Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
- 24 Bit
Discussion with Alex Handrah Aime on Facebook’s Connectivity Initiatives and Investments in Africa
In this episode, Nick Kanali sits down with Alex Handrah Aime. Director, Network Investments - Emerging Markets at Facebook
- News
Internet Society Foundation launches $200,000 BOLT Grant for teams addressing Connectivity Gap
Internet Society Foundation launches BOLT Grant to promote digital inclusion.
- News
2Africa Cable System to reach the Arabian Gulf, Pakistan and India
This extension will bring the total length of the 2Africa cable system to over 45,000 kilometers, making it the longest…
- Announcements
Over 85 Million malware attacks reported in Africa in first half of 2021
Malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the first half of…
- News
Nokia, UNICEF & Safaricom connect more Primary Schools to the Internet
Nokia has come together with multiple stakeholders, including Safaricom, UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect…
- Announcements
2Africa Announces New Cable Branches to Seychelles, Comoros and Angola
The 2Africa consortium, comprised of China Mobile International, Facebook, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC, announced today…
- News
Kenya leads Africa in access to Digital Infrastructure
Digital devices and services have improved the daily lives of 84% of Kenyans – while nearly one third said that…
- Opinion
Are East Africa’s Data Centers Ready for Digital Demands?
Our demand for faster speeds and better connectivity isn’t going to lessen. The good news is that data center spending…
- News
Liquid Technologies and Facebook build Fibre Network in the DRC
Facebook will invest in the fibre build and support network planning. Liquid Technologies will own, build and operate the fibre…
- How To/ Explained
How to stay safe from doxing
Doxing is made possible because there are so many public channels (forums, social media, and application records) where user data…
- Opinion
OP-ED: Why we should never give up on Universal Broadband connectivity
The benefits of growing internet accessibility and access are obvious. In 2019, in Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 650 000 jobs…
- Announcements
Browlocks: Don’t be tricked by this Web Browser Scam
Browlocks rely on fake pages that trick unsuspecting users into either making a call, performing a money transfer, or giving…
- Announcements
Safaricom will give customers Free Data every day for 90 days
For the next 90 days, you can dial *544# and receive free internet bundles from Safaricom. This is part of…
- Announcements
Telkom introduces affordable ‘Mambo’ bundles
Telkom Kenya has launched Mambo 99 and Mambo 199 monthly bundles offering daily allocations of data and minutes.
- News
At least a quarter of users in Kenya, Nigeria and SA have malware hiding in their devices
In 2020, 25% of Kaspersky private users in South Africa, 40% in Kenya and 38% in Nigeria were attacked by…
