Tech Innovation
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DANDELION KENYA ENGAGES YOUTH & NAKURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO LEND THEIR VOICE TO POST2015 DISCUSSIONS
May 22, 2015The post2015 Development agenda has been lauded for being open and inclusive such that people of all ages, gender and abilities particularly the youth and are no longer side-lined in the development agenda in which they... -
INSTRUMENTALIZATION AND HOW FAR WE HAVE TAKEN IT
May 11, 2015Smart economics, participation in the labour force and an accelerated development trajectory is a very compelling narrative put forward to justify why governments, should invest in women, girls and young people. The same arguments have been... -
African Tech Space: Opportunities for Youths to Excel
Apr 21, 2015The technology space is particularly notable for the amount of entrepreneurial activity it attracts. The current rise of new entrepreneurs in Africa’s tech industry is creating economic uplift and increased GDP and myriad of opportunities especially... -
U.S, Nigeria, others in joint maritime exercise
Mar 26, 2015Twenty three nations, including Nigeria, are actively participating in the 2015 Obangame Express — a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command. The purpose of the exercise is to test multinational maritime forces in... -
Samsung is introducing a range of products to the African market
Feb 24, 2015Samsung Electronics is introducing a range of products to the African market at the sixth annual Africa Forum in Antalya, Turkey, as the company continues to contribute to the continent’s ongoing transformation in the consumer electronics space.... -
Challenges facing Africa’s elections
Feb 24, 2015Dr. Ferran Martinez i Coma, The Electoral Integrity Project, University of Sydney Forthcoming elections in Africa face many challenges. This includes the postponement of general elections in Nigeria due to violence from Boko Haram and technical... -
Samsung Launches Smart School In Senegal
Feb 17, 2015The Senegal Ministry of Education and Samsung Electronics Africa today announced the launch of a mobile education solution aimed at creating positive change and providing an advanced and interactive classroom experience for learners. Installed at the... -
Mobile Money Launched In Ethiopia To Drive Financial Inclusion At The Grassroots
Feb 11, 2015Lion International Bank and Somali Micro Finance in partnership with BelCash Technology Solution PLC launched the official pilot of the HelloCash mobile money services. BelCash Technology Solution PLC is an Ethiopian based technology service provider for... -
Makanjuola Taiwo Speaks About INEC Citizens Contact Centre
Jan 22, 2015At the two-day INEC Youth Summit, Mr Makanjuola Taiwo of the Citizens Contact Centre (CCC) mentioned that the (CCC) was established primarily to enable a two way communication between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and... -
Africa: Local Internet Hosting Opportunities Key To Furthering Internet Development In Africa – Report
Jan 14, 2015Local Internet hosting is key to the development of the Internet ecosystem in emerging countries, according to a report released today by the Internet Society. The development of locally relevant Internet content that is attractive to...