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New software to boost construction sector in Rwanda

Stakeholders in the construction sector in Rwanda are happy with a new system that is used to manage building permits in secondary cities around the country.

The Building Permit Management Information System (BPMIS) was unveiled by Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) in Musanze District, Northern Province, in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

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Google awards R10 Million grant to African organisation

Google has awarded a $717,728 (roughly R10 Million) grant to the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) to develop technology that can assist people in Sub-Saharan Africa who are living with disabilities.

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South Africa constructs largest data centre in Africa

South Africa has announced that it had begun the construction of what will be the largest data centre in Africa to be housed in a 17 500sqm building. The construction work is being spearheaded by Teraco a South African company that already owns data centres in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.

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The Internet: A weapon of rapid development in Ghana

According to a statement via Jovago, Ghana is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It offers one of the most stable and attractive business environments in the region.

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