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Cisco Networking Academy Kenya via Timbuktu Chronicles October 2nd, 2008 at 20:23

The Cisco Networking Academy in Kenya, one of the largest education initiatives, has empowered students with IT skills in hopes of creating a better standard of living in some of the poorest cities-company websiteWatch related video......

Daproim via Timbuktu Chronicles September 9th, 2008 at 22:00

Daproim, founded by Steve Muthee is a socially responsible outsourcing company. The firm was named as the service provider for a book validation project with Bookshare.This contract was brokered by Samasource covered...

QuickHits via Timbuktu Chronicles July 2nd, 2008 at 13:53

Ft gives an overview on the"rapid growth of private equity" in Africa. via Africaincorp Ladybrille covers Nollywood and more in their latest issue. Nubian Cheetah takes a look at ExZeed a BPO provider African Architecture & Design highlights the bamboo construction...

Ethiopian Outsourcing-Eventive via Timbuktu Chronicles June 11th, 2008 at 11:55

Mugure Mugo founder of Preciss International covered earlier speaks with Manuel de Joya of Eventive about their Ethiopian outsourcing initiative.Answering a question about the continents positioning in this industry he states: Africa's expertise in various European languages is a singular advantage. The Francophone nations seem to be particularly poised for success. However, having said that,...

Market for Change via Timbuktu Chronicles April 21st, 2008 at 19:33

Founded by Leila Chirayath"...Market for Change aims to catalyze economic development by creating a market for responsible outsourcing to small and medium-sized firms in developing......

Climbing the Outsourcing Ladder via Timbuktu Chronicles July 31st, 2007 at 18:53

Businessweek reports: Offshoring upstarts are making so many inroads, in fact, that by 2012, they'll significantly dilute India's dominance, says consultancy Gartner (IT). The consulting firm says that by 2010 about 30% of Fortune 500 enterprises will outsource to three or more countries, from less than 10% today. "So many governments have realized what an opportunity this is and there's a lot...