AIMS Believes the NextEinstein Could be African
by Robin Caldwell
NextEinstein is a program that provides the opportunity for Africans to develop as independent, creative problem solvers and teachers. Grants and scholarships allow students throughout Africa to attend the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and be part of building a better continent.
Read MoreHow To Save Money as an African Startup
by Jon Gos
Jason Calacanis recently wrote a blog post entitled “How to save money running a startup (17 really good tips)” that got me thinking. Does any of this apply to my business here in Uganda? If so what and why? It turned out a lot applied. I’ve bootstrapped this company from nothing, and now I’m still [...]
Read MoreCan Freeconomics Work in African Markets? [Part 1]
by Jon Gos![Can Freeconomics Work in African Markets? [Part 1]](http://www.blackweb20.com/wp-content/themes/blackweb20/thumb.php?src=http://www.blackweb20.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ff_free1_f.jpg&h=235&w=600&zc=1&q=95)
I’m a big fan of the work of WIRED Magazine founder and editor Chris Anderson. His most recent book talks about the new economics of ‘Free’ (a.k.a freeconomics) and the shift towards giving away products, skills or services to sell complimentary products, skills or services. Here are examples of a few of the various [...]
Read MoreMTV Base builds on African mobile use and UGC
by Jade
Have you heard of MTV Base? I hadn’t until this past weekend when the first African Music awards show was held. They’re something awesome with their awards show though, they let viewers vote for winners via text message. So, what is MTV Base? Launched in 2005, MTV Base is a 24 [...]
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