BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
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15 Feb 2019

Kenya's BRCK acquires ISP Surf

Value of the deal undisclosed, but will result in one of the biggest public Wi-Fi zones in the region claims BRCK CEO.
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Is "mobile-first" Africa increasing digital divide?

Panelists at Africa Tech Summit held recently in Kigali debate critical issues facing operators.
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20 Oct 2015

Africa: govts urged to review taxation to lower connectivity costs

Spectrum auction suggested as a way to expose citizens to economic opportunities.
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10 Aug 2015

BRCK internet device to support Kenya's education

Self-powered mobile Wi-Fi device attracts interest from leading institutions.
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7 Jul 2014

First shipments planned for Kickstarter-funded BRCK

CEO Erik Hersman says 800 units are being sent to 45 countries around the world.
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1 Nov 2013

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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24 Oct 2013

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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28 May 2013

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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6 May 2013

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.