Afrilabs Links Entrepreneurs, Startups, Tech Communities in Africa

Erik Hersman, director of operations at the non-profit Ushahidi, today announced the launch of a network of startup incubators and tech communities throughout Africa. Dubbing the new venture Afrilabs, the network is meant to connect a thriving scene of tech entrepreneurs involved in such outfits as iHub in Kenya, Hive Colab in Uganda, ActivSpaces in Cameroon, Nailab in Kenya, and Banta Labs in Senegal.

Broadband world: Connecting Africa

Interesting interactive map showing total user’s online and the spread of submarine cable systems (EASSy, SAT-3, etc) over time. Also includes a great article on Kenya (Nairobi) becoming East Africa’s “hi-tech hub” (Ushahidi was mentioned). We need more of these types of articles.