http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1064 en_GB_DOC http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160970/1/1064 ‘Tikwere’ in Malawi is becoming hugely popular among students and teachers alike who are greatly benefiting from this innovative approach to learning through radio. Broadcast daily for half-an-hour, it has lessons on literacy, English language and life skills. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160959/1/1064 Ghana is on track to achieve the target of universal Internet access. The country has made a remarkable progress in last few years in connecting people through fixed phones and mobiles. It has now the telephone density of close to 40% and the Internet subscriptions are also growing at a steady pace. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160948/1/1064 Unless the world learns to master ICTs in different languages, an inclusive information and knowledge society cannot be built, feels Adama Samassékou President of the World Network for Linguistic Diversity (MAAYA) and African Academy of Languages (ACALAN). According to him, linguistic diversity is needed to promote cross-cultural dialogue. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160947/1/1064 In today’s digitally-driven world, podcasts are emerging as a popular medium of disseminating information. Though, electricity remains a major barrier to audio players penetrating remote areas, case studies from countries like Peru and Sri Lanka highlight the crucial role this technology can play in voicing the voiceless. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160923/1/1064 After successful experiment in India, Vodacom has begun trials of Nokia Siemens Networks Village Connection system in Tanzania. The system so called is a partnership-based business strategy to increase the reach of mobile network further.