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Nigerian Youths motivated by Future Awards 2009
In demonstration of its commitment to support Nigerian youths as well as reward young persons that have excelled exceptionally in their chosen areas of specialization, leading telecoms operator, Zain has thrown its full weight behind this year’s edition of the…
SA to host Digital Broadcasting switchover
PREPARATIONS for the Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum, which South Africa will host early next month, are on schedule. The event, which will take place in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, from February 3-5, is being organized by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation…
GSMA to bring together influential executives
The GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry, will bring together executives of the world’s largest and most influential mobile operators, software companies, equipment providers, internet companies, media and entertainment organizations at the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress.
Fujitsu Siemens launches online shop
FUJITSU Siemens Computers has launched an online shop in South Africa, which it says will sell a range of Fujitsu Siemens computer notebooks, PCs, monitors and accessories.
Egypt political activists turn to internet
THE internet has become the new source of activism for Egypt’s growing opposition movement, Muslim Brotherhood. The use of the internet has enabled the Islamic group to spread the message ahead of massive protests in opposition of the war raging…
Social gaming popular activity with social networks
The Social Networking World Forum – www.socialnetworking-forum.com – is announcing that game producers will demonstrate the multi-platform potential social gaming offers at the show.
Nigerians doubt the transition from analogue to digital will take place by 2012
NIGERIAN legislators are not convinced that government’s ambitions to move from analogue technology to modern digital systems could be achieved by the year 2012, arguing that the relevant ministry needed serious commitment to achieve that goal. The concerns come barely…
Tunisia, SA partners in computer technology for 2010 World Cup
THE Tunisian National Computer Security Agency (ANSI) and South Africa’s COMSEC have teamed up to set up a computer centre ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
New African football website launched
“The most comprehensive website devoted to the coverage of the game of football in Africa www.africansoccerunion.com has been launched on the World Wide Web. The website is being promoted by a team of journalists and stakeholders in African football headed…
Oracle Education Foundation Launches a New Educational Competition
ThinkQuest Narrative Competition 2009 is now open to students and educators worldwide. The ThinkQuest Narrative Competition 2009, a new educational competition sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (OEF), is now open to teams of students, ages 9-19. The competition is…
Faritec gives enterprises a boost with Google Search
Google has launched an Enterprise Search Engine, which saves organisations time and money by giving their users lightning-fast access to the information they need within the enterprise.
Kenya turns to science, technology for food production
KENYAN scientists and researchers are putting heads together in search of lasting solutions to address the perennial challenges of food shortages in most rural parts of the country. Some parts of Kenya are semi-desert with low annual rainfall and high…
Nigerians want government to support science & technology initiatives
NIGERIANS believe the government should fund science and technology initiatives if the country is to be self-reliant in energy supply and generation, a snap survey conducted by ITNewsAfrica has revealed.
Microsoft planning mass-layoffs in January
Thousands of workers across the world might experience layoffs at Microsoft come 15 January. According to CNET News about 15,000 workers, approximately 17 percent of Microsoft operations worldwide can expect layoffs before the second quarter earnings report scheduled for 22…
Rwanda and US sign Memorandum of Understanding
THE Rwandan government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to promote the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools.
South Africa fights Aids through technology
SOUTH Africa’s leading HIV/Aids organization, The Aids Consortium, has turned to science and technology to fight the world’s number one killer disease. The Aids Consortium has a new approach to fight the epidemic, which is estimated to infect 1 500…
