Dell has stepped up its efforts to combat the plastic scourge which plagues the ocean, announcing the technology industry’s first shipment of ocean plastics packaging. FULL STORY >

As part of its New Aviations Horizons initiative, NASA believes its new electric engine powered airplane could be the next step in the field of air travel. FULL STORY >

African data journalism is set to receive a $4.7 million boost as part of a major new initiative that will help civic technologists work with newsrooms across the continent. FULL STORY >

IBM announced an investment of $60 million over three years to develop the next generation of technical talent in Africa. FULL STORY >

With Nelson Mandela Day happening on 18 July, Twitter has offered a few worthy suggestions on how to spend your 67 minutes. FULL STORY >

ThoughtWorks Africa has appealed for assistance in helping more girls from underprivileged backgrounds develop an interest in IT. FULL STORY >

Samsung has announced its latest educational drive, which has the lofty and noble goals of demonstrating the advantages of sustainable product usage. FULL STORY >

Since its launch back in January, the Woza Online initiative has apparently enabled 11 200 South African small and medium sized enterprises to get online and boost their business. FULL STORY >

Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and co team up to collaborate on a standardised form of 3D active glasses. FULL STORY >

Intel and Lenovo unveil their latest affordable notebook targeted at the educational sector. FULL STORY >

Five jetski riders set out on an adventure tomorrow to help raise awareness about cancer as well as to raise funds thatll be employed by the Cancer Association of South Africa CANSA in the fight against the disease. FULL STORY >

HP announces the winners of the 2009 Innovation in Education Grant Initiative in South Africa. FULL STORY >