Tag Archives: Microsoft

Why I am naming and shaming African Media Initiative (AMI)

May 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

                                              By; Kiflu Hussain  I might never have known about the existence of African Media Initiative (AMI), had I not received an invitation from this organization that sounds well intentioned. In 2011, I was pleasantly surprised by an email from … read more »

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Ghana at 56, a time to rise

March 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

I would like to dedicate this year’s Independence Day to the heroes of our country and all activists of social change in the world. It certainly did not happen as easily as we celebrate it each year. Many lives were … read more »

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Another missionary in Africa: the Bill Gates myth

May 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WHO IS THE MAN? Bill Gates is a walking talking Bill Gates commercial. It matters not that he retired from Microsoft. The Bill Gates image is still very serious business. Arguably his most famous quote is “Be nice to nerds. … read more »

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Making a living and career out of poverty: The misfortune of charity for tyranny in the name of the poor, what is Bill Gate thinking?

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Teshome Debalke The truth hurts but, somebody must tell it No wonders many African countries in general and Ethiopia in particular is the center of gravity when it comes to charity. She became the symbol of a damping ground … read more »

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Microsoft Africa chief interim Mali PM

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bamako – Mali authorities have named Cheick Modibo Diarra, Microsoft Corp’s chair for Africa, as interim prime minister charged with helping to restore civilian rule to the West African country after last month’s coup. The appointment of Diarra, a former … read more »

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Gates urges African leaders to make vaccines a priority

May 17, 2011 by benim

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has called on African countries to work harder to get life-saving vaccines to children, as their slugishness could derail efforts to save millions of lives and stamp out deadly diseases. The magnate, who these days spends … read more »

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Tablets and TVs reign at Electronics show

January 6, 2011 by benim

As the doors officially open on the 44th Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, much of the buzz surrounds tablets and televisions. Given the incredible success of Apple’s iPad, it’s no surprise many of the big tech companies announced their … read more »

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Windows Phone 7: This Name Does Not Sing to Me

October 19, 2010 by benim

Windows Phone 7: This Name Does Not Sing to Me Windows Phone 7: a name that provokes people everywhere to say “Meh.” It’s the successor to Windows Mobile 6.5 (an uninspiring name if there ever was one), and surely MS … read more »

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Windows Phone 7 is a big gamble, for both Microsoft and consumers

October 17, 2010 by benim

When Microsoft introduced its Windows Phone 7 operating system Monday, it couldn’t make its traditional sales pitch to consumers: We’re Microsoft, this product has “Windows” in its name, get on board now! Instead, it had to ask something different: Trust … read more »

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