Google brings G-Tanzania to Dar es Salaam

On January 9, 2012, in English, Print, by taha

Google is making some strides to engage the local tech community in Tanzania by organizing a set of Google (G) Days. The two day event is catered to a wide audience, from software developers to entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts.

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East Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit

On December 27, 2011, in English, Print, by ahmed

The region’s infrastructure apparatus has been one of the main hindrances to economic and social development in East Africa. Will the transport corridors be the solution to the region’s infrastructure deficit?

Satellite Cities: Is this the future of East Africa’s urbanization

On November 9, 2011, in English, Print, by ahmed

Rapid urbanization in East Africa has been a cause for some celebration because it is viewed as a benchmark for growth and development. However, how sustainable is this? With the region’s population expected to reach 237 million by 2030, innovative responses are required. Satellite cities are just one example.

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Five Questions with blogger & photographer Pernille Bærendtsen

On October 24, 2011, in English, Print, Visual, by AK

Meet the blogger and photographer whose work you have probably seen on on newspapers, blogs, Facebook and in galleries.

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Patient Capital

On September 18, 2011, in Audio, English, Visual, by aliya

Philanthropy, according to Sasha Dichter, is about risk taking. Being generous with ones money and asking tough questions is how he envisions the betterment of the world.

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