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  • Twitter: why I drink from the hose, and how.

    Lately I have been having a lot of conversations with my friends about Twitter. Many of them already know what micro blogging is, so most of the conversations have tended to revolve around our...
  • How to save money as an African Start up

    Saving money is a priority for any startup, but especially so if the startup is based in a developing economy. When it comes to keeping the purse-strings tight, Appafrica has some wisdom to share: 2...
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    Mind your language: connecting East Africa to the web.

    "The cables are coming!"
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    Getting Online: Going wireless in Kampala

    As you might imagine, getting regular wireless internet access here has been challenging. There are a few Infocom Hotspots in the city (Design Agenda café at the Jubilee Insurance Building is...
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    Biodiesel for a Boda-Boda economy

    If you are into engines and/or the environment, you might have heard about a guy called Jonathan Goodwin. By experimenting with diesel technology and alternative fuels, Goodwin has figured out a way...
  • Visualize the News: the marumushi newsmap

    The web is full of great little apps that demonstrate innovative information architectures and designs. I was having a conversation with Silumesii from Pencilcase Studios about web designs and he...