Africa Technology and Investment Digest 3
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Google Launches Africa Blog and Forum Google made a surprise announcement this week launching a new blog specifically focused on their efforts in sub-Saharan Africa....
The Secret Diaries of Ugandan Survivors The ‘Uganda diaries’ project is part of IRIN’s (Integrated Regional Information Networks) coverage of the humanitarian impact of the decades-long conflict in northern Uganda and the ongoing peace talks between the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels and the government. Their aim is to tell the stories of ordinary people and how the violence has changed their lives; how they feel about peace, leaving the camps and returning home; starting over and justice. These are stories of immense courage and above all, hope, that after 20 years, a return to normality is possible.
GoogleServe Aims to Participate in Local Communities
Dow Jones Introduces Titans 50 Index
Coca-Cola Invests $60 Million in African Interests
Nigeria Invests in Fiber Optic Infrastructure
Appfrica Search Tool for Firefox 3
CARE’s Social Network: A Missed Opportunity The problem with non-profits getting into the social networking space is that they tend to think of it as an extension of their existing campaigns instead of truly trying to innovate and offer something new to the world. In my opinion, if you aren’t going to do it well, then partner with someone who will. I’m talking about Care.org who recently launched http://we.care.org, a ’social network’ (and I use the term loosely) aimed at encouraging communication around various development projects.
