The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies artificial intelligence. Far from being a harbinger…
Kenya’s Maasai vets and the Android connection
There is much excitement in the developed world over the strides that have been made in the mobile market during the last couple of…
Google testing ‘Baraza’, an African Q&A site
There’s a new service coming out from Google, tentatively called “Baraza”, which is the term used for meeting place in Swahili. It’s a service…
Zambian gov’t backs off threat to shut down ISPs
Zambia’s communications authority reversed its decision to shut down five main internet service providers on Wednesday, saying they would be allowed another chance to…
Ethan Zuckerman on why rich nations dominate news
Ever wondered why Nigeria gets so little media coverage and why places like Japan enjoy so much more attention from the world’s press? That’s…
