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Gistcaster Is Revamped – Now, You Can Start Gisting, Even More Often

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In April, we reported about the Nigerian startup, Gistcaster, that enables us to gist and talk – almost about anything. Now, the startup has revamped its website. It is better, engaging and pretty a good place to just gist.

 

In a post by the team, about a setback in the site, they concluded simply: “Thanks for all the support, so let’s continue Gisting!”. Oh yes, that is what we need to do.

 

The interface is redesigned and more innovations are coming up, they promised.

 

Gistcaster took the basic idea of status updates and extended it into full conversations. Unlike Twitter, there is no 140 character limit. It simply offers full commenting system, Geo location, Groups, and superb privacy settings which enable users decide who-sees-what. The site is engineered around information sharing and discovery based on location or  and networks.

 

And the good one: Gistcaster is 100% FREE to use. No strings attached, although the team suggest that you check their  Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Freedom? Yes. Indeed, a gist is every new conversation.

 

One drawback: you will need to re-register after this redesigned process.But not a big deal as the process is very easy.

 

You can also access the site via mobile device from here.

 

Fasmicro Apps Store Gets First Third Party App – Send Yours Today

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GoldSMS App will become the first third party app that will be hosted in Fasmicro App Store. The app developed by CyberGold is all you will need to do SMS. We want to give you headsup on the GoldSMS.

 

goldSMS is a mobile messaging app which allows you send SINGLE and BULK text messages to any phone number in the world without having to use the airtime from your phone company.  goldSMS is strictly for sending SMS at highly reduced costs from as low as N1/SMS, while airtime on Sim card is strictly for voice calls.  goldSMS uses the same data plan that you use for e-mail and browsing.  goldSMS is a MUST HAVE app by everybody. The goldSMS application itself is free.

 

The app will be available in the Apps Store before Friday.

 

About the company

Cybergold Integrated Consultants is an indigenous Nigeria based information and communication technology (ICT) company incorporated in August 2001. We have earned a solid reputation as a turn key solution provider of broadband communication systems, satellite, satellite-based videos, audio, inter data distribution networks.

 

Our major assets are our quality consciousness, efficiency and innovations combined expertise to provide what is demanded from our ever-growing clients. Our strong technological base, state of the art equipments coupled with our dedicated and well trained staff are positioned to provide customers with services that will help achieve your individual and corporate needs. We are committed to providing excellent value and ICT service by investing in the best people and technology to deliver exceptional customer service.

MIT Students Coming to Train University of Ibadan Students

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MIT students are coming to University of Ibadan to train students on mobility computing.  There is no exact date on their website for the Nigeria training. This is posted on the MIT Africa Information Technology Initiative (AITI).

 

June – July, 2011: AITI is organizing programs in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka.

 

This is one of those initiatives MIT has introduced to help enable technology penetration across the globe.

 

AITI is a multidisciplinary group of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that promotes development in Africa by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs. AITI develops curriculum materials, software technologies, platforms, and networks that enable African undergraduate students to innovate in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Building the Future Mobile Ecosystem in Africa – The Challenges of the Ecosystem and Innovation

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Thanks  Yowe for the tip. These are presentations from Mobile Monday Kampala. Most are truly cool and nice. Notice that the one by Nokia guy is not relevant that much since Symbian is now .gone. But the idea is there about ecosystem, innovation and future of mobility in Africa.

 

1. Building the future mobile ecosystem in africa by Teemu Kiijarvi

2. Mobilizing for innovation by Francis Egbuson

3. Passion vs academic qualifications by Michael Niyitegeka

4. Surviving in the ecosystem by Victor Miclovich

 

Zinox Good Idea – The Staff Scholarship Scheme

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Zinox just introduced a scholarship scheme for staff that make less than N1m in gross per year. It is called Staff Children Scholarship Scheme.

 

Mrs. Chioma Chimere, Executive Director Marketing, Technology Distributions, made this disclosure at the just concluded first Zinox Group Staff awards in Lagos. This is certainly welfare that is both strategic for retention and empowering. We congratulate Zinox.

 

Each staff in this category would have up to 3 children covered under this scheme through secondary school up to tertiary institution. One of these children would be trained in a private secondary school.

 

The highpoint of the Awards was the Staff of the Year Award won by Emmanuel Onuegbu, General Manager, Abuja/North for his outstanding performance in achieving revenue targets in the 2010/11 financial year.

 

Zinox is a leader in the PC market in West Africa. Mr. Leo Ekeh noted that the company is poised to ensure leadership in this sector, not just in Nigeria, but Africa.

 

“Our intention is to provide solutions to the needs of the Nigerian nation and sub Saharan Africa in general. The technology would be appropriate in terms of affordability and durability, and remain a source of national pride,” he assured.