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CIGI announces Africa Portal - a new online resource
by Albert Mucunguzi 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

?Hi All, I think this is interesting to some of you. Click the link below: CIGI announces Africa Portal - a new online resource Thanks. _______________________ Regards, Albert Mucunguzi Executive Director PC Tech Communications P.O. Box 32180, Tel: +256 712619812 / 700 297031 Kampala, Uganda. Email: ed(a)pctechmagazine.com Website: www.pctechmagazine.com / www.albertmucunguzi.com

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Feedback on your experience with Nexenta
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Dear Friends I wish you a lovely day. Could anyone give me feedback on their experience implementing Nexenta. Kindly refer to www.nexenta.com. Thank you Best regards Athar

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uwezo tariff
by Derrick Wesonga 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

2 bob days are over http://www.kachwanya.com/2010/11/safaricom-uwezo-tariff-permemnet-rates-or-… and on todays daily nation page 7. note the fine print "All ore paid subscibers will be automatically switched over to the new uwezo tarrif"

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OT: ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS
by Dave Kirirah 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Is it cool to just take an antiretroviral tab just to see wat will happen.. Could it boost ur immunity coz i tend to think thats wat its for. I mean if it works better than seven seas considering that seven seas is the yakkiest thing ive ever tasted... -- Direct your attention to the best... http://www.bigbang.co.ke/

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most influential geeks
by steve kyengo 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

http://www.execdigital.com/business/leader/tech-billionaires-five-most-infl…

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Fwd: FW: Documents required for Dubai Visa
by Eric Mugo 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

*From:* Operation Kenya [mailto:operations@ke.myglobalvisa.com] *Sent:* Friday, March 12, 2010 11:43 AM *To:* Mugo, Eric Kabugu *Subject:* Documents required for Dubai Visa Dear Madam/Sir Please find below the qualifying conditions and also find attached Visa Application Form. Mandatory Documentations Required *1. *Application Form duly signed and complete. *2. *Original passport should be presented upon applying in addition to the passport copies of passenger with all relevant pages. (Full Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Passport Number, Date of Issue, Date of Expiry-validity at least 6 months) *3. *A copy of Emirates reservation indicating the day of entry and exit at Dubai (PNR). Reservation more than period of visit/transit will not be allowed. *4. *Two passports sized colored photograph. *5. *A copy of cash deposit slip for the visa fee. *Eligibility Criteria:* *Passenger needs to qualifying in one of the conditions given below:-* · Documents required for Skywards Silver and Gold Card Holders 1) Original and copy of Skywards Silver and Gold Card 2) Medical Insurance covering the period of the stay in the UAE is recommended (not compulsory). OR · Documents required for Frequent Flyer 1) Applicants having travelled at least once in the last two years or holding Valid Visa to any one of these countries (USA, UK, Schengen countries, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland) with proof of travel in the current or previous passport. 2) Medical Insurance covering the period of the stay in the UAE is recommended (not compulsory). OR · Documents required if applying through registered IATA Travel Agent: 1. Guarantee Letter from Travel Agent on the Letter Head mentioning each Applicant Name and Passport Number. 2. Medical Insurance covering the period of the stay in the UAE is recommended (not compulsory). *Note* : I*t is requested to provide us three authorized signatory with stamp from each agency on the letter head to verify the genuineness of the application submitted. * OR · Documents required for Direct Passenger or Non IATA Travel Agent: 1. Job Certificate - Recommendation letter from Employer, mentioning the applicant's position, duration in service and salary per month. In case of businessman - proof of business (registration, City Council license etc.) 2. Bank Statement - Last 6 months 3. Cash deposit of USD200/- to be refunded on proof of return within visa validity and proof of travel in and out of Dubai on EK. 4. Medical Insurance covering the period of the stay in the UAE is recommended (not compulsory). 5. Copy of a major credit card (If available) VISA FEES: 1. Tourist visa-6150 Kenya shilling 2. 96 Hours Visa- 5000 Kenya shilling Note: All fees should be deposited to the following bank account: A/C Name: Mawared House Limited Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank Bank Code: 02 Branch Code: 064 Address: P.O.Box 44865-00100 Nairobi Kenya A/C No: 0102006188000 (KES) A copy of cash deposit for the visa fee is required as proof (obligatory for processing the application). Visa fees are subject to change without notice. Office Working Hours: Mondays – Friday: 0830hrs to 1630hrs Saturday: 0900-1300hrs Our office address: Mawared House Ltd. 1st floor Mezanniane, Anniversary tower Monrovia Street, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 <Tel:+254> (20) 2215034 / 36 /37 Fax: +254 (20) 2215035 Email: info(a)ke.myglobalvisa.com *Note:* We accept application on Friday and Saturday as well. Also note Dubai Immigration (UAE) is closed on Friday and Saturday so no visa is processed. The contents of this electronic mail message and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged and protected from discovery or disclosure. This message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the intended addressee. If you have received this message in error, you are not authorised to view, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or any part of it without our consent, and you are requested to return it to the sender immediately and delete all copies from your system. Kenya Commercial Bank Limited cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free, does not contain malicious code or is incompatible with your electronic system and does not accept liability in respect of viruses, malicious code or any related problems that you might experience. Unless specifically stated, any views expressed may not necessarily be the Bank’s but that of the sender.

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ADVERT - Lenovo ThinkPad X 201/i- <OT>
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

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HTC Magic
by Timothy Kyalo 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Dear Skunks, Where can someone procure this.handset(HTC_Magic_G2) locally ? If you can kindly reply off-list. Kind regards, Timothy

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Telkom SA, Telecom Namibia pull back from foreign expansion
by aki 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

http://www.cio.de/news/cio_worldnews/2255912/index.html How will local companies with SA as partners hold up in the new shakeup?

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INTERNSHIP AT OLIVINE TECHNOLOGY
by joseph karanja 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Hello Skunkworks, Olivine Technology is looking to take up software developer interns. those who maybe interested kindly visit http://olivinetech.com/pub/ for more details. -- Regards, Joseph Karanja Sales & Marketing Director Olivine Technology Ojijo Plaza,Plums Lane, Off Ojijo Road, Parklands (Near Parklands Sports Club). www.olivinetech.com P.o. Box 14149-00800 Telephone:020-2667603 Mobile: 0720499322 Skype: karanja1984 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Olivine Technology Limited. Nairobi, Kenya

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