Articles by Selipha Kihagi, Page 5
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Wed, November 13th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Zimbabwe Broadcasters to set minimum standards for artistes
Jonathan Moyo, the minister for information, media and broadcasting services in Zimbabwe, has told the broadcasting industry to set minimum standards for local artists to improve their productions or face tough legislation. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi
UNDP, Motorola launch initiative promoting ICT in Rwanda
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Motorola Solutions, has launched an initiative in Rwanda, which aims to link innovators from around the world with ongoing development programmes using mobile technologies. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 13:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Airtel Money customers to withdraw using ATMs in Rwanda
Airtel Rwanda has partnered with I&M Bank and RSwitch, the country’s e-payment solutions provider to introduce a new system allowing mobile money users to access services at ATMs. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 06:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Tecno Tanzania sponsors students in higher education
Tecno Tanzania is providing more than TZS9 million (US$5,600) in sponsorship for four students from disadvantaged backgrounds for their higher education as part of its efforts to maintain corporate social responsibility. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Zantel introduces new campaign to attract subscribers
Zantel, the Tanzanian mobile network controlled by Etisalat, has launched a new campaign called ‘Why Pay More’ in a bid to lure new subscribers with a TZS1 per minute tariff. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 07:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Porsche launches online platform to lure African investors
Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, a subsidiary of Porsche AG, has launched an online communication platform for investors as it extends its business across the region with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 06:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Samsung launches six weeks promotion campaign in Tanzania
Samsung has launched a new promotion campaign in Tanzania which will see 15 winners get rewarded each week as part of its efforts to strengthen its commitment to the public. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 16:30 · Selipha Kihagi
OPINION: Kenya and Tanzania must take democracy into consideration before passing harsh media laws
The recent reports of governments wanting to impose harsh fines on journalists and media houses in the case they are caught violating the code of conduct is alarming if we are to consider what it has taken media institutions to achieve the current freedom. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 12:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Tanzania’s AG supports law to increase media fines
Fredrick Werema, attorney general for Tanzania, is in support of a move by government to amend certain sections in the Newspapers Act that will see journalists and media houses pay hefty fines. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Ugandan government offices to receive payments electronically
Anyone making payments to any government office in Uganda will now be required to pay electronically through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in an effort to curb corruption in the public sector as well as increase tax revenue. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 16:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Microsoft Office 365 now launches in Ghana
Microsoft has introduced Office 365 in Ghana extending availability of its cloud-based service across the African market in efforts to give users both online and offline experiences. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 15:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Huawei to invest $600million in 5G research
Huawei Technologies will invest at least US$600 million in research and innovation for 5G in the next four years covering a range of enabling technologies. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Government of Zambia set to fight cyber crime
The government of Zambia has said it is committed to ensure citizens have access to secure and high quality communication services free of cybercriminals and other related threats. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 12:20 · Selipha Kihagi
Rwanda to introduce web-based market information system
Rwanda could be set to get a new agro-marketing web application, Rural eMarket, providing information to customers, reducing problems of unfair trade and lack of market affecting farmers in the country. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 10:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Cameroon’s government staff get mobile software for services
The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation (MINATD) in Cameroon has installed mobile software for its staff as part of its efforts to improve service provision. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 05:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Huawei renews commitment to working with Vodafone Foundation
Huawei has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vodafone Foundation as it looks to strengthen an already existing partnership. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Amazon launches new services for mobile app developers
Amazon has announced two new services, Analytics and A/B testing, expanding its cross-platform services for iOS, Android and Fire OS developers. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Rwanda hosts conference to discuss ICT agriculture
The Ministry of Youth and ICT in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda is hosting a five day global conference to discuss the use of ICT in the agriculture sector. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
PCs running Windows XP six times more vulnerable to threats
Microsoft has released the Security Intelligence Report Volume 15, as part of its efforts to help customers manage risk by providing in depth perspectives of vulnerabilities, exploits and malware, detailing the vulnerability of Windows XP. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 12:40 · Selipha Kihagi
Tanzanian government to fully own telecommunications company
The government of Tanzania is planning to secure full ownership of Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) as part of an effort to make it the market leader in the country. → Read more
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