Google sidestepping SA

So Kenya is where it is all happening at the moment. Yes Google’s Sub-Saharan head office is going to be stationed in Kenya. Surely South Africa has the infrastructure and is better managed for one of the biggest global companies around?

No reason was sighted but I am sure that because of Google’s online nature it had something to do with the problems and dilemmas South Africa’s Internet users endure on a daily basis. One could argue that a 4MB ADSL line just won’t cut it.

Whatever Google’s reason is, the fact must strike the heart of all people wanting South Africa to succeed. To lose out on the potential investment Google would put into the country is appalling. And if the Internet regulation is to blame then something needs to be done. But then again we all know this, let’s just hope the people in charge could be as educated.