Weekly News Roundup - Africa August 31

Created By: Esther on 31-Aug-2007 12:00 AM

Africa Must Develop Aggressive ICT Policies
If Malawi is to speed up its integration into the global village, then it must develop more aggressive policies on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), an  expert has said. The expert, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO), was speaking after a meeting with senior staff of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) on Tuesday.

Kenya to Build Sh67bn Digital City
The governments of Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into a Sh67 billion partnership to establish East Africa's first digital city.
Athi River town on the outskirts of Nairobi has been earmarked for the project that will be modelled on the successes of Dubai Internet City.


Kenyan Town Earmarked for Sh70 Billion ICT Hub
Athi River town will host Kenya's first ever ICT hub, according to plans by the Government, an idea bolstered by the increasing numbers of foreign companies that want to set up shop here. Two international firms from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have already expressed interest in setting up the hubs in partnership with the government.


176 Beggars Receive Computers, Training Facilities in Nigeria
As part of efforts to rid Kano streets of beggars, the state government has given 176 physically challenged people training facilities including computers, Braille, tricycles and deep freezers. Distributing the items in Kano yesterday, the Special Adviser to Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Alhaji Safiyanu Ado Sharfadi, said the move was aimed at discouraging begging and restoring dignity to the handicapped.

Seychelles Government to Outsource ICT Jobs
The Seychelles' public sector ICT workforce will shrink considerably as a result of the current restructuring being undertaken by the government.
In a recent interview the minister responsible for Information and Communication Technology, Jacquelin Dugasse said his ministry intends to outsource most projects to the private sector.



 

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