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Kenya engineering university students to recieve free software
The Kenya section of the global Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has confirmed continuity of a partnership with Microsoft under which a wide selection of software is provided to IEEE student members and graduate student members for free. 15 May 2013 15:22
Initiative to create digital jobs in Africa
Dr. Judith Rodin, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Monday, 13 May 2013, launched a new foundation initiative that will focus on Africa's youth and employment, Digital Jobs Africa. 14 May 2013 11:02
Kagiso's MSN moves into Kenya and Nigeria
Howzit MSN, reportedly one of Africa's largest portals with approximately 3.3 million unique browsers per month, is set to launch dedicated versions of its site for Nigeria and Kenya. 14 May 2013 09:20
Kenya pushes technology into overdrive
The country that gave the world two groundbreaking innovations in technology: M-Pesa, a mobile banking system, and Ushahidi, a platform for crowdsourcing information during disasters, is now taking its technological talents to new heights. 23 Apr 2013 16:59
IMF, Mauritius to create Africa Training Institute
International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy managing director, Nemat Shafik and the authorities of Mauritius signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently on Mauritius' support for the IMF's new Africa Training Institute. 22 Apr 2013 12:45
For better quality education in Africa
[Kingsley Ighobor] Amid continuing calls to increase primary school enrolment in Africa, a new report urges greater emphasis on the quality of what students learn. The Africa Progress Panel, a policy think tank chaired by Kofi Annan, former UN secretary-general, noted in September that "many of the children in school are receiving an education of such abysmal quality that they are learning very little." 15 Apr 2013 09:37
Get entries in now for Loeries
Loerie entries are now open, and those that get their work in by 15 April 2013; get 10% off their entry fee. The final deadline for entries is 31 May and agencies or marketers throughout Africa and the Middle East can enter their work. 4 Apr 2013 10:04
MTV Base to launch MTV Africa All Stars
MTV Base is set to launch the inaugural MTV Africa All Stars, a pan-African music and youth empowerment campaign saluting the star quality and widespread appeal of contemporary African musicians. 2 Apr 2013 12:18
MultiChoice sponsors BFMA conference
MultiChoice Kenya has announced that it will be taking up lead sponsorship for Broadcast, Film and Music Africa (BFMA) conference, a creative content and electronic broadcasting event in East Africa that promotes knowledge sharing and networking among high-level electronic media professionals. BFMA 2013 is scheduled to take place in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre from 17-18 June 2013. 22 Mar 2013 11:23
A better future for young Tanzanians
In January, 60 young Tanzanian children began attending school for the first time, thanks to a project led by Michigan State University (MSU). 5 Mar 2013 11:41
Microsoft launches the 4Afrika Initiative
Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday, 5 February 2013, introduced the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative, a new effort through which the company will actively engage in Africa's economic development to improve its global competitiveness. 6 Feb 2013 11:40
[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding
[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year. 31 Jan 2013 12:33
Mobile Web East Africa 2013 returns to Kenya
The 2013 Mobile Web East Africa (MWEA) conference will take place at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Nairobi, Kenya from 20-21 February 2013. Registration is now open and the agenda has been made live on the event website. 23 Jan 2013 08:17
MTN Uganda partners with KPMG to train business owners
MTN Uganda partnered with KPMG, for the second time in October 2011 to sponsor 12 months of professional training. The training was aimed at providing financial literacy for selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and is strategically aimed at improving and growing the economy of the country and was completed in October 2012. 10 Dec 2012 10:50

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