info4africa, a specialist data collection agency that focuses on health, wellbeing and development in South Africa, unveiled their new website this week. info4africa’s defining strength is their ability to collate, maintain and quality assure data. Over the past year the organisation has significantly expanded this service and are currently engaged in data collection projects for a variety of local, national and international agencies. In line with this expansion, info4africa’s new website outlines the wide range of programmes and partnerships the organisation is involved in. These include: • National Referral Database and Provincial Directory Series; • Database Projects; • Networking Forums, including a full listing of presentations, speakers and information on upcoming events and, • A vibrant Culture and Arts Programme info4africa’s Annual Report 2012 can also be accessed via the new website. This report details the organisation’s 2012 successes and outlines their transition from the Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking/HIV-911 into info4africa. The new info4africa website was designed and developed by info4africa’s technology partner, Always Active Technologies (AAT). Specialising in Mobile and Mapping Solutions, AAT also provides mobile technology solutions to info4africa. info4Africa is a self-funded Centre of the School of Applied Human Sciences, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal. More Info link:: http://www.info4africa.org.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/info4africa Facebook: https://facebook.com/info4africa YouTube: Author: Cath Jenkin from info4africa. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: Three For high res version/s of these Three image/s please contact: info4africa Images: info4africa Logo Photographer: info4africa Photographer: Always Active Technologies Screenshot info4africa Website Photographer: info4africa …
Wild things are happening at The Ubunye Co-Operative!
2012 was a breakthrough year for this innovative and inspirational community co-operative. Based in Mzimela, the Ubunye Co-Operative has been proudly involved in a number of cultural art projects since its inception. Headed up by Chairperson, Patricia Zungu, the Co-Operative has created dramatic and striking works for an exhibition at the KZNSA Gallery, entitled “Intellectual Property”. The group then went on to collaborate with a range of local craft and design teams to create “Yenza” and “Nkanyezi”, two rhinos whose presence as public artworks raise awareness of the importance of rhino conservation. These projects were supported by the Ethekwini Community Foundation and co-ordinated by Umcebo Design. During the latter half of 2012, the Co-Operative worked with info4africa and Umcebo Design to create a range of “Ubunye Hot Pots”. Each Hot Pot is a unique and elegantly hand- crafted beaded plant, making them a true treat for collectors! The beaded hot pots are now available in tin mugs and traditional african pots of various sizes. The Co-Operative has expanded their range of Hot Pots, to include larger clay pots. Looking forward to the rest of 2013, and inspired by their experiences at Design Indaba, the team has once again teamed up with info4africa and Umcebo Design to create “Wild Things”. “Wild Things” are a range of hand crafted animals and insects, decorated with bright beads and eye-catching fabric. These Wild Things are a must for every home, as they bring a particular sense of stylish fun to any room or surface. To find out more about this zany and exciting range of creations, get in touch with the Co-Operative. Website: www.theubunyecoop.wordpress.com Email: heusticed@info4africa.org.za Tel: 031 260 3052/082 909 7886 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubunye URL: http://www.theubunyecoop.wordpress.com Twitter: https:///www.twitter.com/info4africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubunye YouTube: Author: Cath …