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Rest in Peace, Guido Sohne

The following message was posted to NV in a comment thread by Guido's sister in law. She has agreed to me giving it wider notice here. FYI, Guido passed away in Nairobi last week. He was only 34 years old. Here is a 5/6/08 facebook post from his sister Sandra:

Guido Sohne just won't stay outta the news>>>>Africa catches up on IT
Source: blog.foreignpolicy.com

But now, something of real value is coming out of the region's computers. A Ghanaian software developer is popularizing Semacode, a combination of Internet technology and shoe-leather gumption that he helped create.

Newsvine's Guido Sohne on BBC.com> The signs of Ghana's tech success
Source: BBC News

You are on holiday in Ghana's capital, Accra. Walking down the street, you wonder what that tall building with the clock tower is to your left. On the gatepost, you see a little black and white drawing - a calling card from one of Ghana's leading software developers, Guido Sohne.

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