AI-focused MozFestival heads to Zambia
According to the Mozilla foundation, the event will explore the power of AI, data, and community-centred tech solutions.
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Additional tax slapped on digital irks Kenyans
Country’s parliament is considering an additional 1.5% income tax on digital products and services.
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Ushahidi introduces platform to help monitor Kenya's elections
Uchaguzi will monitor incidences of electoral offences, violence, peace activities and inform Kenyans on how the country and constituencies vote.
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Kenya's Ushahidi launches apps for offline data collection
Crowdsourcing data platform extends offering to include offline users.
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Kenya: Social media filling potholes in govt service delivery
Big data, social media at the centre of online roads maintenance campaign.
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Ushahidi unveils software as a service package
Crowdsource platform adapted to enhance customer interface.
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Kenya’s BRCK team plan video streaming hybrid solar eclipse
Spin-off Ushahidi internet device to be tested in Lake Turkana on November 3.
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Production delays hit Kenya’s BRCK
Ushahidi’s “backup generator of the internet” device has its release date pushed to January.
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Kenya terror attack: Ushahidi develops emergency app
Web-based mobile application dubbed ‘Ping’ developed to handle group check-ins during crises.
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Kenya’s BRCK surpasses $125,000 Kickstarter goal
Over 800 backers have raised more than $127,000 to help manufacture the device.
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Ushahidi turns to Kickstarter to raise funding for 'BRCK'
Device, which has an eight hour battery life, is dubbed a backup generator for the internet.
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Liberia’s iLab lights up
Tech hub has strong links to a similar innovation centre setup in Nairobi.