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Government provides skill programme for ICT start-ups
In South Africa, the Western Cape Provincial government, in partnership with Telkom and business accelerator the Bandwidth Barn, has launched a new training initiative aimed at providing ICT entrepreneurs with a broader skills base. The focus of the program is…
Integr8 Group to extend African footprint (Video)
Intel Capital extends its operations into Africa
Intel Capital is extending its operations into Africa and has appointed Sam Mensah as its Director for South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigeria’s Uwaje becomes director for D-Link
NIGERIA’S award winning administrator in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Chris Uwaje, has been named the new regional director for D-Link International in charge of West Africa.
Spescom appoints Dashni Sinivasan to their board
Spescom has appointed chief financial officer (CFO) Dashni Sinivasan as a director to the Spescom board of directors. Sinivasan has occupied the role of CFO since January 2008. “I am excited to be appointed to the Spescom board of directors…
Siemens to honour excelling journalists in technology
SIEMENS South Africa will later this year honour journalists reporting on information and computer technologies through its Siemens Profile Awards. The company has started receiving entries for the accolades.
Mbeki gets standing ovation at ICT awards
Former President Thabo Mbeki received a standing ovation from a huge crowd at Emperor’s Palace during the 10th African ICT Achievers Awards on Friday.
NITEL appoints veteran IT expert Ahmed-Rufai
NIGERIA Telecommunications (Nitel) has appointed veteran communications expert, Engineer Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai, as its new non-executive director and one of the board members in the telephone provider utility.
Zain’s Saad Al-Barrak ranked among most influential of the century
Dr Saad Al Barrak, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the global Telecommunication giant, Zain has been ranked as one of the most influential telecom executives over the century in its top 100 survey. Dr Al Barrak who is one…
Chris Scoble takes the reins at Nashua Mobile
Chris Scoble, the former managing director of Nashua Office Automation, has been appointed as the managing director of Nashua Mobile. He replaces Mark Taylor, who resigned to join Vodacom.
Spescom appoints new marketing and communications group executive
Stuart Vey has been appointed Group Executive: Marketing and Communications at Spescom Limited. Vey will be responsible for managing and coordinating the strategic marketing, communications, public relations and investor relations functions for the Spescom Group.
Ericsson appoints new head for market unit Northern Africa
The newly appointed head of Ericsson Market Unit Northern Africa and Ericsson Egypt President, Rafiah Ibrahim, brings with her more than 26 years of industry experience.
Microsoft SA appoints new MD
Microsoft has appointed experienced industry executive Mteto Nyati to head up its SA subsidiary. Nyati, who assumes his new position on September 1, comes to Microsoft from a 12-year career at IBM, where he was the director of IBM Global…
Integr8 IT proves why women now lead in IT
Tami Sussman, regional director at Integr8 IT, Africa’s leading 400+ people strong ICT managed services provider, has been selected as a potential recipient of the African ICT Achievers ‘Top ICT Business Woman in Africa’ Award.
Celtel Kenya appoints new CEO
A new chief executive is set to take over at Celtel Kenya from next month, it was announced on Tuesday. The firm said the new CEO together with a marketing director will join the group to complete a managerial transformation…
Motorola appoints Andrew Morley to lead mobile devices marketing in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced the appointment of Andrew Morley as Vice President, Marketing for Mobile Devices in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Morley has assumed responsibility for overseeing Motorola’s mobile device marketing and brand communications strategy across…
