DigiGirlz is a Microsoft YouthSpark program which gives middle and high school girls opportunities to learn about careers in technology, connect with Microsoft employees, and participate in hands-on computer and technology workshops.
Microsoft Ghana partnered with Airtel Ghana through it’s Evolve with STEM initiative for the first Ghana edition of DigiGirlz day.
DigiGirlz day took place at the iSpace Hub in Labone and had about 60 girls participating in the program. The program brought in to mentor the girls, Lucy Quist; Managing Director of Airtel Ghana, Elizabeth Patterson; founder and director of Girls Education Initiative of Ghana, Anita Erskine; founder of Brand Woman Africa, a media entrepreneur, TV & Radio host, Anne Amuzu; co founder Nandi Mobile, Larissa Bowen-Dodoo; founder of Levers in Heels, Florence Toffa; Director of Mobile Web Ghana and founder of Fime Project and others.
These mentors shared inspiring personal stories that’ll bring belief, empower and challenge the young future leaders to go into the technology industry. There was also an Hour of Code session where participants were taught how to code in HTML. The break out sessions dealt with topics like Effective and safer internet usage, Scams and email messages, Why STEM is important,
Derek Appiah Microsoft country manager about the program said;
Microsoft is committed to encouraging more women to join the ICT industry and we are inviting Ghanaian high school girls to discover the opportunities that exist for them in our industry. We want to demystify any belief that STEM is for boys so as to ensure that they make the right education choices now for the bright future that they deserve
It’s been an exciting time spent with all the participants of DigiGirlz today. I am encouraged by their curiosity, passion and determination throughout the session.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is an enabler for creativity and problem solving in young people which is why we launched the Evolve with STEM initiative to inspire belief, empower and transform mindsets of young people towards STEM.
We are proud to be associated with DigiGirlz, which aligns with Evolve with STEM. It is great to see organizations like Microsoft, a technology giant, support initiatives to empower young people through STEM
CodeHouse: Come learn how to code mobile apps using Xamarin tools in Visual Studio.
Microsoft Students Partners (MSP) and the School of Technology Students Association (SOTSA), of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) presents CodeHouse.
CodeHouse is a mobile application coding session, that seeks to teach you how to design and develop Windows, IOS and Android phone apps using Xamarin studio.
The training session takes place 3rd May 2016 at the AVU Lab, GIMPA, Accra from 2pm to 5pm.
For more information and direction contact 0576232897 or 0206600440.
Come along with your laptop, which should have Visual studio 2015 & Xamarin tools installed.
The ZEPTO UmiTab 10.1 is a Microsoft Windows 10 device inspired by the design of the Surface Pro line and produced in partnership with Microsoft. It’s designed to give you longevity use and provide you with easy access to your files anytime with the inbuilt 3G data access.
The cooperation with Microsoft means you get 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, full version of Office 365 Mobile for a year. The UmiTab 10.1 targets students in tertiary institutions as such priced lower than it’s competitors in the same range.
Charles Ofori, CEO of ZEPTO Ghana Limited in a statement on their latest devices remarked;
“We are excited about what we are offering Ghanaians because not only does the UmiTab 10.1 offer quality at a low price but it provides Microsoft’s familiar fast and secure software.
Our teams across the country will ensure that customers get the technical support and customer service they deserve long after they have purchased the device.”
The ZEPTO UmiTab 10.1 Specifications include;
Windows 10 OS
Quad-core Intel Baytrail 1.83 GHz CPU, with Intel HD Graphics GPU
2 GB RAM
32 GB HDD storage
10.1″ IPS capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 800 Screen resolution
Dual Camera 2.0 MP Front and 5.0 MP Rear
HDMI Output
2G, 3G (GPRS/GSM/EDGE/UTMS-900/2100MHz)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth BT 4.0
7900 mAH Battery
3.5mm Headphone jack
550g , 258 x 172 x 9.7 mm
The PC’s come in red, cyan/blue, black, gray and pink colours.
NB: Bulk and Hire purchase option for institutions and students is available.
Contact George : 024 346 8137 The UmiTab 10.1 is currently retail priced at GH₵ 1,100.00 and available at ZEPTO Ghana Limited Offices across the nation and online via the Jumia store.UPDATE: find a review on device here
“Anniversary Update is coming this summer with waves of new features.”
The next major update to Windows 10 (code named Redstone) dubbed the Anniversary Update by Microsoft has been unveiled and it’s expected to be available to consumers sometime this summer (July 2016).
Here are a few facts from Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group about how Windows 10 has fared since launch;
In the eight months since launch, Windows 10 is off to the fastest start in Windows history, with over 270 million active devices, outpacing Windows 7 in the same timeframe by 145%. People are spending more time on Windows than ever before – over 75 billion hours – with the highest customer satisfaction of any version of Windows. We are on track to reach our ambitious goal of one billion Windows 10 devices in the next few years.
We welcome everyone to Windows 10, whether you have a new PC, a five-year-old PC, or a brand new Mac – we are building the most secure, productive, and fun platform for you.
The Windows 10 anniversary update is going to be free and available to all windows 10 users.
Some of the features coming in the anniversary update include:
1. Windows Hello Brings Biometric Security to Apps and Microsoft Edge
With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update it’s possible for you to use the same easy, yet strong, security of Windows Hello with Windows apps and Microsoft Edge, the first and only browser to natively support biometrics, with supporting sites.
2. Windows Ink Brings the Power of Windows to the Tip of Your Pen
Windows Ink is an all new experience, putting the power of Windows in the tip of your pen, enabling you to write on your device as you do on paper, creating sticky notes, drawing on a whiteboard, and easily sharing your analog thoughts in the digital world. Windows Ink is integrated into apps like Maps, Microsoft Edge and Office.
3. Cortana, Now More Helpful than Ever, with over 1,000 apps
Cortana will be available above the lock screen, giving you quicker access to your personal assistant for common tasks across all types of devices without unlocking your PC.
4. UWP apps come to Xbox through a Unified Windows Store and every Xbox One can become a dev kit With the Anniversary Update, any Xbox One can be a developer kit with Xbox Dev Mode, enabling anyone to develop for the living room
Also if you are already a Windows Insider then you might probably be using some of these features. If not you can try the new innovations coming in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update by joining the Windows Insider program and install the latest build.
NB: Starting today developers in the Windows Insider Program can access the Windows Anniversary SDK Preview to explore the new features.
Easter festive season is here again and what it promises is reduced pricing among stores with free gifts to offer.
We have put together some prices from the various stores running Easter discounts and sales with free gifts such as; Watches, glass protectors, covers, powerbanks, micro SDs, etc. With their online stores you can make your order and have it delivered right to you.
Telefonika
* Microsoft Lumia 532 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 240.00
* Microsoft Lumia 430 – GH¢ 240.00
* Microsoft Lumia 535 – GH¢ 430.00
* Microsoft Lumia 540 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 448.00
* Microsoft Lumia 550 – GH¢ 490.00
* Microsoft Lumia 1320 – GH¢ 650.00
* Microsoft Lumia 640 XL – GH¢ 715.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 – GH¢ 2,490.00 * Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – GH¢ 2,790.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 XL(Dual SIM)- GH¢ 2,990.00
Compu-Ghana
* Microsoft Lumia 430 (Dual SIM) – G H¢ 239.00
* Microsoft Lumia 532 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 239.00
* Microsoft Lumia 530 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 249.00
* Microsoft Lumia 630 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 399.00
* Microsoft Lumia 540 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 449.00
* Microsoft Lumia 550 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 499.00
* Microsoft Lumia 625 – GH¢ 569.00
* Microsoft Lumia 1320 – GH¢ 650.00
* Microsoft Lumia 640 XL(Dual SIM) – GH¢ 719.00
* Microsoft Lumia 730 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 759.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 2,069.00 * Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – GH¢ 2,259.00
