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  Gijima in last-ditch talks over home affairs contract
  News By Editor 10 August 2010
  In a statement to shareholders on Tuesday, Gijima said it was hoping to find a solution to government's concerns about whether it would continue with the technology implementation for the department of home affairs.
  "Gijima remains committed to pursuing a commercial resolution in order to avoid litigation to resolve the dispute," the statement says.
  In a surprise move earlier this year, the department cancelled Gijima's involvement in the project, saying the contract was not valid.
  The system was also expected to link into the Home Affairs National Identification System (Hanis), which would in turn have provided information to the police, the national healthcare service and emergency services.
  Gijima is working with international companies, including IBM, Siemens and identity management specialist Daon, to provide services to home affairs. The group's share price was trading down 2,2% at lunchtime on Tuesday. — Candice Jones, TechCentral