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Learning from Swaziland’s tumultuous Internet past (timeline + stats)
May 15, 2014 ♦ Comments Off on Learning from Swaziland’s tumultuous Internet past (timeline + stats)

A recent presentation by the managing director of Real Image, one of Swaziland’s leading Internet Service Providers, sheds light on Swaziland’s internet history.

Understanding Sudan’s internet outage
September 25, 2013 ♦ One Comment
Understanding Sudan’s internet outage

There is still no definitive word on why Sudan’s internet was shut-down on Wednesday September 25th, 2013 amid protests after the Sudanese government lifted fuel subsidies. All signs point to a government shut-down.

A look at ICT happenings in South Sudan as the young nation heads into its third year of independence
July 9, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on A look at ICT happenings in South Sudan as the young nation heads into its third year of independence
A look at ICT happenings in South Sudan as the young nation heads into its third year of independence

South Sudan faces notable challenges as it heads into a 3rd of year of independence. ICT is one that hinges on broader economic success.

4G competition heats up in Tanzania, Uganda
June 13, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on 4G competition heats up in Tanzania, Uganda
4G competition heats up in Tanzania, Uganda

Smile Communications, with the support of Alcatel-Lucent, launched Tanzanian 4G LTE service in May 2013. Weeks later, Smile launched the same service in Kampala, Uganda.

MTN Swaziland: supporting education and…sponsoring elections?
June 10, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on MTN Swaziland: supporting education and…sponsoring elections?
MTN Swaziland: supporting education and…sponsoring elections?

Two stories from the past couple of days paint very different pictures about the intentions of MTN Swaziland. One is of a company dedicated to improving primary education. The other is of a company involving itself in a nation’s controversial politics.

Video roundup: mobile broadband, software development, Intel, Microsoft, Google, and more
April 16, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Video roundup: mobile broadband, software development, Intel, Microsoft, Google, and more

Top videos from April 2013 on how technology is improving lives across Africa.