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Adesina Iluyemi |
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University of Portsmouth, Centre for
Healthcare Modelling and Informatics |
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Phd Researcher |
Dr Adesina Iluyemi is a dentist by training with almost three years postgraduate working experiences in a teaching hospital in Nigeria. Dr Iluyemi participated in all aspects of clinical dentistry and involved in the management of patients in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and in multidisciplinary management of clinical cases with general and specialist medical and surgical teams. He also participated in clinical and community health researches and programmes. During this period, he was involved in field studies and survey. Adesina also worked as a research assistant in the setting up a community dental clinic, a continental wide journal for oral health in Africa and a multi-centre survey of dental education in Nigeria. Dr Iluyemi also has experience in implementing and evaluating small scale clinical mobile ICT projects in England. He also has worked in some administrative and managerial capacities. Adesina has experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative researches and written reports on projects. He has attended and presented in various national and international conferences. Presently, he is undergoing a PhD research degree programme exploring the human and organizational issues in the use of mobile/wireless information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the health systems in developing countries. Dr Iluyemi first and master degrees theses were written on the use of ICTs in health services. |
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Ahmed Kassam |
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NEPAD and CBC |
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NEPAD Special Adviser / CBC Africa Adviser |
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Barry Dwolatzky |
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Prof |
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University of Witwatersrand |
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Professor |
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Barry Dwolatzky obtained a BSc (Eng) in Electrical Engineering, and a PhD – both from Wits. Having completed his studies, Dowlatzky worked in the UK as a post-doctoral researcher in 1997. He also worked at the University of Manchester , the Imperial College and GEC – Marconi Research Centre. In 1989, he returned to South Africa and worked at Wits Unversity, where he is currently a Professor of Software Engineering and Academic Director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering.
He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers , a Fellow South African Institute of Electrical Engineers, a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers in the UK as well as a Chartered Engineer |
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| Name: |
Blessing Maumbe |
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Prof |
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Cape Peninsula University of
Technology |
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ICT for Socio-Economic Development, Faculty of
Informatics and Design
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Wide university teaching and research experience in Southern Africa and the USA over a period of about 15 years (i.e. 1992-present). Universities taught: USA, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Davenport University, Lansing Community College in Michigan, USA, University of Fort Hare, Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, University of Zimbabwe, and Africa University, the first United Methodist and church-related university based in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
Agricultural Economist-Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of Zimbabwe: Economics and markets Department: International Trade and Development in Zimbabwe.
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Carina De Villiers |
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Prof |
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University Pretoria |
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Head of Department
Informatics
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She has started an academic career in 1979 as a Junior lecturer/ Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at Unisa from 1979 – 1995. In 1996 she joined the University of Pretoria as an Associate professor / Professor/ Chairperson of School of IT(2000-2005), Head of Department (2000 – today). Her research interests focus on IT and Education, both the application of IT in Education and best education practices for IT courses. She also works in the field of Human-computer interaction, especially web site design and mobile devices. She is active in several international workgroups on these topics. |
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Edith Adera |
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Ms |
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IDRC Kenya |
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Senior Programme
Specialist |
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Emily Micoh Otlhogile |
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Director |
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Department IT, Botswana |
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Projects Division |
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George Finger |
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Dr |
| Company Name: |
DBSA (Development Bank of South
Africa) |
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ICT Specialist |
| George’s career in telecommunications began in 1980 at Telkom where he eventually became an executive for Technology and Network Services. In 2002, he joined GEDA as a manager responsible for ICT projects locally and internationally. After his short stint in GEDA, he joined Cell C as an Executive for Commercial Sales.
He is currently at the Development Bank of Southern Africa as a Principal ICT specialist where he is responsible for ICT strategy and investments in the SADC region. He worked on various projects which include Eassy project, Com7, Comtel, and eAfrica Commission. He is a member of the Presidential National Commision on Information Technology in South Africa. He holds an honours degree in Telecommunications Technology, and an MBA (Technology Management) from Wales University. Other qualifications include an advanced diploma in project/programme management in ICT from Germany and Durban Univesity of Technology.
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Gillian
Marcelle |
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Dr |
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Company Name: |
Technology for Development (TfDev)
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Principal Consultant |
| Dr. Gillian Marcelle is an ICT strategist with more than fifteen years international experience gained in developed and developing country settings. My career in the telecommunications and ICT sector has included management positions in regulatory bodies; providing strategic planning, project management, research and policy advice as a strategic consultant; staff positions in the business development department of the UK’s largest telecommunication firms, |
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Gilda Odera |
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Ms |
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SKYWEB-Evans
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Managing Director |
Marital Status: Married with two children
BA Hons degree in 1989
Other activities: Founder and owner of a company called "All About Kids", a company providing edutainment to children. I plan to merge my two passions by introducing ICT to kids through edutainment.
Secretary Rotary Club of Milimani, Nairobi |
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Gideon Chonia |
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Prof |
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University of Zurich |
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Senior Information Officer |
Chonia is ICT Lecturer and Distinguished Visitor to Graduate Institute for Development Studies in Geneva . He is currently a Distinguished Tutor for the Swiss "Volkshochschule". He has been giving tutorials on IT and Networking covering latest advances. Professor Chonia is on the Board of Directors of Chonia Informatica, a non-profit organization and on the Board of Technical Advisors to GhanaNet projects in Africa .
Professor Chonia received his degrees from the University Of Zurich and also holds Diploma in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. His areas of research interest are Open Source Software.
He is an active participant in several other industry forums and sits on the International Steering Committee of GlobalCN, Internet Society Geneva, and Chief advisor on On-going Community Network Projects in Africa |
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Jeanne Meta |
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Ms |
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NEPAD |
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Manager eSchools Demo |
6 years experience in project management and 14 years experience in ICT. I was the African Regional Programme Officer for training and new technology programmes at the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC). Prior to that, I held the position of ICT Consultant at the EU Secretariat, where I was managing the implementation of ICT component and Management Information Systems (MIS) doe the Department of Health Mpumalanga Province, RSA. Other positions held include Senior ICT Assistant at UNICEF and Computer Management Assistant at the US Embassy in Pretoria. I am fluent in both English and French. I am currently the Manager for the NEPAD e-Schools Demo Project. |
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Johannes Cronje |
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Prof |
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Cape Peninsula University of
Technology |
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Dean of Informatics |
| Language teacher,
Technikon lecturer,
Professor of Computers and Education
Facilitator of workshops on business communication and ICT management.
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Maroale Jacob Tanto Rachidi |
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Mr |
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Company Name: |
KTS Technology solutions
(Pty) Ltd |
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Designation: |
Chief Executive Officer
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| 3 years Teacher : Maths & Science in Matric; 28 years ICT : Trainee Customer Engineer; Junior Programmer, Programmer, Senior Programmer; Analyst Programmer, Systems Analyst ; Senior Systems Analyst; Project Manager; Executive Director (ICT); Management Consultant (ICT Audits, Strategy Formulation : Government Departments and Municipalities); ICT Director (Census 2001 – Personnel Payment System); CEO – KTS Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Past President – ITA; Past Deputy Chairperson – ISETT SETA; Past Member of Council – University of the North; Trustee – University of Limpopo |
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Keith Anderson
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Company Name: |
Axiz |
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Designation: |
COO |
| President - ITA
Associate – IOD
Board member – ISETT SETA
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Name: |
Kgabo Hlalefi Hlahla |
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Title: |
Mr |
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Company Name: |
Sourcecom Technology Solutions |
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Designation: |
Executive Director: Business Development |
| Winner of 2006 overall ICT individual in Africa
;Winner of 2006 Public sector CIO in Africa; Former CIO and Deputy Director-General of National Department of Home Affairs
; Former CIO of National Department of Land Affairs
; Former Director IT & Systems - National Department of Social |
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Edmund Katiti |
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Title: |
Dr. |
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Company Name: |
NEPAD e-Africa Commission |
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Designation: |
Policy & Regulatory Advisor |
| 1984 – 2002 Director Institute of Computer Science, Makerere University
2002-2005 Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Kampala International University.
2005 – todate, Policy & Regulatory Advisor, NEPAD e-Africa Commission.
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Luvuyo Mabombo |
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Mr |
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Company Name: |
Dept of Agriculture |
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Designation: |
Chief Operating Officer & CIO |
| Finance; ICT; Consulting; Industry Regulation; Government |
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Margaret Zunguze |
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UNFEM |
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Ms |
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Designation: |
National consultant on women's use and access to ICTs |
Since 2001, Margaret Zunguze has worked closely with UNFEM as a national consultant on women's use and access to ICTs. She is currently carrying out research in workplace HIV/AIDS policies and programs for twenty organizations in Zimbabwe for SMART Work AED. The goal of the research is to identify best practices in workplace HIV/AIDS policies programs. The research results will be published before the World AIDS Conference to be held in Bangkok in July.
For seven years, she worked as an Information and Communications Specialist with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) through its regional programs in Uganda , Kenya , Zambia , Botswana , Zimbabwe , South Africa , and Malawi . She became an active member of regional and international organization that encouraged the participation of civil society organizations in the formulation of national ICT Policies to bridge the divide between the rich and the poor. From 2001 to 2003, she headed the Information Services Department of a Gender and Development feminist organization called the Zimbabwe Women's Resource Center and Network (ZWRCN)
From 1997 to 2001, she headed the Information and Communication Department of a Regional Farming System Program called FARMESA, executed by FAO. She was responsible for initiating implementing strategies to gather, analyze and compile information for use by the program in farming systems research including gender
From 1994 to 1996, she was the Information Officer for a Regional Fisheries Project, ALCOM. Prior to that, from 1987 to 1994, she was Assistant Editor Manager for a large educational publishing house, the College press. From 1985-1987 she was a lecture in Microbiology and Biochemistry to Bachelor of Technology student at Laboratory Technicians at Polytechnics. Ms. Zunguze completed the Level in Biology, Chemistry and earned Bachelor of Science degree with special honors in Biochemistry from Hull University , in the United Kingdom . |
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Mirriam Thobeka Zwane |
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Mrs |
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Company Name: |
Praxis Computing Pty Ltd |
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Designation: |
Director |
| Mirriam Thobeka Zwane joined the IT industry in 1987 as a Trainer. After 5 years she joined a 4-month old Praxis Computing and became a shareholder and partner to Mish Middelmann and Michael Haddad. Mirriam is very involved in community initiatives (mainly to educate the disadvantaged communities in IT). She has a Train the Trainer diploma with Damelin and an Adult Basic Education diploma with Unisa. She is also a life contender for the Life College and a member of the East Bank High School Knowledge Gateway Book Club. |
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| Name: |
Mitesh Mohanlal Patel |
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Mr |
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Company Name: |
PKF (Pta)
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Managing Director |
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| Mitesh Patel began his studying career as a chemical engineer, changed to Chartered Accountant and upon completion of his articles, opened his own Audit Practice. He started a bursary fund specifically for disadvantaged students who would like to pursue a career in Chartered Accounting. To date Mitesh Patel has funded two students in his personal capacity to the value of R30 000 to pursue their careers in the field of Chartered Accountancy. He has obtained a Bcompt Honours in financial accounting, financial management, taxation and auditing. He is also part of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. |
