November 2014
The Rise of Africa’s Think-Tanks
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Ghana’s economy: A cabinet full of bitter pills
Against the backdrop of a ballooning import bill, a shortfall in the supply of the US dollar and a generally haemorrhaging economy, even the most …
Poor quality mars Nigeria telecoms
However, not all is totally rosy; operators, the regulator, the government and subscriber groups continue to puzzle over the causes of the poor quality of …
Africa’s urban revolution
The future of Africa, as it is in other parts of the world, is urban. In fact Africa has already 52 cities with a population of …
ICT in Africa: Focus now on broadband
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) predicted in a recent report that over 50% of the global population will have internet access within the next three …
Dancing with the Russian Bear
Has South Africa already entered into a $10bn nuclear deal with Russia? Mystery surrounds the cryptic announcements made by Russia’s nuclear authority and South Africa’s …
Angola: Constructing a new country
In 2002, Angola emerged from almost 30 years of internal conflict. Since then, the nation has developed into one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Africa’s second-biggest …
Can M-Pesa travel outside Kenya?
Launched in 2007, the M-Pesa mobile money service – introduced by dominant mobile operator Safaricom – is used by 70% of Kenya’s adult population, and …
ICT in Africa: The future is brighter
The telecommunications boom has truly arrived in Africa. The last decade has witnessed a period of huge growth, skyrocketing investment and crucial technological advancement in …
ACET: A roadmap for transformation
Its vision is that by 2025 “all African countries will drive their own growth and transformation agendas, led by the private sector and supported by …