E-hailing app service Bolt has over the past year introduced several proactive safety measures to ensure every commuter gets to their destination in one…
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…
Kenyan startup proposes solution to modern-era information overload
In an age of information abundance, curating meaning is key. Nine months ago that is just what Jon Gosier set out to do as…
How to build global technology companies from Africa
During a relaxed and informal panel discussion at the Tech4Africa conference in Johannesburg entitled “Building for the Global Market. Lessons and learnings from the…
Mesh Potato device could dramatically lower connectivity costs
Steve Song has spent the past two years as a fellow at the Shuttleworth Foundation, looking at ways to lower the costs of communications…