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Nigeria: Intel’s radio show to encourage women to utilise IT
The Intel Corporation within Nigeria has unveiled a new radio show, which according to the company, is set to empower women and girls while connecting them to opportunities for personal growth in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The radio show,…
South Africa: Gijima to provide Metro Police with comms solution
The City of Johannesburg has commissioned Gijima, NEC System Integration Business Partner in South Africa, to provide – in partnership with Dimension Data – a completely new Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) solution for its Metro Police offices in Martindale.…
Nigeria: Vodacom trains 25 schoolgirls in IoT
Vodacom Business Nigeria has trained 25 female students from Clemmy High School, Agodo-Egbe in Lagos, in the Internet of Things (IoT). According to the company, this forms part of its support for the Girls in ICT programme. Related: Africa’s Brightest…
Technology to play a bigger role in the workplace of the future
Technology trends are not only disrupting the business environment of today, but is also shaping the way in which business will be conducted in future, as technology is destined to play a bigger role in the workplace of the future.…
Hack Jozi Challenge selects top ten digital ideas
The top ten of the 2016 #Hack.Jozi Challenge has been announced. The varied ideas include ways for parents to reduce screen time for their children, a free pick up and drop off laundry service and an online platform to upload…
Coventry University unveils £1 million scholarship offer to African students
Coventry University has unveiled a £500,000 scholarship offer for international students and announced the establishment of the Africa Institute for Transformational Entrepreneurship (AITE), which aims to boost socio-economic development across the African continent. The announcements come as the university’s vice-chancellor…
14 Middle East & Africa non-profits to receive Microsoft grants
Microsoft Philanthropies has announced grants for over 100 non-profits worldwide, of which 14 are in the Middle East and Africa. These grants are a component of the $75M commitment Microsoft made to increase access to computer science education around the…
Samsung Galaxy Studio doors open in South Africa
The Galaxy Studio pop-up – which is according to the company an immersive customer interaction that demonstrates the power of integrating multiple mobile devices – at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg is one of 12 Galaxy Studios that are being…
ICT can accelerate Sustainable Development Goals
Ericsson has published its 23rd annual Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s performance in 2015 in three areas: responsible business; energy, environment and climate change; and communication for all. The report also highlights how Information and Communications…
IDC reveals new regional research center in Egypt
International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed the opening of its dedicated new office in Cairo’s Smart Village. The firm says a number of analysts and consultants are already on board and that recruitment efforts are continuing after today’s formal inauguration…
Uber South Africa reveals reasons behind rate cuts
This past week Uber had recently revealed that, as of Thursday 07 April 2016, the company would be reducing rates on UberX in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban by up to 20%. While this does make the service more attractive to consumers, more…
South African Uber drivers angry over rate cut
Uber recently revealed that, as of Thursday 07 April 2016, the company will be reducing rates on UberX in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban by up to 20%. While this does make the service more attractive to consumers, more than 200 Uber…
African leaders urge economic transformation
“Our future rests in our hands,” declared Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Mr. Haile Mariam Desalegn on Monday in his keynote speech at the opening of the Conference of Ministers at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa.…
Ethiopia to transform education through technology
Students, teachers and learning institutions in Ethiopia will according to Microsoft, soon be transforming the way they learn and teach through ICT. This is due to Microsoft and the Ministry of Education in Ethiopia having signed an Education Transformation Agreement. The…
Limpopo: Vodacom powers digital classrooms
Vodacom has revealed that teachers and learners in Limpopo can look forward to digital classrooms. This, according to Vodacom, is thanks to the roll-out of a countrywide e-learning programme undertaken by Vodacom in partnership with Samsung. The latest recipients of…
PwC to support entrepreneurship across the African continent
Entrepreneurship must be promoted and supported across the African continent to promote economic growth, boost job creation, and alleviate poverty on the continent. Innovative emerging companies are disruptive and are highly scalable businesses. They require professional services to add value…
