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Thu, September 12th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
We will survive Moody’s downgrade – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) retains the support of the government in spite of credit ratings agency Moody’s downgrading it in the wake of delays in implementing e-tolling. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Consumers still wary of mobile money – Ericsson
A significant number of consumers are still wary of mobile money services and question its security, despite it being increasingly popular in Kenya and other African countries. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zuma welcomes “debate” over “unpatriotic” news coverage
South African President Jacob Zuma “welcomes the debate” spurred by his recent comments that the media covering negative news items is “unpatriotic”, maintaining that media content in South Africa is influenced by the “profit motive”. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 12:20 · Richard Cutcher
We’re a startup too – 4Di Capital
Justin Stanford, founder of South African venture capital fund 4Di Capital, has lamented the lack of investors in the ecosystem and emphasised the immature state of the investment scene. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s president sacks science and technology minister
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Ita Okon Bassey Ewa, the country’s science and technology minister, along with eight other ministers. → Read more
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Thu, September 12th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan startup offering alternative audio distribution in Africa
A Kenyan startup is aiming to solve problems associated with audio delivery and discovery by ensuring that people get their content quickly, easily and painlessly on its online platform known as Waabeh - Sheng for “awesome”. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 18:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Banks should invest in mobile money tech – KBA
Habil Olaka, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), has called for more investment in mobile money technology by banks to increase accessibility to banking services. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 17:00 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan state paid $14.8 million to finance Japanese loan to KBC
The Kenyan government paid KSh1.3 billion (US$14.8 million) to the Japanese government as part of a loan secured for the purchase of equipment for the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) in the last financial year. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ANC backs Motsoeneng’s SABC “good news” policy
The chairperson of the communications portfolio committee, African National Congress (ANC) member of parliament (MP) Sikhumbuzo Kholwane, has backed South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) chief operating officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s proposal that 70 per cent of news reported by the state broadcaster be positive. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 15:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s governors tussle on Konza City location to delay project
Kenya’s multi-million Konza Techno City project is under threat after a fresh tussle concerning its location, with Makueni County and Machakos County both claiming ownership of the city. → Read more
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Wed, September 11th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government in plea to mobile operators to lower roaming charges
Fred Matiangi, Kenya’s ICT cabinet secretary, has called on African mobile networks to lower their roaming charges for international calls, arguing the current rates are prohibitive. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Cyber Security Bill insufficient over internet surveillance
Gbenga Sesan, executive director at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, has told HumanIPO the Cyber Security Bill, which the Nigerian government has sent to the lawmakers, does not have sufficient provisions for internet surveillance. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
DA demands action on SABC spending
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded communications minister Yunus Carrim take action after the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) annual report revealed ZAR1.58 billion (US$158 million) of undocumented expenditure and ZAR106.3 million (US$10,600) of irregular expenditure. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Libya to offer third mobile licence – report
Libya’s communications and information technology minister has said the country will offer a third mobile phone licence as it seeks to add competition to an industry damaged by the 2011 civil war, according to a report by Bloomberg. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 15:00 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom launches SaaS solution for SMEs
Safaricom has launched a host of business software solutions under software as a service (SaaS), saying mobile money will power the product. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICC utilises tech to boost Ruto trial transparency
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will utilise web-streaming, satellite broadcasting, radio, television and YouTube to ensure transparent coverage of Kenyan deputy president William Ruto’s trial is publicly available. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Lack of debate an obstacle to effective African domain progress – ICANN
The lack of digital market community involvement in Africa is hampering its growth and competence on a global scale, according to the International Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 20:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Zambia cancels ZTE $213m CCTV contract
Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has terminated a US$213 million CCTV contract awarded to Chinese corporation ZTE, citing allegations surrounding the awarding of the contract. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Cameroon government shuts down 11 media outlets ahead of elections
The National Communications Council of Cameroon has closed down 11 media outlets in the country over what it describes as disrespect of ethics and professionalism by the outlets ahead of elections at the end of the month. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 17:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
SA needs to take leading position in broadband again – ZADNA
South Africa needs to once again take the lead in the internet arena, as the reviewing of the country’s ICT policy gets underway. → Read more
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