SAFRI – the Southern Africa Initiative of German Business – in association with Mercedes-Benz South Africa is offering students and young graduates from SADC countries a six-month internship with Daimler (the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles) and other leading companies in Germany under the Students Experience Programme (STEP). The programme runs from 1st March until 31st August 2013. Participants will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and work skills in preparation for their future careers. Continue reading this post…
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Increased cases of Africans losing their cash to Japan based used car fraudsters!
Posted in February 11th, 2012
by Clement Nyirenda in automobile, car Tags: Africa, cars, Dubai, Durban, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda
For most of us in Africa, buying a brand new car is not easy. We, however, benefit from the booming used car industry in Japan. These cars are generally cheap and in good condition. Apart from Africa, they are being exported to many other countries, a clear testimony of their performance and durability.
Toyota Tundra
Attention foreigners in Japan: A Mobile phone manufacturer is looking for you!!
Posted in January 15th, 2012
A recruiter has informed me that a mobile phone manufacturer is conducting a massive recruitment exercise for people resident in Japan on contract basis. Foreigners are highly encouraged to apply. If you are interested, send me a message, introducing yourself, and I will link you up with the recruiter.
Happy New Year!!!
Posted in January 1st, 2012
Happy New Year, my friends! I wish you good health and prosperity in 2012. Please continue visiting my blog and sharing your constructive comments. I greatly enjoy them. Continue reading this post…
Google 7 years behind Japan’s NTT Docomo in Mobile Wallet services
Posted in July 2nd, 2011
A few weeks ago, Google announced that it will introduce Google Wallet, a way to pay for goods using just your mobile phone, this summer. This application uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology so that users can pay just by waving their phones in front of a reader at a checkout.
NTT DOCOMO Osaifu Keitai Illustration
European Commission injects €14.75M into sub-Saharan African intra-regional research networking infrastructure
Posted in May 12th, 2011
by Clement Nyirenda in Africa Tags: Europe, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, network, Research, South Africa, UK, University
DANTE, the international research network operator, and the European Commission’s EuropeAid Cooperation Office yesterday announced the signature of a €14.75M contract for support to a sub-Saharan African intra-regional research networking infrastructure which is already interconnected to the pan-European research network, GÉANT.
Journal of Development and Communications Studies is receiving papers for its April-June 2011 edition
Posted in April 12th, 2011
The Journal of Development and Communications Studies (JDCS) is a new quarterly academic, peer reviewed journal, ISBN 978-99908-958-2-7, dedicated to research exploring linkages between communication and human development. It is currently receiving papers for its April-June 2011 edition. Contributions from all over the world are welcome.
4000 Chichewa-English dictionaries distributed in Malawi!
Posted in March 24th, 2011
Chichewa-English and English-Chichewa dictionary
In January 2011, 4000 copies of the second edition of a combined Chichewa-English and English-Chichewa Dictionary were distributed for free to pupils, teachers and libraries of some 30 secondary schools in Malawi. The book has been in shops in Malawi and Zambia since mid-2010. Continue reading this post…
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