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  • Soweto Teachers Receive Laptops

    Teachers in Soweto were among the first in the country to receive laptops from iBurst in a Teacher Laptop Initiative.

    Durban Deep Primary School principal, Sherrol Molete, who also receieved a laptop, says that, “As far as I am concerned, the laptop is a gift. I did not order it and was not aware that I was going to get it. It will help me with running the school.”

    The initiative is part of the South African Democratic Teachers Union Soweto region has with iBurst.

    To read the article titled,”Laptops for all our teachers,” click here.
    Source: 
    Sowetan

  • Supercomputer Hits South African Shores

    South Africa's newest supercomputer, a Sun Microsystems hybrid, went online in Cape Town earlier this month, providing the local and regional research community with a powerful tool for tackling problems of climate change, energy security and human health.

    With a peak performance of 31-trillion calculations per second, the hybrid supercomputer is the fastest in Africa and ranks among the top 500 in the world.

    By using the system, months of computing on research projects can be replaced by weeks, days or even hours of work. It is housed at the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC), a unit of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

    "Through the addition of this Sun Microsystems hybrid supercomputer, the CHPC has become a facility that holds its own among the best in the world," CSIR chief executive Sibusiso Sibisi said in a statement.

    To read the full article titled,"Africa's most powerful supercomputer", click here.

    Source: 
    <br /> South Africa.info
    Article link: 
    http://www.southafrica.info/about/science/sun-290909.htm

  • NGO Develops Book Reader For The Blind

    A Nagpur-based NGO, Saksham, has launched an audio book reader for the
    visually challenged. The device, will not only help the visually challenged in their studies but also to undertake leisure reading and learn music.

    The NGOs' national general secretary Avinash Sangvai said that the instrument was developed after carrying out detailed research on various devices used for the blind.

    Elaborating on the features of the audio reader, he said it can read the audio tracks stored in a multimedia memory card of 2 GB capacity, which has a storage capacity of 60 odd hours.

    To read the article titled, “NGO develops book reader for the blind,” click here.


    Source: 
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  • SANGONeT-Microsoft NGO Roundtable

    • Is your IT infrastructure providing you with an increased ability to service your community?
    • Are you responsible for IT decisions or support in your organisation?
    • Is your organisation partnering with Microsoft and SANGONeT in making the most of your IT investment?
    SANGONeT and Microsoft invite you to attend a one-day event on 24 March 2009 in Johannesburg where we will be exploring:
    • How NGOs are connecting with their stakeholders using technology.
    • How to access Microsoft technology at a reduced rate through SANGOTeCH.
    • How to use communication and collaboration technology to manage your projects effectively.
    This is also an ideal opportunity for you to network with your peers responsible for IT decisions and support in the NGO sector.

    Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2009 (09h00-15h00) (registration from 08h30)
    Venue: Microsoft South Africa, 3012 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg

    Map to venue, click here.

    To register for the event online, click here.

    or contact:

    Tel: 0860 2255 67 (CALL MS)
    E-mail: saevents@microsoft.com
    Event ID: 1032398527

    Registration is free of charge.

    Space is limited so register today to avoid disappointment.
    Event type: 
    Seminar
    Event venue: 
    Microsoft South Africa, 3012 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
    Event start date: 
    24/03/2009
    Event end date: 
    24/03/2009

  • MobileActive08

    SANGONeT and MobileActive.org invite you to participate in MobileActive08.

    MobileActive08 is the only global gathering that is connecting leaders who are working at the convergence of civil society, mobile technology and social change. Convened by SANGONeT and MobileActive.org, MobileActive08 will take place from 13-15 October 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    If you:
    • have expertise in the field of mobile technology for social development,
    • are a researcher working on mobile technology for social impact, or
    • are a mobile service provider with interest in the social market, or
    • are a civil society organisation or NGO with an interest in how mobile technology could enhance your work, then MobileActive08 is for you.

    Register now at - http://mobileactive08.org/register-for-mobileactive08.

    MobileActive08 is the largest event to date focused on mobile technology for social development. This global gathering brings together people like you - practitioners, researchers, technologists and donors experienced and interested in the use and application of mobile technology for social impact.

    At MobileActive08 you will explore how mobile phones are effectively used to advance civil society work, assess the current state of knowledge in the use of mobile technology to advance social development, and investigate trends, needs and investment opportunities.

    Theme: Unlocking the Potential of Mobile Technology for Social Impact

    Dates: 13-15 October 2008

    For more information on MobileActive08, click here.

    Event type: 
    Conference
    Event venue: 
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    Event start date: 
    13/10/2008
    Event end date: 
    15/10/2008
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