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Africa ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010
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 I share what I believe will be the major ICT trends and some of the countries to watch this year. In general, 2010 promises [...]
Technology, Education and Development - Why Africa is Being Left Behind
I had a startlingly revealing conversation a few weeks ago with a taxi driver in Nairobi. During the course of our conversation, he told me that he used to be an auto mechanic and had quit to become a taxi driver. When I asked him why he quit, he told me that there was no [...]
A few weeks ago, I was watching CNN on the Television when I came across a short segment on the future of email or more specifically, the death of email. Several experts interviewed were of the view that email is definitely on its death bed. Instead, the experts claim that the younger generation has eschewed [...]
M-commerce and its Impact on Africa
Until very recently, most Africans did not have access to credit or debit cards let alone ones that were internationally recognized. I recall when credit cards were introduced to East Africa in the early 2000’s, it was a battle to secure one. The bank required that you make a hefty deposit and sign all manner [...]
How Information Communication Technology (ICT) is transforming Africa
This year, the Kenya Information and Communication Technology (ICT) regulator, the Kenyan Communications Commission (KCC) marked its first 10 year anniversary with flamboyant radio, newspaper and television adverts detailing its achievements. Many of the radio stations have been offering cash prizes to listeners who can innovatively detail what life was like before the advent of [...]
