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Video roundup: white space broadband, 4G for Tanzania, ICT in education, BRCK, and more
June 11, 2013 ♦ Video
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Like last month, the majority of YouTube videos highlighting ICT progress come from East Africa and Ghana, but this month also includes Namibia and Tunisia.

Limited emphasis on CS in Nigerian secondary schools
June 11, 2013 ♦ Education
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As of 2013, there is little evidence supporting the notion that computer science courses, let alone computer training is common in Nigerian schools.

MTN Swaziland: supporting education and…sponsoring elections?
June 10, 2013 ♦ Business & News
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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.

OA News: May 27 – June 8, 2013 (Country-Specific)
June 8, 2013 ♦ News
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This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 134 stories from 32 countries.

OA News: May 27 – June 8, 2013 (General Africa)
June 8, 2013 ♦ News
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The second part of this week’s African Internet news round-up consists of 44 stories that focus on African ICT trends.

Internet Society funds three projects that enhance Internet environments in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda
June 6, 2013 ♦ Education
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Three Internet Society programs that expand Internet use will reach Ethiopia, women in Kenya, and children in Uganda.