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News around the Web: 8 May

Approximately 400 delegates from 33 countries are meeting in Windhoek, Namibia, to discuss ICT’s role in advancing socio-economic development in Africa. New Era reports details of the conference.
http://www.newera.com.na/page.php?id=6967  read more »

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News around the Web: 7 May

Safaricom's popular M-Pesa money transfer was recognized at a London business event for its success in reducing poverty, Daily Nation reports. The service is used by thousands of Kenyans each day.  read more »

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News around the Web: 18 April

According to Public Agenda, television-programming choices will increase throughout the continent when the UAE’s Yahsat brings its satellite service to Africa.
www.ghanaweb.com/public_agenda/article.php  read more »

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News around the Web: 17 April

Several leading suppliers of banking technology have announced their sponsorship of the AITEC Regional Banking Technology conference, including e-Tranzact, SAP Africa and UBA. Leadership has a complete list of sponsors for the third annual conference, which takes place in Lagos, May 6-8.  read more »

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News around the Web: 16 April

As a piece of African technology-based literature, The Vanguard calls Fifty Years of Technology Transfer in Nigeria, by Dr. David. Akosa Okongwu, a rarity. Read on for an examination of the book’s valuable lessons.  read more »

West Africa Blog
News around the Web: 15 April

Telecom Namibia has set its sights on achieving N$ 1.35 billion in revenue by 2010. New Era reports on what it will take to reach that lofty goal.
http://www.newera.com.na/page.php?id=6611  read more »

West Africa Blog
News around the Web: 14 April

 
NEPAD’s e-Schools business plan is set to roll out this week throughout Africa, providing more students with the opportunity to harness information and communication technology. BuaNews has the details.  read more »

West Africa Blog
News around the Web: 11 April

Public Agenda tells us what to expect from the Third International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training in Accra next month. Save the date for May 28-30.
http://www.ghanaweb.com/public_agenda/article.php?ID=9853  read more »

West Africa Blog
News around the Web: 10 April

Will Nigerian government subsidies for the telecom sector facilitate the rollout of critical infrastructure in the country? This Day has the details.
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=108202
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