January 17
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Security Group Tasks Stakeholders On Cyber Security
This Day
The President, Information Security Society of Africa-Nigeria (ISSAN) David Isiavwe, has called on all stakeholders to continue to fight cyber-crime, as more institutions and... Read more »
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Nitda Releases Funds to Boost Local Software in Varsities
This Day
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released the endowment fund it promised three tertiary institutions for the development of local software in... Read more »
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Telecoms Operators Commend FG On Facility Protection
This Day
Telecoms operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have expressed satisfaction over the quick response of governments at the... Read more »
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SIM Card Registration Kicks Off
New Times
The long awaited subscriber identification module (SIM) card registration will officially kick off next month, the telecom sector watchdog has confirmed. Read more »
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Preparing for Switch-Over to Digital Broadcasting
Cameroon Tribune
Cameroonian households are expected to replace their analogue sets with flat-panel screens or get decoders. Read more »
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Digital TV Firms Partner to Boost Emerging Markets
This Day
In a renewed move set to redefine digital migration in India and the digital pay-TV space in the other emerging markets across Africa, Exset and Digital Telemedia (DTM) have... Read more »
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UK Philanthropists Donate Computers to Koto U.S
Daily Observer
Big Smile Project Gambia, a charity, through Rick Sharpe International, recently donated 16 computers with accessories to the Kotu Upper Basic School (UBS),at a ceremony held at... Read more »
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Oracle Lists Drivers of Cloud Computing
This Day
Oracle, an integrated Information Technology (IT) solution provider in hardware and software systems has identified accessibility, simplicity and robustness as key drivers to cloud... Read more »
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ICT News, Noisemakers of 2012 [column]
The Herald
THERE were so many developments, which transpired in the technology sector last year that had the potential to impact and reshape Zimbabwe. I will attempt to address these issues... Read more »
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Creativity and the Nigerian Marketing Communications Industry [opinion]
This Day
A lot has been said by industry watchers in recent times about the declining fortunes of the marketing communications services profession and industry, occasioned perhaps by the... Read more »
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African Union Research Grants - Grants From the Second Call Are Signed [press release]
Africa & Europe in Partnership
In the presence of the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to the African Union (AU), Amb.Gary Quince, and the AU Commissioner Jean-Pierre Ezin, the second set of research... Read more »
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2012 Africa-EU Cooperation Forum On Information and Communication Technologies [press release]
Africa & Europe in Partnership
In the framework of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership on Science, Information Society and Space, the '2012 Africa-EU Cooperation Forum on ICT' took place on 28-29 November 2012... Read more »
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Five-Year ICT Literacy Drive Starts
New Times
The government will this year rollout a massive literacy awareness campaign to promote and build citizens' capacity and knowledge in ICT. Read more »
January 16
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Revenue Body Warns of Rising Cyber Crime
New Vision
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has warned of a rise in cyber crime and called for concerted effort by the law enforcement officers, judiciary and the public to combat the vice. Read more »
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New Youth Website Promotes Understanding of Human Rights and Poverty [press release]
AI London
Young people in countries around the world have the opportunity to learn about the link between poverty and human rights thanks to a new digital platform launched by Amnesty... Read more »
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Internet Gender Gap Hurts World's Economy, Study Finds
State Department
The Internet gender gap is hurting the world's economy as well as millions of women across the globe, says a newly released, groundbreaking study. Read more »
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Smartphones Now Rival Laptops As the Single Most Desired Device - Report
Daily Trust
Cisco study of Internet habits of 18-30 year old highlights how the need to stay connected drives every facet of their lives: from work to shopping, friendships to family Read more »
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Publication of Draft Type Approval and the Draft Labelling Regulations [press release]
SA Govt
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa hereby gives notice to all interested stakeholders about the publication of the Draft Type Approval and the Draft Labelling... Read more »
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Computers Best for Visually Impaired
New Era
It is far easier for visually impaired individuals to use computers, instead of typewriters, says Daniel Trum, the national coordinator of the Namibian Federation of the Visually... Read more »
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Daily Trust
A lot of things did shape the ICT sector last year and some of them may also dominate the scene in 2013. Read more »
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Startimes Launches Dvb-T2 Technology to Facilitate Digital Migration
Daily Trust
Ahead of the June 17, 2015 deadline for transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, StarTimes, a Digital Terrestrial Technology (DTT) service provider in Africa, has launched... Read more »
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Prospective University Students Urged to Register Online
SAnews.gov.za
Students who want to attend university have been urged to register online to avoid long queues and possible stampedes. Read more »
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SA Operating System for Smartphones
SA Info
South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth is planning to bring his Ubuntu operating system (OS) to smartphones, allowing the little devices to work as fully functional Ubuntu... Read more »
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Nasarawa Govt Inspects GIS Project Centre
Daily Trust
The ongoing job to station the Geographic Information System (GIS) and other land-related projects initiated by Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, last year, at Mararaba, at the... Read more »
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We Will Create Wealth Through Indigenous Technology - Science and Tech Minister
Vanguard
Minister of Science & Technology, Prof. Ita Okon Bassey says the ministry is aiming at generating millions of jobs and creating wealth through indigenous technology. Read more »
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