JAVA developers – Developer Conference in Jozi!
Sun Microsystems are holding a “Worldwide Developer Conference” at Sandton Conference Centre in Johannesburg on the 3 and 4 May 2006. It’s free and looks to be HOT HOT HOT – but hurry to register – sessions are filling up. There is also a ROBOT programming competition – see the end of the article for more info. Here’s the lowdown on the c… onference – click here for the site. ‘SUN TECH DAYS’ is coming to Johannesburg, South Africa. Meet James Gosling, The Father of Java Technology and learn the latest in Java and Solaris technologies from top-tier Sun experts. Sessions include: * Building Wireless Interactive Applications Using SMS and Java Technology * End-to-end Peformance Tuning of Java Technology Applications * Extreme GUI Makeover * Interoperability Using Web Services * Java ME Programming using NetBeans Mobility Pack * Java SE 5.0 with NetBeans – Roar of the Tiger * JavaServer Faces Technology, AJAX and Creator * Open Source and Communities * Persistence Techniques and EJB 3.0 * Rapid Prototyping of Web and SOA Applications with Sun Java Studio Creator and Enterprise SOA: Terminology, Design and Best Practices * Solaris and OpenSolaris: Architecture and Update *(Please note: session titles are subject to change) This first time event in South Africa will also include: * Keynote address by James Gosling, Father of Java Technology * A NetBeans and Solaris Day on Friday, 5 May * Internet Cafý * Installfest to download free licensed software (bring your own laptop) * Be “cool with code” Robosapien competition * Free drinks and entertainment * Prizes and incentives * Hands On Lab for practical know-how (bring your owl laptop) ROBOT!!! “You be the ghost in the machine ” Click here for full article.There’s nothing quite as geeky as a programmable robot. South African technology company Starship Systems is taking advantage of this geek obsession with a competition to program the Wow Wee Robosapien V2 robot with Starship System’s home-grown Java software development kit (SDK) for the cute little electronic critter. The software development kit is expected to be launched early next week, and developers will be able to submit code for testing to Starship Systems and watch how the robot responds through a web cam. The robot gets to strut its stuff on stage at the Sun Tech Days on 4 and 5 May in Johannesburg. The best five programs will be judged by father of Java, James Gosling, and the winner gets to have lunch with Gosling himself. “Hopefully nobody will do the Macarena, but it will probably happen. The programmers have free reign, but we expect mostly dance and karate moves,” says Herman...
Varsity Students – Are you a bright young mind?
Are you a Kleva Young thing? Are you you in your final year or post grad year at Varsity? Are you talented? Do you stand out? Are you a high-achiever? If you answer yes to those questions, you have the opportunity to become one of this year’s Bright Young Minds. Which means you get taken to an intensive all-expenses paid business learning conference whe… re you will network with powerful business leaders and your fellow other 99 bright sparks. Here is the deal – click here to go to the site: The prestigious search is on for South Africa’s brightest, most dynamic and passionate students who want the all expenses paid networking opportunity of a lifetime. Brightest Young Minds (BYM) have announced the launch of the exciting 2006 search among South Africa’s top 14 universities for the country’s 100 most talented students. BYM, a University of Stellenbosch initiative linked to AIESEC International, bridges the often inaccessible or daunting gap between university life and the corporate world, for final year and post-graduate students who display exceptional abilities. BYM President, Christine Strutt comments, “South Africa is a country burgeoning with new talent – it’s an incredibly exciting place to be. Brightest Young Minds seeks to promote and nurture exceptional students through enviable networking opportunities with some of South Africa’s most successful companies and prolific personalities.” Now in its seventh year, BYM seeks to create a platform that showcases the talent of South Africa’s future leaders, while providing an incredible opportunity for them to be exposed to, challenged and inspired by some of the country’s current visionaries, humanitarians and business icons. The BYM conference attracts speakers from the cream of the business world. Previous mentors include Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, founder and Executive Chairman of Master Currency, Zitulele ‘KK’ Combi, and CEO of the International Marketing Council, Yvonne Johnston. BYM does not only focus on academic excellence, but selects delegates according to the criteria of leadership, initiative, passion and drive. “South Africa’s future business leaders and decision-makers need to be so much more then simply academically gifted. So the opportunity to become a 2006 BYM and change your life forever is open to all, not just outstanding intellectuals,” says Strutt. The 100 extraordinary new BYM recruits, chosen through a rigorous selection process from thousands of entries, will be invited to attend the prestigious, all-expenses paid, seventh annual BYM conference. The conference, scheduled to take place from 2 to 9 July 2006 in Johannesburg, has this year secured corporate support from BHP Billiton, Cashbuild, Sanlam and Vodacom. Strutt continues, “Brightest Young Minds believe they will facilitate the transfer of invaluable professional knowledge from...
Soweto BnB’s offering Tsotsi special deal to Brits
While some Joburgers have still not ventured into the vibrant and changing streets of Soweto, the clever minds behind the Soweto Bed and Breakfast association are punting a tour and overnight stay in Soweto on the back of the release of TSOTSI in London. 4,00.html”>Click here to go to the Guardian article: To coincide with the release of South African film Tsotsi – a psychological thriller set in the Johannesburg township of Soweto – the Soweto B&B Association is offering two-and three-night packages for tourists to stay there, helping to regenerate the area. Full-day tours and an overnight stay are priced at ý95pp. Book through Rainbow Tours (020 7226 1004; www.rainbowtours.co.uk). KLEVA! That’s about R1100. Jozi people get a life… best you get going to Soweto and experience real life before the tourists take over. We recommend lunch at Nambitha’s – click here for our article on...
Represent DIARY: From Jozi to Uganda
One of our favourite people Bob left his love Johannesburg after living here for a few years, to go home to his place of birth, Uganda. You’d be suprised by the number of Ugandans around – think Lee from YFM, Sala and Sami Sabiti…. In his new post “From Jozi to Uganda”, Bob lets us know all about his move – click here to go to the Visit Uganda site:… I sure miss South Africa! Jhb has been my home for the last 5 years and there is nothing that can erase the imprint that Jhb has left on me! Infrastucture and convenience are things i miss a lot. One thing we need is a crazy place that makes great cocktails and some Jaegermeister! I am in Kampala and it is different in a number of ways. First of all it is hot like crazy! I am not talking about jhb heat but humid heat like in Durban but there is no ocean for miles-well there is Lake Victoria. Second of all we have crazy traffic and everyone has to drive around like a warrior.The saying ‘You snooze, you lose’ was created for Kampala, the city of 7 hills. Now these things seem negative but they are also part of the reason why we love this place. One thing for sure is that Ug is the safest place in Africa. You can walk at night and not have your heart pounding 24/7. Its sad to say SA, but people are friendlier here and when it comes to having a good time Kampala rocks in more ways than one and doesn’t come with the pretentiousness that other countries and cities have. One thing i advise is for South African’s to travel around Africa and see what the mothercontinent has to offer! You can start with Uganda the unbelievably green, unspoiled, safe, friendly, varied and magical country… Over and out from Uganda. Till next time… BOB PICTURE COURTESY OF FLICKR – The photo sharing website – click here to see more of Kampala and...
KARL GIETL @ the AFRONOVA gallery in Newtown
This is a gallery made for artists and people that like to enjoy their days… it’s only open from 1pm – 8pm everyday and is right over the road from the Market Theatre. This is the second exhibition – make sure to get there and tell all your friends! Joburg figure and multi talented artist Karl Gietl embarks on a colourful Search for Paradise in the streets of the African globa…l village and he is not in a hurry to reach his destination. He takes us on the road to perdition and explores the sinful corners of human psyche, lit only with red lights and inhabited by city mythologies and lurid encounters. Karl Gietl is first of all a powerful painter, traditional yet inventive. In an organic balance of ability and boldness, he captures the human situations and appropriates the space, whether it is in Jozi, in Maputo or in Paris and Amsterdam. He is a disciplined and gifted storyteller celebrating life with humour. CLICK HERE FOR KARL’s SITE to find out more about him and see his work. Exhibition runs until Saturday 29 April Gallery Hours : Tuesday to Saturday 13:00 to 20:00 Contacts c: +27(0)837265906 The gallery is just across the Market Theatre entrance Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown Po box 3205 – Parklands 2121 – Johannesburg – South Africa **************************************************** 26 Jan Afronova presents an exhibition of new works by Joburg based Sandile Zulu and artist Gonýalo Mabunda from Maputo. The second exhibition will present new works by Joburg based Sandile Zulu together with Gonýalo Mabunda from Maputo, starting Friday, October 28. More fire ! In this show, both artists explore the cycles of destruction and regeneration in the process of creation and history, suggesting new symbols of universality and vitality. An internationaly acclaimed artist, Mabunda deals with the destruction of civil war by neutralizing its weapons and creating peaceful or cheerful sculptures. Zulu, in his own way, scientifically explores the elemental cycle of life in search of new meanings and creative truth by burning and extinguishing canvases and materials. Exhibition runs from 28 October until saturday 26 November. Tuesday to Saturday 13:00 to 20:00 Email Afronova Phone: +27(0)837265906 Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown ******************************************* 11 September Afronova is a new Pan African gallery for modern and contemporary art created by Billie Zangewa together with Henri Vergon. The elegant gallery space is located in the heart of Johannesburg, the Market Theatre Precinct in Newtown, and contributes to the cosmopolitan landscape of the city. Afronova presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art from the African...
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