The sharp increase of e-waste has not been matched with policy and regulatory mechanisms designed to cope with the influx of e-waste in developing countries generated from usage within and from illegal trade-related dumping. Huge populations and the environment are now unduly exposed to the devastating effects of the unmitigated handling of e-waste. This dismal situation spins a tragic story for many in the developing world who unknowingly make a choice between poverty and poison.4 Unfortunately, many people who have to pay the price never have the opportunity to have a say in the matter. Governments all over the world have identified ICTs as a key element in the delivery of services to their citizens and in the expansion of business as they seek more prosperity for their citizens.5 The uptake of broadband networks (which provide high speed access to the Internet) results in the replacement of massive copper infrastructure.