Weekly news roundup February 16

Created By: Esther on 16-Feb-2007 12:00 AM

Gambia: solar powered internet shops
The president of The Gambia officially opened two Next-door Internet, Communication and Energy Service (NICE) shops in Wellingara, Gambia. These multi-services shops, which are wireless and solar-powered, provide an affordable range of services for those at the lower end of the economic ladder.

Mobile networks powered by wind
The world's first mobile phone base station powered by wind and the sun's rays will soon open in Namibia. The trial follows a pilot held in Swindon, UK, led by Motorola. Mobile firm MTC Namibia will run the cell.

Mobile phones to help Africa's health workers deliver
Mobile phone companies have announced a new US$10 million initiative to help health workers in Africa deliver quality services to HIV/AIDS patients.

Africa’s internet gap getting wider
Broadband Internet connections in Africa are expected to more than double by 2011, but the continent is falling further behind the rest of the world as governments fail to open markets and drive down costs.

Wireless to the rescue
Setting up a wireless network at your school is a lot easier than you think. The Internet is an astonishing source of educational resources: Lesson plans, classroom-product reviews, and even psychological support for those dark days when your students are straining your mental balance are only a Google search away.

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