Stories from 1 July 2007
Colombia: Gay Pride Parades on July 1
PISO TR3S [ES] does not understand the reasoning why Colombians from the gay community take part in pride parades and whether these parades help their cause in gaining more rights.
Peru: OLPC Presentation in Lima
As reported by Backdraft [ES], the One Laptop Per Child project will be presented by Eduardo Silva at the Universidad Continental in Lima.
Africa: 2007 AISI Media Awards
“The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners are pleased to announce the 2007 AISI Media Awards,” writes the Nigerian blogger, Oro: “The Awards are aimed at individual journalists and media institutions based in Africa that are “promoting journalism which contributes to a better understanding of the information society...
Liberia: we gave you power, give us education
Liberia Stories writes about the protest by the students of the University of Liberia: “I was there in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, when hundreds of University of Liberia students took to the streets. They did it in support of their professors who are on strike until...
Indonesia: Introducing Tasa Nugraza Barley
A Fatih Sayud introduces Indonesian blogger Tasa Nugraza Barley in his latest post. Fatih Sayud considers Tasa Nugraza as an impartial and credible Indonesian blogger.
Singapore: iPhone plans and Singapore rates
Think Asia is cheaper when it comes to mobile plans. Yuhui does a bit of research on mobile rates in Singapore and comes up with a surprise.
Philippines: Early Chinese in Philippines
Senorenrique has images from a museum in Manila. The particular exhibit focuses on the lives of early Chinese settlers in the Philippines.
Alberto Fujimori: Arrested in Chile, Running in Japan, Dreaming of Peru
Alberto Fujimori, the former president of Peru now under house arrest in Chile, has surprised everyone with the announcement that he will run for the Senate in his motherland, Japan. Despite his future being in the hands of the Chilean Supreme Court, where he facing charges of corruption and human...
Japan: Fingerprinting coming soon
Turner at Keeping Pace In Japan writes about Japan's new fingerprinting system, set to commence in November of this year, which will apply to all foreign nationals entering the country.
Videos of Omani Town after Cyclone Gonu
Sue Hutton of newsBriefsOman has posted a collection of videos showing the destruction caused by the cyclone Gonu in the Omani town of Quriyat.
Africa: the Hippos are not relevant in Africa
Is the Hippo generation becoming relevant in Africa? Imnakoya responds:”The Hippos are not becoming irrelevant as Hash emphatically states in his post; they continue to dominate core segments of the African public sector! And will not be made to disappear just by the abundant passion and creativity the Cheetahs possess.”
Kenya: crossing the Atlantic to learn social responsibility!
Fikirte questions the central theme of the documentary, The Boys of Baraka: “I watched the documentary a few minutes ago and I was left with a big “Huh?” The boys crossed the Atlantic to learn from white Americans about some life-changing virtues in a remote part of Kenya. It really...
Malawi: Windmill genius, burying the first lady, and other things Malawian
The most exciting phenomenon in the Malawian blogosphere as I am writing is the 19-year-old William Kamkwamba. Five years ago, William dropped out of secondary school just after two terms due to lack of money for school fees. Visiting a nearby school library supplied by the Malawi Teacher Training Activity (MTTA), a USAID project, he one day found a book on how to make electricity using home-made materials, and today he has not only built a windmill that is attracting attention around the world, he was also given a standing ovation at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference, held June 4-7 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Africa: Africa Cookbook Project moving forward
TEDGlobal 2007 in Arusha, Tanzania, gave birth to Africa Cookbook Project: “At TEDGLOBAL in Arusha, Tanzania in June, 2007, we launched the “Africa Cookbook Project,” whose goal is to archive African culinary writing and make it widely available on the continent and beyond. A database is being developed and copies...
Senegal: sustainable development: a lesson from solar project
Drawing lessons from a donor-funded solar project in rural Senegal, Afromusing discusses Bottom Up vs Top Down approach to development projects: “The project had good intentions it appears, what with the powerful image of a hut with a solar panel on its roof. As reported on the article, the project...
Rwanda: Rwanda, Knowledge Economy, and the East African Community
Why is Rwanda's membership in the East African Community important to ICT practitioners in the region?: “This is because Rwanda was developing its ICT industry before its regional neighbours had an inkling of the potential and competitive edge ICT gives nations. Rwanda has a knowledge-based economy that is only matched...
Uganda: Human ATMs
Emeka writes about an interesting financial transaction model in Uganda, which uses human beings as ATMs: “These ‘human ATMs’ are in fact shopkeepers or other small-business owners who are employed by UML as agents. Since they are located in the villages where UML’s clients live, they are much more convenient...
Africa: mobile phones are Africa's PC
White African sees mobile phones as the primary tool for web access in Africa: “Ever since I first heard someone mention that mobile phones were “Africa’s PC” I was hooked. I still am. My most recent trip to East and Southern Africa has done nothing but confirm my thoughts on...
Malawi: Upgrading the windmill made from local materials
William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill from local materials, writes about the work of upgrading the windmill and home power system: “1. First we planned the locations of all the new lights, switches and power outlets. 2. Then, we installed conduit and lighting, switch and outlet boxes throughout the house....
