Welcome to an exciting edition of "The Voices of Public Interest Technology Podcast" with your host, Oarabile Mudongo. Today, we delve into the captivating world of Digital Africa: Exploring the Intersection of Laws, Policies, and the Digital Economy. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking journey that unveils the future of Africa's digital landscape. Ever pondered what lies ahead for Africa's digital economy? How are the continent's distinct perspectives on laws and policies are shaping...

Welcome to The Voices of Public Interest Technology Podcast with Oarabile Mudongo. In this episode, we explore the exciting topic of "Beyond the Law: Using Code to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector and Tech Industry". Joining me today is renowned Technologist and Consultant Celso Bessa, a developer and data scientist with a deep interest in technology for social change, and human rights defense. Celso will share his insights and experience on how we can leverage...

Welcome to The Voices of Public Interest Technology Podcast with Oarabile Mudongo. In this episode, we'll be discussing the Impact of Twitter's API Closure: What Possibilities Are Lost? Twitter's recent announcement to close its API has left developers, businesses, researchers, and users concerned about the future of social media innovation. Our special guest, Lucas Lago, a data journalist, discusses the implications of Twitter's API closure, including the limitations it presents...

Are you concerned about the digital resilience of African civil societies? Tune in to this episode of the VoPIT Podcast with your host, Oarabile Mudongo, as we explore the topic of Strengthening Digital Resilience for African Civil Societies. Our guest expert, Brian Byaruhanga, a Media Democracy Fund Tech Exchange Fellow with CIPESA, shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by African communities when it comes to protecting their online freedoms and democratic...

In this episode, our expert host Oarabile Mudongo is joined by a true visionary in the Public Interest Technology (PIT) space: Esther Mwema. Esther is a Senior Atlantic Fellow and Co-founder of Digital Grassroots, she's an artist and digital inequalities practitioner with a wealth of experience in internet governance, digital transformation, and innovation. Together with Oarabile, she delves into the fascinating topic of the intersection of arts, technology, and social impact in the PIT...

Welcome to the Voices of Public Interest Technology Podcast (VoPIT) supported by  the Media Democracy Fund project of the New Venture Fund. Where we talk all about how technology shapes our society! Join Oarabile Mudongo, your host and his multi-disciplinary expert guests: technologists, community organizers, researchers, engineers, technology advisors and many others mission-driven organisations while we dive deep into equity, fundamental rights, and social justice issues. Let's jump...