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  • Soweto Teachers Receive Laptops

    Soweto teachers were among the first in teh country to recieve laptops from iBurst

    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.

    Source: 
    Sowetan

  • Supercomputer Hits South African Shores

    South Africa's newest supercomputer, a Sun Microsystems hybrid, goes online in Cape Town

    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.

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

  • NGO Develops Book Reader For The Blind

    Indian NGO launches audio book reader for the visually challenged

    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.

    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.
    Event type: 
    Seminar
    Event venue: 
    Microsoft South Africa, 3012 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
    Event start date: 
    03/24/2009
    Event end date: 
    03/24/2009

  • 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.

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