Africa

Could you be a FrontlineSMS:Intern?

Following our recent recruitment drive, this month we’re bringing on board a second software developer and a new FrontlineSMS Project Manager, both based out of our new (donated) London offices. Expect an announcement on that soon. In the meantime, as we continue to build our team – and capacity – to respond to the growing demands and interest in FrontlineSMS, we’re now looking to fill an exciting new position for an Intern.

links for 2010-03-10

Recycling – tyres, motorbike wheels and water pumps

What do you get if you cross tractor tyres, motorbike wheels and a water pump? Well, in Africa you could get anything! Here’s an odd combination of things related to water – recycled tractor tyres cut to make water troughs

links for 2010-03-09

John Wilbanks on Science Commons, and generativity in science

John Wilbanks, the founder of Science Commons, is in the midst of a big move. His division of Creative Commons, focused on opening scientific research and innovation, is now five years old and is being “airlifted” to California to try to bring some of their ideas into the Creative Commons movement as a whole.

Crowdfunding and Seed Funding in African Tech

I’ve written a couple of times about the lack of seed funding in Africa, and how to find the entrepreneurs to fund if you did have seed capital. We’re starting to see a few angel investors like Sean Murphy of Chembe Ventures making their way around the continent, but they are not nearly enough to fulfill the capacity of ideas and individuals who need startup capital.

links for 2010-03-08

Tandaa Kenya Meeting: Local Digital Content

“If Africans are to get online en masse, they need a reason to go there. Their lives, their stories”
- Dennis Gikunda of Google Kenya, requoting Alim Walji who was at Google.org and is now at the World Bank.

ICANN Comes to Nairobi

ICANN is the body that governs the assignment of domain names and IP addresses worldwide. It’s supposedly a non-profit, but their salaries might indicate otherwise.

Myweku - All Things African

From Site:My Weku was borne out of a strong desire to:• Unearth positive news, talent and inspirational figures across Africa.• Provide a hub for discussing and celebrating “All Things African….” My Weku is a première online resource for the review, analysis and promotion of African Culture in its entirety.

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