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Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Published on: Feb 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
As we’ve already discussed, Facebook is driving ICT adoption in Africa. Just look at the amazing statistic that Moses Kemibaro found: 2 million Kenyans are...
How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

Published on: Feb 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn – these social networking technologies are driving ICT adoption worldwide. They’re also increasing revenues and...
Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Published on: Feb 17 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The entrepreneurs, business angels and venture capitalists behind the start-ups of the last 2 decades are still looking for the “next big thing” to bet...
Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti

Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti

Published on: Feb 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti
Dix jours après le violent séisme en Haïti, deux techniciens d’Inveneo, CIO Mark Summer et Andris Bjornson, sont arrivés sur place pour le déploiement d’un...
Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Published on: Feb 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?
Back when Geekcorps was deploying Internet connectivity to rural radio stations in Mali – literally beyond Timbuktu – we opted for solid-state drives...
Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Published on: Feb 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
It’s that time of the year when any expert worth their salt makes some predictions for the New Year. I too couldn’t resist a peek into my crystal ball and here...
Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Published on: Feb 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
I hear much talk about how the Nigerian information and communication technology industry is the 2nd largest industry in Nigeria, right behind Oil and Gas, but I...
How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

Published on: Feb 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa
If you want to send computers or other technology hardware to Africa, how do you do it? You can’t just walk down the to Post Office and put a stamp on the...
Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Published on: Jan 28 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code
When people talk of the many languages of Africa, and need for localized content, they’re often thinking about English, French, Kiswalhili, or Xhosa. tweetmeme_source...
What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

Published on: Jan 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Today, the gossip says that Apple will show off a 10-inch touch screen device with the amazing multi-touch gestures that make the iPhone such a breeze. It will also...
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