Articles by Nick Sato, Page 14
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Fri, September 27th, 11:20 · Nick Sato
Zambia cancels digital migration tender
The Zambian government has reportedly cancelled its digital migration tender following rising allegations of irregular processes in awarding it, causing concern amongst civil society groups. → Read more
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Thu, September 26th, 17:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya warns of potential signal interference with neighbours after migration
Kenya has warned neighbouring countries it will not be "held liable" for broadcast signal interference in bordering countries who have not migrated to the digital platform, when its planned December switchover takes place. → Read more
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Thu, September 26th, 14:40 · Nick Sato
African smartphone shipments up 21.5% in Q2
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed shipments of smartphones in Africa went up 21.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, with smartphones now accounting for 18 per cent of the overall mobile phone market. → Read more
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Thu, September 26th, 12:20 · Nick Sato
South Africa, Kenya ranked top users of cashless payments in Africa
South Africa and Kenya are leading the continent in embracing and adopting cashless payments, according to the results of a new global survey. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 15:00 · Nick Sato
Malawi white space pilot proposed
Chomora Mikeka, member of the Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), has proposed a pilot phase for white space technology in Malawi. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 13:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government announces rollout of secure online transactions
The Kenyan government will roll out digital signatures in the next two months to ensure an online identity and verification system to enhance security for online transactions. → Read more
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Wed, September 25th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
Proper multi-stakeholder cyber security policies needed – AfIGF
African governments, civil society and the private sector have been encouraged to put words into practice and work together to build a coherent cyber security policy. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
ICT stakeholders discuss emerging issues on African cyber security
Workshop panelists at the African Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF) discussed cyber security when the Nairobi conference kicked off today. → Read more
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Tue, September 24th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya hosts second Africa Internet Governance Forum
TESPOK Kenya has announced the East African country will be hosting the second African Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF) at the Multimedia University, in Nairobi, beginning today (Tuesday). → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 19:00 · Nick Sato
LinkedIn sued by users who claim it hacked their e-mails
LinkedIn, the world's most popular professional networking website, is being sued by customers who claim the company hacked into their private email accounts for marketing purposes. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 13:30 · Nick Sato
Huawei seeks to “connect” Kenya’s counties with smart solutions
Huawei will connect Kenya’s counties through its Smart and Sustainable City solutions in a bid to accelerate ICT development in East Africa and improve operational efficiency among various organisations. → Read more
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Mon, September 23rd, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Al-Shabaab live blog Westgate terror attack
Al-Shabaab, the Somali-based Al Qaeda affiliated terrorist group, took to Twitter to claim responsibility for Kenya’s Westgate mall attack on Saturday. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
KRA signs $12.6m deal to establish new online clearance system
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has signed a KSh1.1 billion (US$12.6 million) financing deal with Trademark East Africa to put up a new custom system to replace its current clearance Simba system. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Pressure put on 21 governments to disclose surveillance requests
A group of privacy advocates, human rights groups and tech companies have asked 21 countries to release information on surveillance requests and allow the companies receiving those requests to report on them. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 12:20 · Nick Sato
Orange awarded Telecom Company of the Year in Africa
Orange has been recognised with the 2013 Africa Frost & Sullivan Telecom Company of the Year Award, for its execution of growth strategies and its commitment to offering quality services and products to customers. → Read more
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Fri, September 20th, 10:40 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government defends Telkom Kenya share dilution
The Kenyan government has been pressured to explain claims it willingly allowed its stake in Telkom Kenya be taken over by France Telecom without safeguarding the interest of the country. → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 20:00 · Nick Sato
Nokia introduces the Metallic Lumia 925 In East Africa
Nokia has announced the availability of its metal design Nokia Lumia 925 across all East African countries. → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 18:30 · Nick Sato
Dimension Data appoints new directors to AccessKenya board
South African IT firm Dimension Data has announced the appointment of three new directors to the board of AccessKenya following its acquisition of the Kenyan internet service provider (ISP). → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 14:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya seeks to enhance tech and innovation cooperation with China
Kenya is seeking to boost cooperation and partnership with China in a move to develop future innovations. → Read more
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Thu, September 19th, 13:20 · Nick Sato
Liquid Telecom rolls out East Africa’s largest data centre
Liquid Telecom has launched the “largest and most sophisticated data centre in East Africa”, offering secure space for dedicated hosting, interconnect services, network providers and enterprises in Africa. → Read more
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