From farming to films: how the web is changing Africa

Businesses are also beginning to tap into the desire of millions of its consumers to access entertainment online. One of the best examples is in Nigeria, where the stunning success of Real Nolly Movies provides a benchmark for budding technology entrepreneurs across the continent. Read more

Interconnection efforts in Africa receive major boost

Efforts by the Internet Society to interconnect Africa received a major boost this week from the African Union and the European Internet Exchange Association, to establish new exchanges and support existing ones, respectively, it was said at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum. Read More

The Weirdest Battles Over New Domain Names

This past spring, ICANN, the international group that oversees all domain names, announced applicants for a whole raft of new .coms. Unlike previous top-level domains, like .com and .org, these would be privately owned and controlled Read more

Saudi Arabia and OIV object to .wine domain

Saudi Arabian authorities have objected to a series of new internet domain name extensions including .wine, .vodka and .bar, which would allow new addresses for drinks-based websites. The country’s IT and communications regulator has also objected to other domains, including .gay and .sexy. Read More