Econet's Strive Masiyiwa leases N6.5m luxury apartment in New York

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Founder and chairman of Zimbabwean Econet Wireless Group, Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, has leased a luxury apartment in New York City at a United States Dollar (USD) of $40,000, about N 6.5m per month, reports ITRealms.

Econet Wireless is a global telecommunications conglomerate well rooted in Zimbabwe.

ITRealms also reports that Mr. Masiyiwa moved into a five bedroom luxurious unit at Manhattan otherwise known as 737 Park Ave, New York.

New York Post confirmed that Masiyiwa’s 12th-floor rental features five bedrooms, 7½-bathrooms, a windowed chef’s kitchen, a master suite with a windowed dressing area and two spa bathrooms.

The 4,850 square-feet luxury apartment, was originally asking for USD $49,500 a month and was purchased by a private individual who is now leasing it out to Masiyiwa. This is a prudent move as Masiyiwa’s eldest daughters are now attending university in the United States. 

Masiyiwa in addition sits on the board of trustees for the New York City-based Rockefeller Foundation, which brings him to the city frequently.

Developed by leading New York City real estate developer and investor Harry Macklowe, Masiyiwa would have to pay approximately USD $25 million to own the property. 

Built in 1940 by notable architect Sylvan Bien, according to Macklowe Properties website, the 737 Park Ave has been transformed into a glamorous contemporary condominium residence that offers approximately 60 luxurious private residences, many with private elevator landings and separate service entrances.

Masiyiwa’s New York City apartment is along Manhattan’s premier residential corridor, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, one of the most affluent neighborhoods and home to the world’s most wealthy, powerful and influential families and individuals.

ITRealms gathered that Nigeria’s richest woman and billionaire, Folorunso Alakija maintains a luxury apartment on the Upper East Side. 

And with the Central Park in close proximity and access to some of the most famous museums in the world, diplomatic missions, great dining and high-end stores, the Upper East Side is favored by old, new and international money.

Remmy Nweke with additional reports from New York Post
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*Strive Masiyiwa, founder & Chairman, Econet Wireless Group

Iyanya, Naeto C, J.Martins others for TD-Mobile launch

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TD-Mobile, the digital lifestyle and highly mobile products distribution arm of Technology Distributions Limited, the acclaimed No.1 ICT value added distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, will be formally launch on September 29, 2014, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, ITRealms reports.

In a press statement made available to ITRealms by Gbenga Ajayi stated that TD-Mobile has already signed distribution agreements with world-class mobile products manufacturers like Lenovo, Nokia, HP, Zinox, Toshiba, Dell and so on.

He quoted the Marketing Head, TD-Mobile, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, as saying that TD-Mobile is everything about original digital mobile products like smart phones, phablets, tablets, laptops and mobile printers from world class manufacturers for all highly upwardly mobile resellers and partners across the country, who really deserves the best with peerless aftersales services.

Also, Mrs. Ijogun said that what differentiates TD-Mobile from other distributors is that they are focused on digital mobile products direct from manufacturers and we take responsibility for all our products.

“The market is full of fake products and we thought we should define this market for the good of the country. We have in the past six months hired smart and well educated Nigerians with style to drive the vision of the founders of Technology Distributions.In a nutshell, we are everything about digital lifestyle mobile products distribution and this forthcoming launch is a statement of intent to provide ready access for all to cutting edge mobile technology for business and pleasure,” she said, stressing that they have invited selected partners nationwide for this great evening which promises to be an eye opener to modern digital lifestyle mobile products distribution.

“Trust me, TD-Mobile will be a rewarding experience for the whole of Africa,” she declared.

She further revealed that the Nigeria leading musician, Iyanya, will be leading other Nigerian artistes such as Naeto C and J. Martins, who have been confirmed to perform at this event which kicks off at 6.00pm.

As affirmed Mr. Ubi, Iyanya’s Manager, Iyanya will make it a night to remember.

“As you know, Iyanya is associated with digital lifestyle and he thinks this is one of the greatest companies emerging in Nigeria this century to take the entire populace to another level in digital evolution” he said.

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Nigeria partners UNESCO, Nokia on Education for All goal 6

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As part of its efforts to help developing countries reach Education for All goal 6 (EFA Goal 6) which is on improving all aspects of the quality of education and ensuring excellence of all, the United Nation Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has undertaken projects in Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Senegal, reports ITRealms.

Also, ITRealms learnt from the latest State of Broadband released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this is a project being handled in partnership with Nokia.

According to ITRealms gathered, the partnership would assist in integrate mobile technologies into teacher professional development in ways that enhance both teacher capacity and pedagogical practices. UNESCO is also working to improve the skills of teachers and to promote competency standards.

“Its flagship ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (ICT CFT 6) sets guidelines to help teachers develop skills and competencies to make the most of ICTs to support better learning,” part of the report read.

This framework, ITRealms further gathered has become a well-known international reference in terms of empowerment of teachers and the pedagogical use of technology.

UNESCO’s strong commitment to assisting developing countries formulate national policies to

improve education quality and integrate ICTs in teacher training is illustrated by the ongoing UNESCO-China Funds-in-Trust project, “Enhancing Teacher Education for Bridging the Education Quality Gap in Africa”, launched at the 2012 Global Education for All Meeting

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