| Population (millions) |
29.86 (2006) |
| Literacy rate |
67 (2005) |
| Gross national product per capita |
294 US$ (2005) |
| Households with TV |
5 (2005) |
| Radios per 1000 people |
120.9 (1997) |
| Telephone mainlines per 100 people |
0.36 (2006) |
| Mobile subscribers per 100 people |
6.73 (2006) |
| Personal computers per 1000 people |
9 (2005) |
| Internet subscribers per 100 people |
0.03 (2006) |
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 South Africa: How can feminists use ICTs to their advantage? 
16/02/2008 (APC) --
The first-ever Feminist Tech eXchange (FTX) held recently in Cape Town brought together more than 100 activists from around the globe. Organised by the APC women’s programme in the run up to the massive women’s movement forum AWID, the capacity-building and information-exchange event explored various technologies such as video, audio, social networking platforms and other emerging ICT tools.
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Nokia launches recycling initiative in East Africa
06/04/2008 () --
Nokia has launched a recycling initiative in East Africa that offers consumers a structured way to dispose of old mobile phones and accessories. The move comes amid fears that cast-off mobile phones are posing an increasing risk of hazardous toxic chemicals in the developing world.
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Microsoft's latest anti-hack tactic
21/04/2008 (Techarp) --
Microsoft has released an "update" that checks if your version of Windows is licensed. If not, your system will be disabled. Activists say the anti-piracy download dressed up as an update is nothing less than spyware.
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APC supports call against more chemicals in PCs
05/05/2008 (APC) --
APC is supporting environmentalists’ calls for South Africa to oppose moves to increase the use of fire retardant chemicals in electronics. More chemicals could increase the difficulty and danger in recycling electronic waste, or e-waste, and may pose serious health risks to consumers.
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Global call to back free and open standards
19/05/2008 (Tectonic) --
The Digital Standards Organization (Digistan) and its supporters are calling on governments around the globe to use only free and open standards. The organisation, which was set up to defend and promote open digital standards, plans to adopt the Hague Declaration on May 21. Organisations and individuals supporting the effort are also being asked to sign the declaration.
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Breeding toxins from dead PCs
13/06/2008 (Guardian) --
The dumping of the developed world's electronic trash, or e-waste, is in direct contravention of international legislation and is causing serious health problems for inhabitants of the shanty towns that have sprung up amid the smouldering dumps in Lagos and Accra. The Guardian's Richard Wray reports.
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e-WASTE: First round to the environment at the IEC
13/06/2008 () --
A majority in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has rejected a move to put more flame-retardant chemicals in electronics. But environmentalists caution that one battle has not won the war on environmentally hazardous technology.
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Privacy protection: New APC partnership launched
10/07/2008 (APC) --
A new online privacy and data protection consultancy firm called 80/20 Thinking is partnering with APC to support initiatives in developing countries that are working towards strengthening democratic processes and civil liberties.
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APC: Another take on piracy needed
05/08/2008 (APC) --
As new copyright laws attempt to keep pace with the shifting landscape of digital cultural production, legal restrictions on media use and distribution are being championed by heavyweights in the global media industry. This has led to the web of restrictions on media consumption becoming denser. APC hopes to re-shape the discourse surrounding piracy by providing a thoroughly researched, credible alternative to the industry’s data.
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SAT-3 reinforces market monopolies in Africa - Study
08/09/2008 (APC) --
An APC study examining the impact the SAT-3 fibre optic submarine cable has had on telecommunications in four African countries has found that the potential of the cable has not been properly exploited. Instead, ownership of the cable by telecoms incumbents in the countries researched has reinforced their market positions.
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Social networks: Activists move in...
06/03/2009 --
Facebook is not just a way to get back in touch with old classmates from school or see what your “friends” are up to. Activists around the world are taking advantage of this new virtual space to expand their reach and establish more immediate and interactive contact with individuals and organisations from an ever wider range of backgrounds. ITeM, an APC member in Uruguay, talked with APCNoticias about how it is using this web-based tool, and shared some practical advice for others who are experimenting with social networks and other Web 2.0 tools.
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Survey of e-learning in Africa
03/03/2009 --
According to this 10-page report, e-learning is in its infancy in Africa; but the evidence suggests that there is nevertheless considerable enthusiasm for the potential that it offers across the educational spectrum, not only for universities and schools, but also for vocational training, for lifelong learning, and for marginalised groups such as street children and those with disabilities.
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Extent of online threat to children disputed
16/01/2009 --
A task force created by 49 US state attorneys general to look into the problem of sexual solicitation of children online has concluded that there really is not a significant problem. The findings run counter to popular perceptions of online dangers as reinforced by depictions in the media.
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How much impact do ICTs have?
12/01/2009 --
Almost everyone agrees that ICTs can make a substantial difference to the poor. However, the evidence base is still weak. A new study – carried out by key donor and NGO actors in the sector and summarised in this briefing – looks at the reasons why the evidence base is not as strong as in other development sectors and makes recommendations for firming things up.
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Fibre: 'Arteries of the modern world'
18/09/2008 --
They are the arteries of the modern world. Stretching for tens of thousands of miles over the ocean beds, the vast web of intercontinental submarine cables have brought the possibility of cheap high-speed internet and clear long-distance telephone calls to all major parts of the globe. Except one.
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New policy framework tool
04/02/2008 --
A new publication offers policymakers in emerging markets a framework to enable them to provide sustainable and workable solutions to the challenges of digital inclusion. The publication was commissioned by LIRNE.NET as part of its World Dialogue on Regulation for Network Economies programme.
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