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Fwd: [Members] Fwd: [ccAfrica] #OpenAfrica15 now accepting applications
by Mwendwa Kivuva 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Might be of interest to some. I'm sure if you apply, we will have at least a Kenyan or two spend the first week of December in J'burg editing Wikipedia. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Seun Ojedeji" <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> Date: Oct 26, 2015 6:08 PM Subject: [Members] Fwd: [ccAfrica] #OpenAfrica15 now accepting applications To: "FOSSFA members" <members(a)mail.fossfa.net> Cc: Fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kelsey Wiens <kelseywiens(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 3:25 PM Subject: [ccAfrica] #OpenAfrica15 now accepting applications To: CC Africa mailing list <ccAfrica(a)lists.ibiblio.org> Hello CC Africa Our partner WikiAfrica is pleased to announce #OpenAfrica15 Please see details below - don't miss out Thanks! K The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg and WikiAfrica is proudly hosting the week-long (5 day) #OpenAfrica15 – a Wikipedian in Residence training course – in Johannesburg, South Africa. The #OpenAfrica15 training is a course for Wikipedians in Residence aimed at supporting and expanding the skill sets of existing Wikipedians across the continent. It will take place at the Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg from the *30th November to the 4th December 2015*. Chosen delegates will be tasked with pre and post course takes that include engaging with content-rich institutions and training and supporting local Wikipedian volunteers. Delegates will be drawn from the following countries: *Kenya*, *Ethiopia*, *Cameroon*, *Ghana*, *Cote d’Ivoire* and *South Africa*. For more on WikiAfrica, please visit www.wikiafrica.net. This is a call for applications from Wikip/medians who would like to be instructed in all aspects of Wikipedia and Wikimedia interaction. *#OpenAfrica15* The training session will host 8 delegates with the aim of activating them as Wikipedians in Residence from countries across Africa, and South Africa. The training session will take 5 days of intensive introduction to the following subjects: - Wikipedia, Wikimedia Projects, and the Wikimedia landscape in Africa, - The Open Movement and its impact in Africa, - Working with partners to extract citable content, - Leveraging networks to build community and aggregate content, - Using Wikimedia tools, e.g. GLAM tools, Wikimetrics and Wiki Data, - Event planning, marketing and communication for engagement, - Project planning, grants, accountability and budgets, and - Tracking and metric tools and evaluation. The expected outcomes will be: - Complete immersion in and understanding of the Wikimedia projects. - A road map for engagement with local partners, networks and community. - The ability to determine the extent of information available in their country and how to draw that information onto Wikipedia. - A plan for how to access the needed information effectively and efficiently. - A sustainable strategy for the critical evaluation of the information and its sources. - Plan the incorporation and expansion of all selected information into the Wikimedia projects. - Have a proactive understanding of the economic, legal, and social issues that impact the Open Movement and develop an ethical and legal strategy to engage access and use information in 3-5 countries across Africa. - See more at: http://www.wikiafrica.net/call-for-applications-wikipedian-training-at-open… Kelsey Wiens Creative Commons Public Lead Cape Town, South Africa Mobile: +27 (72) 438 5095 Twitter: bella_velo <https://twitter.com/bella_velo> Web: www.bellavelo.ca _______________________________________________ ccAfrica mailing list ccAfrica(a)lists.ibiblio.org http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/ccafrica -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Seun Ojedeji,Federal University Oye-Ekitiweb: http://www.fuoye.edu.ng <http://www.fuoye.edu.ng> Mobile: +2348035233535**alt email: <http://goog_1872880453>seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng <seun.ojedeji(a)fuoye.edu.ng>* Bringing another down does not take you up - think about your action! _______________________________________________ Members mailing list Members(a)mail.fossfa.net http://mail.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/members

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<AD>Brand new iPhone 6 Plus, 64GB, 4G LTE
by Peter Karunyu 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Hi peeps, A friend of mine is selling a brand new iPhone 6 Plus, 64GB model, unboxed. He got it from Safaricom as part of some loyalty programme. He is selling it because he needs a MacBook more than the iPhone. He is asking for 100k, and you can reach him on 0721218737

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INTERNS WANTED (LOCATED IN NAIROBI)
by Jose Muga 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Hi, A friend wants IT interns, must be eager to learn and do certification exams. Send him applications to the email below. Do not use short hand writing in your applications and avoid attaching any Certificates. info(a)maverick-digital.co.ke - Preferred candidates are people who have just finished campus and are located in Nairobi. - Good report writing skills is a requirement. - If you have done any microsoft/linux certification that is a plus. Regards Muga.

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BEST MICRO-FINANCE SOFTWARE
by James Mutuma 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Skunks, Am looking for the best Micro-Finance Management Software currently in the market or futuristic and would like to get in touch the vendors. If you are the guy or have sampled any kindly get in touch. Skunking IT Positively! -- -- James Mwangi Computerways Limited P. O. Box 11696-00400 NAIROBI T:+254 788 185005 james.mwangi(a)computerways.co.ke <james.mwangi(a)gmail.com> http://www.computerways.co.ke/

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OT: Sparkprofit
by Patrick Kariuki 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Are you good at predicting financial markets? Join me - https://sparkprofit.com/intro?by=qYzXlQ - Good traders only please :-) The goal of Spark Profit is to make predictions to earn points. With enough points you then earn money. The points carry over for a while, meaning that you can earn for many weeks from a single game.

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OT: HP Probook & DV 6000 on Sale
by Kakai Eugene 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Hi guys, A colleague is selling the following Items: 1. HP Probook 4540S laptop. I3, 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, WebCam, Finger Print reader, genuine Windows 8. @ KShs 32,000 2. HP Pavilion DV 6000 Desktop. Core I7 (2nd Gen), 3.6GHz, 8GB RAM, 1.5TB HDD, nVidia gForce gt530 4gb dedicated graphics card (beats by dre sound out, HDMI output) + HP 19" 780p Screen. @ KShs 67,500 These items are working and in perfect condition. If interested, reach me via phone below. Kakai 0722 726290 -- Sent via carrier pigeon. Erroneous words are a feature, not a typo. <http://linkedin.com/yoogeniks>

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Centos - Liquid Mirror
by Denis G. Wahome 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

No longer working? https://www.centos.org/download/mirrors/ Regards, Denis

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Senior Software Engineer Opportunity
by Kenny Rachuonyo 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Incase you know anyone who's interested: https://dumaworks.com/blog/job-opening-senior-software-engineer-in-nairobi/

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Internship Opportunity
by Billy 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Just forwarding. Apply using the provided email address provided at the bottom. ****** Are you a badass PHP developer – (Zend framework) with cutting edge javascript knowledge? We need you. We are an online task management platform that enables people to post an errand that they need done, track its progress and get it done all from the comfort of their electronic devices. We are looking to expand our team with a backend developer, and if you just answered YES to the first question, then you might just be the person we are looking for. Skills that may give you a head-start include: - Strong PHP5 coding skills with an emphasis on the Zend Framework. - Experience with version control - Experience with Social APIs (Especially social graph). - Experience with Javascript libraries such as JQuery. - Experience with HTML5 & CSS3. - Aggressiveness and passion for social media Duties will include: - Refine and manage the existing platform. - Develop new versions of the platform. - Improve the existing platform and come up with ways of increasing traffic on the company site. If you meet the above requirements, Kindly send your application with an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a Copy of your National ID to: info(a)taskwetu.com Remember to give links to work previously done and/or your Github account.

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Linux, Network, Developer opportunies
by lucas oketch 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Dear Colleagues, I am looking for an opportunity to work full-time/part-time in any linux/Networking organization with some development/intergration component in it. I am very good in linux and i am capable of handling any project in linux from mail servers, web servers, private cluods, public cloud, Voip, SMS(kannel) etc , anyone with an opportunity or opening please drop me an e-mail offlist. I will be very grateful for your assistance. Thanks, Lucas.

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