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GHANA VP CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODEL STEM SCHOOLS

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

Ghana Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for work to begin on the first of planned nationwide construction of model STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-based Junior High Schools at Essikado in the Western Region. The Project which is known as the ‘21st Century schools’, is designed to equip the youth at their formative stages with the necessary foundation on which to acquire the skills and knowledge – at the Free SHS or…

COVID-19: HOW TECH IS HELPING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

The covid-19 pandemic has truely changed the world with the construction industry heavy affected. So far, different measures has been taken to help ease the stress individual faced with this global pandemic. Amid all the stories about layoffs, insolvencies and other calamities caused by the virus crisis, some positives has been recorded with the help of digital technology. Since lockdown began in March, almost everyone in business has learned first-hand about the potential of video…

HOW EGYPT CAN BENEFIT FROM 5G NETWORK

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ways Egypt can benefit from 5G network Egypt is set to move into the 5G era with the wait long overdue for consumers and businesses. Individuals are happy as it will provide more user access to smart education and smart transportation. With the aim forged on empowering new user experiences in various industries as well as connecting new industries. Just imagine visiting the great pyramids of Giza and understanding its rich history through listening to…

TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR RWANDA CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT

Posted on July 18, 2019July 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Can the government afford to maintain the use of Artificial intelligence for cervical cancer treatment in the next 10 or 20 years? Our world has been thoroughly transformed by digital technology. This is why Rwanda is making plans to use it for the treatment of cervical cancer for their citizens. Rwanda is among countries having high burden of cervical cancer. According to statistics from last year, incident rate was 31.9 per 100,000 women and a…

INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST AT EXXONMOBIL, NIGERIA

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

At ExxonMobil, we attract, develop and retain a premier workforce of talented men and women around the globe, and we encourage them to think independently, take initiative and be innovative. ExxonMobil is looking for Information system Analyst to join their Nigerian Office. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will provide basic hardware computing, server, network (data, voice and video) and telecom support within the ExxonMobil Information Technology organization, as part of their initial professional development. The Candidate The successful…

BECKER MINING SYSTEMS TO INSTALL SMARTSENSE MONITORING IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 20, 2018July 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Installation of smartsense monitoring system set to kick-off in Zimbabwe Becker Mining Systems is set to install a robust atmospheric and environmental monitoring system at a mine in Zimbabwe. This monitoring system will help improve productivity in the mining sector in the nation. It will also be monitoring up to seven different parameters. Senior general manager, Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa, Andrew Trentelman said “This project in Zimbabwe will encompass the installation of 19 environmental points underground…

MIND BLOWING TECHNOLOGY

Posted on June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Our technology today and in the future. We are all interested in things that change the world or that affect the future. There is absolutely nothing impossible with the many extraordinary technological advancements lately. If you are a Tech freak, you must be aware of these amazing fact that Technology has become an integral part of our lives. The best selling mobile phone of all time was the Nokia 1100, made in Finland. A whooping 250 million units…

MICROSOFT PARTNERS WITH TECHNO BRAIN TO IMPROVE FARMERS YIELDS

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Microsoft and Techno Brain partners to use technology to improve agriculture in Africa. Microsoft Corporation is partnering with Techno Brain to launch a digital Agriculture platform in Africa. The aim of the platform is to enhance farmers crop yields and then increase their income. The plan is to first test the platform in Malawi and Tanzania. With a later expansion to other parts of the continent, like in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. Farmers in the Sub-Saharan region…

GOOGLE GRANTS Sh200M TO KENYAN BASED CHARITY ENTERPRISES.

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sh200 million Google grant to be given to on-profit and social-based enterprises using technology to improve lives. Google is giving Sh200 million grant to the 12 finalists of the first African Google Impact Challenge in Kenya. The Google grant is to enable the charity enterprises improve the society with their ideas. The grant will aid these organisation to better their host community with their ideas. The enterprises have 6 months to apply for the grant. The…

THE FIRST MAP CAR NAVIGATOR BEFORE GPS

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Before the introduction of GPS, the first mapped car navigator was electro Gyrocator The world’s first map-based automotive navigation system, ‘Honda Electro Gyrocator,’ was released in 1981. Administered by the IEEE History Center and supported by donors, the milestone program recognizes outstanding technical developments around the world. Sold and used by 1981 Honda Accord and Honda vehicles, the electro gyrocator uses inertial navigation technology. It is been represented by a moving dot on a 15-centimeter…

WAYS OF GETTING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGICAL IDEA

Posted on April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Technology is becoming an important part of our lives, and engineering projects are adopting these innovations. Technology adoption in the engineering industry has been enormous. The industry has seen some transformation in how projects are executed and managed. Over the years, lapses in productivity gap and lack of tech adoption has been the reason for some construction companies downfall. Therefore, it is important that companies explore innovative ideas. These are some of the best way you…

NIGERIA TO SET UP ICT DEVELOPMENT BANK

Posted on March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Leveraging on ICT industry with plans for ICT Development Bank. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Technology and the internet have universally grown to become essential in our everyday activities. Internet and Technology is now making the globe a tiny space. Everyday the speed and clarity of transferring information globally is continually evolving. Countries need now to invest in this growing industry to strategically position themselves for the future. It is…

KZN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

KZN’s premier industrial technology exhibition holds at Durban Exhibition Centre, South Africa from 24 – 26 July 2019 The biennial KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) is the definitive forum for a diversity of industrial technology and services; specifically suited to the KZN region of South Africa. It is also an essential forum within this sector and is the only exhibition of its kind in that geographic region. To register visit website For more information on other…

TECHNOLOGY ; A TOOL AGAINST CORRUPTION..

Posted on January 23, 2018January 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Technology has proven to be better way to fight corruption. Corruption affects not just the financial level of the country but also the social level of a country reducing citizen’s trust in organisations. Technology has proven to be better way to fight corruption, in Benin for example, a youth group set up an app to fight the scourge called Anticorr meaning “anti-corruption”. It is a device that allows to denounce acts of corruption and will provide…

SAMSUNG: TAX INCENTIVES PREREQUISITE FOR NAIROBI ASSEMBLY PLANT

Posted on January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tax incentives needed as prerequisite for setting up Samsung assembly plant in Kenya Korean electronics firm Samsung, has requested for tax concessions and safeguards against counterfeit imports as a prerequisite for opening its assembly plant in Kenya. The president Samsung electronics Africa, Sung Yoon on Monday said state incentives in form of tax benefits and blockage against the influx of fake phones and electronics would enable the company to set up a local production factory cost-effectively. While…

FACEBOOK TO COMMISSION COMMUNITY HUB IN NIGERIA

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Gambeta News

Facebook to support Nigerian software developers and technology entrepreneurs. Aiming at supporting software developers and technology entrepreneurs across the continent, Social media giants, Facebook are planning to open a Community Hub Space in Nigeria next year. The centre will train 50,000 Nigerians in digital skills, and would act as an incubator programme for I.T startups. The growing population of Africans adopting mobile technology and the falling cost of data have made Africa a target destination for…

TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT DESTROY JOBS, IT’LL JUST CHANGE THEM- BNP PARIBAS CHAIRMAN

Posted on September 15, 2017September 19, 2017 by Gambeta News

Technology tends to be the biggest factor influencing businesses today , said a top bank executive. According to BNP Paribas Chairman Jean Lemierre “Technology is changing the way we operate. Technology will change competition, terms of competition and this is positive,”. He also said “We need to accept this, we need to invest, and we need to adapt.” While speaking to CNBC, he added that technology will change jobs, rather than eliminate them. He also…