Tag Archives: Information technology

Nigeria: Akwa ibom; We Are Worlds Apart – Part 2

April 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

In my last write up ,I explained why you cannot convince someone bred in corruption that there is another way to move forward. The point is simple; the corruption is so ingrained in their psyche that they will even come … read more »

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Ethiopian telcos secure space in multi-billion ICT Park

March 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Fortune reports that several telcos, including ZTE, Techno Mobile and Security Innovation Network (SINET), have secured 25,000 sqm of land to establish incubation centres within ethio ICT, an ICT Park that is reported to represent a total financial outlay … read more »

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Excitement builds as ITI Africa Summit preparations gain momentum

July 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The 2nd annual IT Infrastructure Africa Summit will take place from 12 to 13 July 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by international business-to-business conferencing company, Kinetic Events, the summit will focus on IT infrastructure … read more »

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HP Invests for Growth in Africa

September 21, 2011 by benim

HP HPQ -1.92% today announced it has expanded its operations in Africa by establishing new entities in 10 of the continent’s fast-growing economies. By extending access to its portfolio of hardware, software and services across Africa, HP will enable governments, … read more »

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South Sudan wins court case in Uganda

April 12, 2011 by benim

The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) recovered money belonging to students, fraudulently channelled to personal account in 2009 after a long court battle in Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court last week. On 31 March 2011 a ruling by Esther Nasambu Rebecca, a … read more »

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Nigeria political Parties warm-up for INEC showdown

February 4, 2011 by benim

The various political parties are preparing for a showdown with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over possible rejection or disqualification of candidates nominated by them for the April elections. The commission is currently looking at the list of candidates … read more »

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South African teens get virtual mentoring from all over the world

January 15, 2011 by benim

When he lost his second parent to HIV/AIDS seven years ago, Ayanda Buthelezi’s future seemed bleak. “I thought maybe God hated us,” said Buthelezi, now 22. “We were very scared. … But I had to be strong for my brother … read more »

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