The 4 Most Exciting Developments Right Now in the African Tech Industry
Recently, the always charismatic Teddy Ruge was interviewed by The Stream about the African technology industry. While you can watch the full interview here, there...
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The Top 6 Technology Challenges in International Development
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GSBI Silicon Valley is Recruiting Advanced Social Ventures for 2013
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Nairobi Technology Salon: What are the Technology Challenges in International Development?
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Failure is the F-Word in International Development
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Congratulations to Ghana for first place in mobile-broadband penetration in Africa
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