A study done for Balancing Act shows how important satellites are to African communications. "A specially commissioned annexe study for Balancing Act’s African Satellite Markets shows that some 29 out of 55 African countries and territories get more than 80% of their total international Internet bandwidth by satellite, and many fixed and mobile operators in the region are also dependent on satellite for their domestic communications as well."

The lack of preparedness of school leavers for the world of work is a long-standing and controversial issue. In countries such as Ghana and Tanzania, where the school system has expanded dramatically post-independence, many young people have faced difficulties finding jobs suited to their skills.

CAF Southern Africa is a non profit organisation that encourages and facilitates effective giving by individuals and companies. CAF Southern Africa enables donors to make the most of their giving and non profit organisations to make the most of their resources.

The lecturers strike bit harder as another university was closed, while some institutions refused to release the tutors' salaries. It was a rude shock for some lecturers yesterday (30 October 2006) who had gone to banks to withdraw their October pay, only to be turned away. Investigation by The East African Standard showed that at least three universities have not released the salaries. At Kenyatta University, which has 700 lecturers, only 100, who are also administrators, have been paid.