As governments, organizations and well-wishers continue to work very hard to provide life-prolonging Anti Retroviral (ARV) drugs to AIDS patients, some folks in Malawi have other ideas. According to the Malawi News article of 3 November 2009, ARVs are being used to distil locally brewed liquor popularly known as ‘kachasu’ in Thyolo District. These drugs are also being used in livestock feeds to make the animals grow faster.
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According to International Telecommunication Union (ITU) data, in 2007, there were more than 45 mobile phone subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in Africa, while at the same time, there were 16 fixed telephone lines per 100 inhabitants1. The mobile phone provides a significant opportunity to reach people who until now have not had access to technology solutions. A recent IDC study2 discovered that even when wireless technology is available, healthcare professionals preferentially use mobile pho... Read Full Story
I would like to share some job opportunities from back home. The Chancellor College Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Center is inviting applications from interested persons to fill the following vacant posts:
1. SYSTEMS ENGINEER (ONE POSITION)
The Systems Engineer will lead the development of new and innovative software. This is a senior position in the Software Development section of the ICT Center. A young and dedicated individual with a sincere passion for technology, who ... Read Full Story
Two years ago, the Ministry of Education in Zambia unveiled a four step plan aimed at curbing the country’s scientific ‘brain drain’. This plan mainly targeted the country’s two public universities – University of Zambia and the Copperbelt University. It was expected to be implemented starting from the 2008 budget.
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The four steps included in this initiaative were as follows:
Reintroduction of retention allowances for academic staff — p... Read Full Story
As the volume of containerized cargo continues to grow exponentially, many countries are buying container scanner systems in an effort to modernize their customs operations. These scanners not only speed up time but they also help to ensure that inspection is done efficiently. This is by far much better than manual inspection which is labor and time intensive. When the customs people are tired, they do not even inspect at all; they just go by what the person has declared.(...)Read the rest of... Read Full Story
