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Technology Leapfrogging: Theory vs. Reality
January 12, 2010 ♦ Education
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It’s tempting to dream of the ideal African ICT establishment, a well-oiled (but sustainable) machine crafted out of the failures of experienced ‘expert’ nations. Is technology leapfrogging still viable in developing areas, such as Africa? The quick answer is yes,  “tried and true” practices that are financially successful and socially …

OA News: January 11, 2010
January 11, 2010 ♦ News
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Nigerian ICT budgets, Liberia’s need for broadband, KENET expands

OA News: January 9, 2010
January 9, 2010 ♦ News
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Zimbabwean ICT updates and outlook, Firefox growth, opinion on ICT policies

In America, a collaborative method of connecting rural areas to broadband
January 8, 2010 ♦ Broadband
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Often, when speaking about the penetration of broadband on the African continent, the comparison is made with developed nations such as the United States. However, even in the U.S., broadband is not a given. Many rural areas are still without broadband infrastructure and face difficulties obtaining the dollars needed to …

OA News: January 8, 2010
January 7, 2010 ♦ News
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Cameroon addresses web security, ICT for governing in Nigeria, IT training workshop in Gambia

OA News: January 7, 2010
January 6, 2010 ♦ News
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South African ICT stories from 09, Zambian rural wireless, Nigerian broadband future, satellite still popular