Tag Archives: South Africa

Grant Awarded to RLabs South Africa

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

With a proven track record of working to improve the life chances of young people in South Africa, RLabs are an exciting organisation doing impressive work. Given that fact, it’s with great pleasure that we can announce a grant of … Continue reading →

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Potential Partners for Tech-Focused Organisations

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

During my recent trip to South Africa, I came across a number of organisations which may be of value as potential partners to organisations implementing technology-driven projects across Africa. The Harris Family Foundation is currently being formed in South Africa and … Continue reading →

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Tech4SocialChange Projects in South Africa

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

I recently visited South Africa, a place which I hold close to my heart, as it is from here that my parents immigrated to London during the apartheid era for politcal reasons.  It still feels like a second home.  The … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Providing Youth Employment through Tech in South Africa and Beyond

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

During my visit to South Africa, I came across a number of organisations tackling unemployment. In a country with an overall unemployment rate of 25%, youth unemployment is a staggering 51%.  These organisations are focusing on youth and disadvantaged township communities … Continue reading →

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Tech4Africa 2011 Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

During my recent visit to South Africa, I was fortunate enough to attend the Tech4Africa conference.  This conference was immaculately organised and put together and it was fantastic to gain a sense of the huge buzz that technology is creating … Continue reading →

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Grant Awarded to SHM Foundation

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

With approximately 29% of pregnant South African women being HIV+, it’s crucial that action is taken to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Unfortunately, for many newly diagnosed women, this can be a time of intense loneliness, anxiety and … Continue reading →

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Empowering Citizens in South Africa

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

South Africa is home to a strong and active civil society and a relatively well developed commercial technology sector. However the tech4transparency sector is still in its infancy, in part due to prohibitively high data costs ($12.3/month for a mobile … Continue reading →

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