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Vodacom announces eighth Journalist of the Year awards
Vodacom has opened the entry procedure for the eighth installment of its “Journalist of the Year” awards, rewarding outstanding journalists for excellence in South African reporting.
South Africa and Uganda to cooperate on science and technology
According to an article on www.buanews.gov.za, the governments of South Africa and Uganda are set to strengthen their cooperation in areas of science and technology.
Mugabe meddles with Zimbabwe communications ministry
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has stripped the Ministry of Communications and Technology of some of its functions, a move sure to test the cohesion of the recently-formed government of national unity.
Workers mourn passing of SA Communications Minister
South African trade unions are mourning the death of Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, hailing her role in the development of the sector and the empowerment of women.
SA Communication Minister dies
According to various press reports South Africa’s Minister of Communications, Dr. Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, died last night at a pretoria hospital.
Zimbabwe unveils plan to revive ICT sector
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies of Zimbabwe has unveiled up a plan to resurrect the country’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector.
SAP research unit appoints new principle researcher
The SAP Meraka Unit for Technology Development (UTD) has appointed Professor Lucas Venter as its principal researcher from 1 April 2009.
Nokia Siemens Networks invests ZAR1 million in social upliftment programme
Telecoms infrastructure company Nokia Siemens Networks has donated one R1 million into a social educational development programme in South Africa.
South Africa, China collaborate on nuclear energy development
According to an article on the Power Engineering website, China and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding facilitating cooperation on the development of pebble bed nuclear reactor technology.
CWU declares dispute with South African Post Office
THE Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents workers in the South African telecommunications sector, has declared a dispute with the South African Post Office (SAPO) in an attempt to conclude long outstanding grievances.
East Africa Com less than one week away
East Africa’s pre-eminent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) conference, East Africa Com, will commence on 01 April 2009 at the Safari Park hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
IDC study shows lack of capital funding for ICT
According to new research conducted by South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation ( IDC) indicates that as Information Technology (IT) channel providers search for opportunities amid volatile credit and capital markets, the gap between customer IT financing requirements and channel partner…
SA Presidency launches website for kids
The South African government has launched a children’s website it hopes will enhance interaction between youngsters and the Presidency, and inform children about their rights and responsibilities.
Vodacom commits funds to construction of school
South African mobile network operator Vodacom has pledged ZAR7,5 million to the construction of a new primary school in the country’s Eastern Cape province.
European, African forum on research cooperation starts this week
European and Sub-Saharan policy makers and research organisations will meet tomorrow in Brussels, Belgium, to address the development of research in ICT.
Econet introduces Zimbabwean scholarship fund
Econet, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile service network provider, has established a pan-African scholarship fund for academically gifted Zimbabweans to pursue high tertiary studies.
