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I love it when I day like this is celebrated! I’ve the pleasure of experiencing being a daughter to one the most inspiring women in the world. My mother is also my best friend. Ofcourse there no cooking better than hers, there no home better than hers and even today there is no advice better […]
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Hi Friends, Today i’m blogging because I want to catch up with my social media platform. I’ve been highly motivated by the energy level in young developers and more so in their desire to catch all the experience from the elder ones. It;s also true that social media platforms are alive with varied discussions that […]
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Lydia Zingoni is Founder and Director of SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation
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May 31/13 Dr Thandeka Mazibuko, Founder, Sinomusanothando Community Development, Specialist in Radiation Oncology
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May 17/13 Regina Ingabire, Co-Founder Never Again International Youth Network. Words of Wisdom: We are mothers, and we need to be educators of our children. We have to encourage our children to be active citizens and to part of finding solutions to our countries.
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I quote “Both society and nature dictates that in order to be able to cope with life, we must learn the art of being adaptable to change. This means that we must learn how to change with time, place and situations. The world itself is characterized by evolution. What it looked like yesterday is not […]
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April 5/13 Marsha Gabriel, Founder & President, The CSI Business Congress, Showcasing Business response to HIV/AIDS, Owner OF De`Ma Restaurant, Durban South Africa. Words of Wisdom: “Some are born great; some are great; some become great. You may not have been born great, you may not be great, but you have the ability to become great. All the best for your achievements.”
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Founder & Director, Lesotho Child Counseling Unit, Lesotho. An orphanage that she founded at Lydia’s residence in 2001. Words of Wisdom: “I would tell African women to love themselves and trust themselves. Tell them they are good people that they can do good things and protect the whole world.”
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I definitely like February! It feels like a breadth for fresh air in the countryside, with birds chipping and the sun peeping through the trees. Some say this is the month for purification, others “month of the pearl”, still others associate to the color violet, aqua (water) for life and the primrose flower. Of all these […]
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I wish to thank all of you at Computer Aid International, beneficiaries, partners, donors and friends for your support in the last seven years. I have truly enjoyed interacting with teachers implementing ICT skills in schools, lecturers converting content to elearning programs, doctors and nurses using telemedicine tools, women introducing social media to their business […]
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There is newness and hope in every situation. Look right through the cracks and visualize the new life seeking to make us who we truly are. The surviving generation after the droughts and storms, there is always a new beginning
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It is indeed a delight to be in the new year 2013. I just read that this is the year since 1987 with all digits different on the year. I recall that year 1987 just like yesterday, it was a great year with a lot of new, brighter and great things, just don’t ask how […]
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I’ve been triggered to write this by a suggestion that Christmas should be every 4 years just like the Olympics! Oh my! How I wish it was twice a year. Right now I’m bubbling with Joy knowing that Christmas is just around the corner and every year I can look forward to this beautiful festive […]
Today I reflect on some leadership thoughts and would like to share a few “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This definitely cuts me out of the political races causing a lot of vibe in Kenya today, because I have not understand the way of politics. […]
He who lacks this should ask God and he will give it for free. God Promises Exponentially Grow in Knowledge by - Learning Something new everyday - Teach Someone something everyday - Share value to others - Increase your retention capacity by 20 day learning notes - Record your growth. Journal your career path. - […]
Jan 11/13 Gandhi Development Trust, Start the year with Peace in your mind and heart.
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Reflections: A Top Ten List of Year-End Questions Michael E. Angier http://successnet.org In order to embrace the new, we must release the old. A trapeze artist cannot swing from one bar to another without letting go. An important part of preparing for the New Year is to review the past year—to release it—and to learn […]
I thrive in the world of information technology(IT). Communication is in the heart of IT that’s why many of us refer to ICT. So it’s in this light that I share this blog that makes IT useful to you and me. First that you have information is a big plus. That information that you have […]
Oct 30/12 A pioneering Human Rights Activist in Swaziland. Not to be missed interview if you want insight to women’s realities as second-class citizens. Words of Wisdom: “We should not wait to be counted in. We should just count ourselves in.”
Today I am more technology dependent than I was at the beginning of the year. 1) Email: I attach more files; receive and reply emails from almost all electronic gadgets within my reach. 2)Internet: I search for everything and because most of my transactions include weblinks to other references it’s a must 3)Mobile: I call, [...]
Greetings Friends, It’s amazing how time flies by from when we had our first idea of what we shall be when we grow up. Then imagine what fantastic plans we had for 2012 and it’s already in it’s last quarter. Yes it’s really time to catch up. I’m so happy that I’m connected not only [...]
Hi People, I’m not sure if I can recall all those who keep asking me how they can get an affordable laptop to complete their education or to support the Women’s group network etc. Well we now have about 30 available in our Nairobi office on first come first served basis. laptop Specifications: IBM/Dell/HP, Pentium [...]
Reblogged from Jose Kamanthe: The 21st century has brought technology to our hands. By using mobile phones, people are connecting with the world from the comfort of their seats, homes, offices and even in the air while flying planes. Today, many people are finding it hard to spend one day away from their mobile phone. It is said that this century alone [...]
I’m signing back online after a 4 months break which is quite something especially when communication is part of your life but that’s a story for another day. Today I write about an incident this week in a public office where I was pleasantly served efficiently, patiently and effectively. Yes, it was a public office. The [...]
Sept 18/12 Managing Director, Gone Rural, Swaziland. Impacting hundreds of rural women by creating jobs through high quality hand-crafts. Words of Wisdom: “Know your inner power and strength. It is from the African earth. There are so much humility and love for family and culture and we don’t acknowledge that as African women. We are worthy of success. I wish we could show these women to the world.”
Sept 4/12 International Professional Story Teller, Writer, Director. Words of Wisdom: “Anyone who is successful today is not successful because they failed, it is how they stood up after failing.”
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Ithi nawe Nyuswa, Silindele Primary Shool, KwaNyuswa Primary, Siyajabula High…
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This was a true humbling moment, a nomination on its own was big enough, a win was more of a suprise and overwhelming
The work that started in 2004, doing such an amount of work with my own funds, my son not enjoying christmas for years,…
May 29/12 CEO of Tanzania Gatsby Trust, nominee for the Africa Hunger Prize. In 1990, she was appointed by Pope John Paul II as a member of the Vatican Pontifical Council of the Laity and was recently appointed by the president of the United Republic of Tanzania as a trustee to the Presidential Trust Fund, her third appointment. A real leading lady!
Social Media Training Week at Computer Aid’s Africa Regional Office | 15/05/2012 The team at our Africa Regional Office in Nairobi have opened their doors to local partner organisations seeking to learn more about social media and how it can be used as a communication tool to improve business and organisational communication. Social media involves [...]
Baba Ngenze ngibe mnene, umkhuleko wabaningi Kunamaculo amaningi abhalwe ngenhliziyo emnene Kunezifundiso eziningi ngaleligama lokuba mnene Sicelwa ukuba sibe mnene njengamajuba Iyini, injani, yenzani lenhliziyo emnene? Ungabe Inhliziyo ephayo, engabambi amagqubu, exolelayo enakekelayo, enoxolo nokuthula,ephayo, efisa okuhle njalo engacasuki, engaxabanisi, engananxa namuntu Ukupha abantulayo kuyisibusiso esingephikiswe Ukudla nolambile, ugqoke noswele kuwubuntu obuphindiwe Asifundiswanga ukupha, ukunikela [...]
For those in Kenya SUBJECT: WORKSHOP INVITATION Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), the regulatory agency for ICTs in Kenya will be leading the industry and other stakeholders in celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17th May 2012. This day is celebrated to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the institutionalisation [...]
May 1/12 Founder & Group Managing Director, Professional Approach Group – Words of Wisdom: “Whether the boy child respects women, is because of the mother. It lies squarely on African women’s shoulders.”
Apr 17/12 Chairperson Enat Bank, Lawyer & Women Activist in . Words of Wisdom “If you are in the public service, If they have a voice, and have public trust, I believe you have to continue talking, continue to fight, continue to contribute to make the world a better place.”
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Yes have seen it! Yes I saw its peak between 2007 and 2009 Yes it had a beautiful masked face Wonderful make-up Covered in a very expensive and glorious veil I did not anticipate it too I did not know its existance My own domestic worker mother has never seen its true colours She has [...]
Today, I realize that slow internet and mobile connectivity does affect work. I know this because the amount of downloads, upload and site access I’m normal able to do in one sitting is highly reduced. This affects my speed of work and especially on a monday morning. Well I’m not blogging to complain but to [...]
OH YES! It was your birthday Maybe chistmas or New years Whatever special day in your life! Excitement and curiosity takes over! Loss of inhibition takes control Yes s/he made you feel special Said all the wonderful words your ears were yearning to hear Aroused the secretion of excitement hormones The ones that confirms….. Mmmmhhh!! [...]
This morning I’ve read Nimo’s story as narrated by Journalist Joy Wanja Muraya and I’m delighted at the content, facts and clear emphasis on the basics.
you can read it here http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/DN2/Hello+my+name+is+Nimo+a…
Dr Johnson Musomi and his outreach team at AMREF is making great strides in telemedicine. Part of the 2010/2011 annual report reads “After the successful pilot phase, the telemedicine services have been scaled up and integrated with specialist and Reconstructive outreach projects. The Outreach Programme has partnered with Computer Aid International to provide the equipment [...]
This event will take place the 10th of February from 2PM to 5PM at @ilab Africa in Strathmore University Nairobi, Kenya. Date: 10th February 2012 Venue : @ilab Africa, Strathmore University 4th Floor, Student’s Center Time: 2-5pm The first goal of the meeting is to inform the community on the next Mobile Boot Camp. We [...]
Bambiza wavuma ukuthi uyeza Wabeka imali, egibela Wadela ngisho ukuyolwela inkululeko yakhe ngalelolanga Wahamba amahora amathathu Wathi uma efika, walindiswa amahora amane Elele ngecala linye Umlenze uyamsinda Yebo uyanuka siyazi, yebo ujuza ubomvu namanzi anukayo Impela ugezile kepha ungathi uneminya engawathinti amanzi Yebo naye ungumuntu Impela kuzanyiwe Kuneminyaka kuzinhlanga zimuka nomoya Pho ubizelweni umntanomuntu Pho [...]
Now that I am a parent, I realise that is is not an easy job to do but you have to always do your best at all given time because you are a mother I have my mother to thank for all the principles she instilled in me I have to thank her for all [...]
Lyrics to Never Give Up: by Yolanda Adams Visions that can change the world Trapped inside an ordinary girl She looks just like me To afraid to dream out loud And though it’s set for your idea It won’t make sense to everybody You need courage now If you’re going to persevere To fulfill your [...]
MY TESTIMONY YES GOD CAN!! It is common that people stand up in front of the church to give testimony. My family’s church is apostolic faith Mission and this is a common phenomenon where testimony is used to express the gratitude or ask for prayers. The church member that wants to testify usually stands in [...]
Greetings! As I get back to work this New Year 2012, I’m excited about the prospects of Information sharing and communication that results in development i.e ICT4D. Three things come to mind, What information do I have or need that is available? What communication language, skills, will I use to acquire or distribute the information? [...]
Jan, 11, 2012 Hellen Acham, Executive Director, North East Chili Producers, Peace Keeper, Business Builder – Words of Wisdom – “Become involved with the economic activities that will not separate your family. We need to work with the support of our partners.”
An exciting day, with Computer Aid, Africa Regional office hosting our local and regional partners in sharing the Training Partnership Initiatives. We recognise our International Partners, Worcester College of Technology on Moodle elearning training, BioMed Central UK on Open Access conferences, Coders4Africa USA on platforms for software developers and Computer Aid International UK for all [...]
Ngiyanamukela ezinzulwini zemicabango yami Ekujuleni kwemibono yami nasezinkolelweni zami Lapho imvelaphi yami ikhanya bha Lapho imisebenzi yami ehlezi obala Wamulelekile ekhaya lami lemicabango Wamukelekile ukuba uzizwele ngohambo lami Ngena sakhe isizwe sethu Ngena senze izinguko emikhakheni ehlukeni yezempilo zethu Aziziqhenye izizukulwane zethu ngemisebenzi yethu encomekayo Asifunde, sakhe, silobe AYIVIVE MAZULU!! ASIVIKELE ULIMI LWETHU!! YEBO NGISHO [...]
Thandeka Mazibuko
Regina Ingabire
Gita Goven
Wisdom Exchange TV is an educational resource to aid African women to learn, lead and succeed in life, business, and community. This ‘HOW TO’ forum will provide strategies and inspiration from African women trailblazers, pioneers and leaders of many. These change agents will inspire us to stretch our vision of what we can do, and what WE can be. New interviews and Expert Perspective blogs are updated regularly with the insights of the women leaders of today for tomorrow.
Lydia Zingoni
Lerato Majara
Meaza Ashenafi
Ela Gandhi
Doo Aphane