Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean businessman, founder, Chairman and CEO of Econet Wireless – a diversified international telecommunications group based in South Africa with operations on three continents. A devout Christian noted for his determination and social conscience, Masiyiwa was called a hero for helping millions of Africans gain access to the modern world through [...]
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Africa ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010
It’s that time of the year when any expert worth their salt makes some predictions for the New Year. I too couldn’t resist a peek into my crystal ball and here I share what I believe will be the major ICT trends and some of the countries to watch this year. In general, 2010 promises [...]
Yingli Green Energy Becomes First Chinese Company to Sponsor 2010 FIFA World Cup
A Chinese renewable energy company, Yingli Green Energy, has joined the list of 2010 FIFA World Cup sponsors. In a statement released jointly with world football’s governing body, FIFA, the company said it was the first Chinese company to seal a global sponsorship deal with FIFA. The announcement was made today at the Yingli 2010 [...]
Uganda to Host International AgriBusiness Forum
Kampala, the bustling capital city of Uganda, has been announced as the host city for the 2010 edition of the AgriBusiness Forum. At a press conference held late last year, the Government of the Republic of Uganda and Brussels-based EMRC jointly made the announcement that this year’s edition of the AgriBusiness Forum will be [...]
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