Appfricast 10 – Ten Years Strong
Ten Years Strong. James Wire of Linux Solutions discusses how technology use in Africa has changed over the the ten years he’s been a successful software entrepreneur here in Uganda. As a supporter and developer of free and open-source software (FOSS), he stresses the role of open source, locally developed software solutions versus epensive, proprietary … Read more
Appfricast 9 – The Out-take Show
The Out-take Show. Following the session from last week I left my iPhone recording the conversation as we continued talking about what it’s like to be a programmer here in Uganda. Download or Stream the Podcast – MP3 | Subscribe .
Appfricast 8 – An Interview With Appfrica Labs
An Interview With Appfrica Labs A roundtable interview with all the developers at Appfrica Labs! Features Jon Gosier (CEO/Director), Barbara Birungi (Administrative Assistant), Felix Kitaka (Developer), Jerry Opolot (PHP Developer), Ivan Kavuma (COO/Director of Operations), Emma Oluka (Developer) and Dennis Senyonjo (Mobile Apps Developer). Who are these developers from Uganda, who are their heroes, what … Read more
Appfricast 7
Jon is Sick. Afriparty at SXSWi. Kongoni, a new African Linux distro. Zoopy and Vodacom, the plot thickens. Download or Stream the Podcast – MP3 | Subscribe LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kongoni: An African Linux Distro Appfrica Labs Joins Kuv Capital Zoopy and Vodacom News Photo by PlesserChick
Appfricast 6
Culture Wars. This episodes talks about Vodacom, A24 Media’s growing number of partners, Offline Gmail, Disruptive Journalism and more. Download or Stream the Podcast – MP3 | Subscribe LINKS FROM THE SHOW Re-Hacking Your World Thoughts on Disruptive Journalism Singularities of Globalization and Convergeance Blogging an African Novel Vodacom’s Growth A24 Media Vote in the … Read more
Appfricast 5
Bigger, better, uncut! It’s the first Appfricast of the new year. This episode discusses the phonetic Arabic search engine Yamli, the Legoland Inauguration, Photosynth, Souktel and Ushahidi’s partnership with Al Jeezera and the potential merger between MTN SA and Verizon SA. Download or Stream the Podcast – MP3 | Subscribe LINKS FROM THE SHOW Audacity … Read more
Appfricast 4
Back to the Future! DotSub subtitles web video in multiple languages, Blueworld gets a make over, Yahoo launches Mail Apps, and YouTube faces competitive threat. [MP3 | Subscribe] LINKS FROM THE SHOW Who Will Perserve Your Digital Data? Yahoo To Launch Mail App Platform DotSub: Any Video, Any Language BlueWorld’s Redesign YouTube Hulu
Appfricast 3
Following the Facebook Dev Garage in Uganda, I interviewed Appfrica Labs and Makerere University Student Moses Mugisha, successful Ugandan web entrepreneur Benge Solomon King from NodeSix and Peace CORP volunteer/developer Thad Caraski to get their individual perspectives on the event. [MP3 | Subscribe] LINKS FROM THE SHOW NodeSix Interview With NodeSix Facebook Dev Garage Kampala … Read more
Appfricast 2
Interview with Facebook senior engineer Charlie Cheever and Samasource founder Leila Chirayath at Makerere University in Uganda! Also how it all came about and why I feel it’s important. [MP3 | Subscribe] Facebook’s Charlie Cheever and Samasource’s Leila Chirayath tour Makerere University with faculty member Colin Asiimwe. Links From the Show Samasource Uganda Facebook Garage … Read more
Appfricast 1.2
Another Appfricast! While testing out my podcast syndication tools I discuss the upcoming Facebook Garage, Barcamp Ghana and Vodafone’s Widget Zone. [MP3] Links From the Show Vodafone Widget Zone Startups Nigeria HIV Patients Getting High off Treatment Facebook Garage Kampala Gmail To Do Lists
