms industry. Panelists included members of Etisalat Nigeria, Nigerian Communications Commission, Airtel and other key operators with a presence in Nigeria.