Berlin, Germany and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Wyse, the global leader in cloud client computing, will be the major sponsor of this year’s eLearning Africa conference and exhibition. The sixth in the series of the Africa’s largest international events on technology for development, education and training, eLearning Africa will take place from May 25th to 27th in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Wyse is committed to helping educational institutions in Africa use its advanced desktop virtualisation solutions better to enable schools and colleges to deliver teaching and learning based on reliable, affordable and greener classroom ICT. African clients and partners draw... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, February 14th 2011 |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (one year contract, reviewable) The Johannesburg based Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) was formed in 1994 to defend freedom of expression, to oppose censorship and to promote media diversity. The Institute seeks to appoint an Executive Director in an exciting and challenging environment. This is a high profile position that requires the incumbent to provide overall strategic leadership and ensure the effective management of the organisation. Requirements: a track record of managing programmes, people and finances, preferably in an NGO environment; strong organisational skills, fundraising experience and a track record in developing funding proposals; excellent written and verbal... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 3rd 2011 |
Shout-Africa News – The trade union UASA’s brand new call centre to assist temporary workers opened its doors today, 3 January 2011. Temporary workers, including non-UASA members, can call in and request information regarding their contracts and legal rights. The service is free. Leon Grobler, Chief Operations Officer of UASA, says the ideal would be to ensure a permanent job for all workers. “The reality is, however, that we live in a real world where there will probably always be a need for temporary workers.” Grobler says the establishment of the call centre is a unique concept, dedicated to the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 3rd 2011 |
Gender DynamiX are pleased to announce that it can offer a 3-month internship to a transgender person in South Africa. Gender Dynamix are encouraging transgender individuals with interest and/or experience and commitment to activism and the transgender communities in South Africa, to apply. The three months will see involvement in the outreach work of Gender DynamiX, and the intern will be provided with the chance to learn practical skills in terms of organising outreach, as well as working in an NGO. Transport to Cape Town will be provided for, as well as a basic living stipend for the duration of... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 3rd 2011 |
By Olusegun A. Ogundeji – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Joseph Dauda last week told his South African counterpart, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane that his country has given its approval for South Africa to open an Honorary Consul in Sierra Leone while looks forward to a reciprocity from South Africa. The two met at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa. Ms. Nkoana-Mashabane said she was pleased by Sierra Leone’s intent and promised to offer assistance to facilitate the process. She also disclosed that an agreement has been reached for South Africa to provide funding for the project that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 |
